Following up on a job app

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Ive applied for a few positions at my local hospital (patient transporter, sitter ect). My job profile says that the positions are no longer accepting applications and they have been that way for about 2-3 weeks. Is it appropriate to call and follow up on a job app? If so, what should I say? This is my first time applying for hospital jobs so Im not entirely sure whats proper etiquette

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I wonder the same thing! In the non-medical world, I've always followed up on applications, but wonder if that's appropriate in the nursing world....

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It is fine to follow up. Simply ask something like ..."What is the status of my application for xyz position?"

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If you can get a hold of someone at the hospital then go for it, it can't hurt,m but I have found that it can be very hard to get a number, much less get anyone to talk to you. I kept applying for a year online before I got a call. Most of my apps still say "no longer accepting job applications" but they never officially "reject" my app either. Its really frustrating. Good luck!

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If you can get a hold of someone at the hospital then go for it, it can't hurt,m but I have found that it can be very hard to get a number, much less get anyone to talk to you. I kept applying for a year online before I got a call. Most of my apps still say "no longer accepting job applications" but they never officially "reject" my app either. Its really frustrating. Good luck!

Thats exactly what I was afraid of

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