Graduation almost here and still no job

[mmmar]

Hi y'all, 

I don't know what to say really. I'm panicking because I'm a month away from graduation and still have no job offers and my anxiety is just climbing. I am believer in God and I trust Him but its tough when so many of my classmates (like majority of them ) already have accepted offers and signed contracts. I'm only applying for women's services which I did not know would be so competitive, like they just don't have many jobs available but its my passion and I don't want to settle for any other field. Just need someone to talk me out of my panic or offer some advice or sense of community. I don't know.

[cameron5575, BSN, RN]

I'm just a student myself so I'm no expert. But the best advice I can give you (based on advice given repeatedly to me) is to not just limit yourself to one specialty right off the bat. Don't think of taking another job as "settling for less". Think of it as the first step in reaching your ultimate goal. As you gain more and more experience in more general fields, you'll be more desirable to hiring managers and in a better position to land the job you really want.

For example, I want to work in home health care but I plan on working med-surg for a year or two because most places in my area don't accept new grads for positions that require that much independence and autonomy. I certainly don't want to work med-surg long term but I look forward to all of the experience I'll gain from it because that's what's going to help me land the job that I actually want.

[amoLucia]

to cameron5575 - very sensible approach.

to mmmar - you're right. Women's service is a very competitive field, esp for new grads. And then consider that you've not finished school, nor have your passed NCLEX yet. A recruiter or HR recognizes that.

Your anxiety is understandable. But a PP commented, just be careful you're not locking yourself out of other potential job opportunities while you 'WAIT' for your wished position. In today's job market, you need some flexibility.