Need advice: pregnant new grad-when to apply for jobs

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Greetings everyone!

I am scheduled to graduate the first week of May. I an currently 7 months pregnant (baby due 7/2) and am willing to start work immediately ( I worked full time with prior pregnancies so this is not an issue). I would like to start applying for jobs but I am concerned about getting hired in my current pregnant state. Do you advise applying now or waiting until after the baby. I am a very competitive applicant and don't want to miss any prospective job opportunities. However, I do not need to waste time if I am most likely not going to get considered.

Thanks in advance for your input!:yeah:

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Considering it's so difficult getting jobs, it may not be a bad idea to start applying now. You may not hear from recruiters right away. Best wishes with your baby and the job search! :)

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thanks quiet patty!

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I would start applying now, because many applicants wait a while before they even hear anything. I actually applied to a job when I was 37 weeks pregnant and got the job the next day. She "held" my job until 6 wks after I had my baby :)

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Specializes in Emergency, Internal Medicine, Sports Med.

I would apply now, you never know. But on a side note: I wouldn't mentally count on returning to work straight away. Even with experience from prior pregnancies. My sister had 3 girls and by the time #4 was due, she thought she had the whole baby thing down pat and could work...... not so much!

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, M/S.

I would evaluate how competitive the job market is in your locale for new graduates. If the market is saturated don't waste your time.

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Specializes in family practice.

You can start applying right away. Some recruiters would hold the job for you till you are ready. Also getting a reply may take a while and you still need to pass the NCLEX. All these put into consideration, i believe you will be ready for work by the time they are ready for you. Just dont wait till after the baby to do NCLEX

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Specializes in L&D/Maternity nursing.

i started applying when i was about halfway through my pregnancy (just passed the boards). unfortunately every interview i was called in for, i did not get the job. i know it was due to my pregnancy bc i had no problem getting a job after my son was born.

i wish you better luck than i had. and congrats!

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thanks..i definitely plan to take the nclex before the baby..thanks

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thank you so much for your encouragement! I am very glad that you promptly found work after the birth!

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