Be persistent in applying for a job?

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I'm actually an old grad who is having difficulty finding a job... But I've found a place that I want to work for. I walked in and filled out an application. I even had a quick chat with the director of nursing. She told me that though they are not hiring at the moment, she might have some licensed staff moving out of town. So now, I'd like to write a letter maybe saying thank you for her time and I hope to receive a call in the event of an opening...

Is this a good idea? If so, how should I go about the letter? I really want to get hired and any help would be great

THANKS.

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Specializes in med-surg.

There is nothing wrong with writing a thank you letter to the DON. That is perfectly acceptable.

Just handwriting a thank you note in a nice card sounds good to me. I did that after I interviewed for my current job.

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There is nothing wrong with writing a thank you letter to the DON. That is perfectly acceptable.

Just handwriting a thank you note in a nice card sounds good to me. I did that after I interviewed for my current job.

But, I haven't been interviewed... I just called to follow up today...

A card not a letter?

thanks for your response :)

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And what exactly should I write? Like, "Thank you for taking the time to talk to me"? and "I hope to hear from you in case of any openings"? Is that ok? I want her to know that I really want the job without coming off as sounding unprofessional....

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Specializes in Management, Emergency, Psych, Med Surg.

ALWAYS send a thank you card following an interview: Dear Ms.________. Thank you for taking the time to speak with me. I really enjoyed talking with you. Your facility sound like just what I am looking for and I think I would be an excellent fit for your organization. (Here you need to insert a few of your positive points). I hope to hear from you soon. Again, thank you for your time.

Sincerely, (sign you name and title

Use professional stationary, not cute with flowers.

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Specializes in jack of all trades.

Good advice from the above poster. It was nice to recieve a small thank you card from those I spoke to about positions or after interviews as those persons tended to stick in my mind if they called again for a follow-up or when I needed to pull applications for an opening. Just a small thank you card in your handwriting. Thank her for taking the time for you conversation and to hear from her in the event of a potential opening. Mail it dont email it lol. I didnt usually open most emails but I always paid attention my regular mail.

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Good advice from the above poster. It was nice to recieve a small thank you card from those I spoke to about positions or after interviews as those persons tended to stick in my mind if they called again for a follow-up or when I needed to pull applications for an opening. Just a small thank you card in your handwriting. Thank her for taking the time for you conversation and to hear from her in the event of a potential opening. Mail it dont email it lol. I didnt usually open most emails but I always paid attention my regular mail.

GREAT! THANKS GUYS :)

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