E-mail introduction for job not yet posted?

[AggieNurse2B]

I need a little advice from my fine nursing friends here! I originally posted this in the Career forum, but I thought I might get a few more sets of eyes on it here.

I graduate this May with my BSN, and I have my heart set on a particular internship at a particular hospital. I did clinicals at this hospital and on this floor/area this past semester, and the charge nurse knows of my interest. She even called the hiring manager for me and told him to look for my resume when the position is posted in January. (Bless this woman!) I have the name and e-mail for this hiring manager and, although the position is not yet posted, I wanted to make contact.

First of all, good idea or not? I'm thinking so, but I'd like confirmation.

Second of all, should I go ahead and e-mail my resume, even though I'll be submitting it online in a few weeks when the position posts? (I'm checking the website EVERY single day to be sure I don't miss it.)

Any advice would be helpful!

Background: I'm a second degree student who (quite literally) sold her soul to the devil in order to get through nursing school and get a job in this particular specialty. Losing this opportunity is not an option.

Also related: I had a very professional career in my past life, and I want to emphasize that I'm a professional person. I was successful in some pretty big outfits, but I don't want to bore anyone with the details. Any advice on exactly how to accomplish that?

[NurseAdida]

I don't think there is a problem making contact with the hiring manager however I would recommend you go see him/her in person (if you have not done that) and leave a copy of your resume.

About your previous professional background and achievements, save the details for the actual job interview. Include a nice summary of it in your resume. I don't think it's appropriate to write details of your past professional jobs in an email to the hiring manager unless s/he has asked you to.

Good luck with everything!

[tryharder]

This is what I would do and I am excellent at getting jobs. I would go see the hiring manager in person, with your application in hand. I would also let the hiring manager know that you will also be posting your application online if that is ok with her/him. I would also then follow up with the charge nurse to let her know not only did you meet with the hiring manager in person but also put your resume up online. That way the hiring manager might feel a little more obligated to hire you, possibly, since the charge nurse gave her a heads up to begin with.

I like your personality: I can tell you are a go getter with your statement "losing this opportunity is not an option". Go get them!

[lisaboricua1972]

Agree with introducing yourself that way he/she has a face for name. Defin have your resume ready but don't go into any details unless asked. Ask if he/she would prefer that you complete an application online - they may ask you to complete it then and there. Good luck!

[BeenThereDoneThat74, MSN, RN]

I think it's a very good idea. You have nothing to lose. I actually did a similar thing to acquire my current job (except a colleague of mine sort of paved the way, and my now-boss told her to have me e-mail her, I met with her to discuss the job, then when it was posted, I applied online, and the rest is history).

You may not hear from her until the job is posted, so don't let that discourage you. And yes, send your resume in the initial e-mail. Your prior experience will be included, and

When you interview, I guarantee you will draw on your experience from your previous career to answer the questions.