DID I get the JOB?

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It's been a long haul.......... I've been job searching for about 8 + months. I had some ROUGH days... felt like with every step I took I got pushed back 20.

I stutter, so I feel sometimes I don't always interview as well as I could.

I took my ACLS, and an ECG course in the meantime. I also started volunteering at a community health centre.

Anyways, I interviewed at a major hospital on wednesday. I felt the interview went well (I did my best) I asked him a few questions then I hit him with "what would be your ideal candidate for this position?" He kind of stumbled for an answer - went into talking about acute care experience but also someone with a drive and passion. He then asked me "is this you?" I then had the chance to sell myself a little bit more. I gave him my references and he gave me his card. He told me the successful person would be contacted this week or the latest next week.

I came back from the gym with a message from him.......

WOW. I hope to God he was calling to offer me the position. He also replied to my Thank You email asking me to call him at my earliest convenience. I called him back but was unable to reach him- so I left a message. Hope this doesn't become a game of tag :uhoh21: (this is what I'm scared of... I WISH he would have picked up the phone)

I also was offered a casual position at a very nice LTC facility. I start orientation tonight. I am soo thankful to finally have people "want" me. It's been such a stressful haul.

How does the hospital job sound? Do you think I landed it?

It's also full-time. God knows I need to pay off my student loans.

I hope I'm not getting my hopes up for nothing but I just keep reminding myself he said he would ONLY call the successful person.

Ps. a note to new nurses and new grades... make sure your references give you glowing recommendations- honestly, someone who speaks very highly of you.

he didn't call within a couple of hours. It was 2 days after. (the end of the week) like he stated.

It's the long weekend here (I also got word that he might be on vacation next week from the receptionist- so how on earth with I know?) and I have no idea how I'm going to get into contact with him. I Just really want to know. I'm hoping with everything that the call meant the position is mine... I want this sooo bad.

I somehow thought it was later that same day....oops. If it was two days later, and he said he'd call the successful candidate, it sure sounds good. Even if he was calling to say the position was given to someone else, it might just be that you made a good enough impression that he'd keep you in mind for the next thing coming up.

Hopefully there's no immediate vacation plans for him. I remember very much wanting to get confirmation on a job I *almost* was assured of, and yet was playing cat and mouse with the HR person I had to speak with for it to happen. Took a couple of weeks, and I was beside myself, but the efforts paid off...I got the job. Hang in there :)

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I somehow thought it was later that same day....oops. If it was two days later, and he said he'd call the successful candidate, it sure sounds good. Even if he was calling to say the position was given to someone else, it might just be that you made a good enough impression that he'd keep you in mind for the next thing coming up.

Hopefully there's no immediate vacation plans for him. I remember very much wanting to get confirmation on a job I *almost* was assured of, and yet was playing cat and mouse with the HR person I had to speak with for it to happen. Took a couple of weeks, and I was beside myself, but the efforts paid off...I got the job. Hang in there :)

Thank you.

I'm HOPING that all this is not just to hear "blah blah blah- we gave it to someone else". It CANT be. Hospitals/facilities don't go out of their way to tell you if you've been rejected lol

This is killing me.:eek:

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Not to be a party pooper haha but sometimes they call to tell you that you didn't get it...happened to me! But sounds like you got it, let us know :)

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Not to be a party pooper haha but sometimes they call to tell you that you didn't get it...happened to me! But sounds like you got it let us know :)[/quote']

:cry:

I've never been called to say I didn't get the job .. pure silence was always the answer. DAMN damn damnnnnnnnnn lol

I'm going to try to stay positive- I have a feeling about it. If it's meant to be... well you know the rest lol

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Is it wrong to call his office? I would.

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i did call. I called him back the day he called (left a message) but like I said it's the long weekend here and I heard word he might be going on vacation :S

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*hugs* It's a hard wait, I know! Stay strong!!! :redpinkhe

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Well I guess I should clarify..I was called to say I didn't get the job BUT I was being recommended for another position :) so let's hope right now that no news is good news! And hey, try calling again..nothing wrong with a little persistance to show you want the job! You've given it a few days so I think you are allowed that much considering he hasn't called back!

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lol well that's awesome!

It's not that I've given it a few days (I've been stressing) and it's been the long weekend here.. So I had no choice.:eek: lol

I spoke to the receptionist today and she told me he is on off-site training this whole week (greaaaaaaat!) so it would be best to reply to his email since he checks his blackberry... So we'll see.

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Anything yet? Ugghhhh I hate waiting and I can understand how that might feel

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Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health.

I think you probably got the job offer if he called you. Hope so!

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I am very interested to know! But it does sound like you have the job ( fingers cross for you) I started applying even before I took my NCLEX on 1/27 but no replies or even an interview. At least some of you guys are having better luck. The question you asked the manager....genius! Will be taking notes from you lol.

I only have had one job and 2 interviews throughout my employment history. I know my lack of experience with any job really hurts my chances, but hopefully someone will take a chance with me.

Keep us posted! I need some good news even if its not for me.

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