Getting a Job through a Residency/Internship

[ACaring&Sweet,Rn]

Hi, I just want to ask: Does anybody go to the recruitment events that hospitals has for internships/residency programs for new Rns/Grads? Has anybody gotton hire (or knows somebody) that has gotton hired by going to these events? Is it possible to land a job? I ask because I have the chance to go to one next week, but it is so far far far away. I am debating whether to go or not, because it is going to cost alot of money.

[TygRNoef]

Are they charging you for the event, or are you just speaking of the money you will spend to be able to attend? I wouldn't go if they were charging for the event.

I have never attended one, but I know a lot of people that have. Most didn't get hired, but a couple did get hired. Some of those that didn't get hired at the event got hired by some of the managers they met a few months, or weeks later.

I wouldn't say it's a waste of time, but weigh the pros and cons, it's not like you're going to go and get handed a job. Is it worth your time for a chance at a job?

[ACaring&Sweet,Rn]

Thanks for responding. I am not getting charged for the event. I just have to pay to get there (transportation, gas, hotel, etc. ). You are right, I think it would be just about impossible to get a job the first time at this event. I even heard that you have to go through several interviews before you officially get offered the job. I will weigh my pros and cons. Thanks