How early is too early for job searching?

Multicollinearity, BSN, RN · Aug 5, 2009

An excellent question. Maybe we should post this in our state-specific boards? The answer may be different in various areas.

I've been wondering about this myself.

mrsshifflette09 · Aug 5, 2009

I believe that most people start about 6 months before graduation. I started around March, and I graduated in May, and was offered a job in July. Good luck with your job search and school!

AccelCNL, MSN, RN · Aug 5, 2009

I am a prenursing student however a lot of my friends have careers in the health profession (RN, RT,PA).

Seeing the economy we are in I would start looking for jobs now if I were you. You graduate in December. Once school starts again start sending out resumes. If you want to start in say a specialized floor,that is all the more reason to start the job search early.

Nicole2010 · Aug 5, 2009

I have 8 months of school left & I've started looking. I'm definitely networking, I've joined the local chapter of OR nurses (that's where I want to work), & I've been amping up my resume with certificates. I just did an ACLS course, & I plan on knocking out a few more certs before I graduate. It never hurts to start early!

debbie2388 · Aug 5, 2009

I totally agree with you. I graduate in May 2010 and I have started looking already as well...I like the idea of doing the ACLS class already. I scheduled one for this November and I kinda of thought that I was starting too early, but like you said it gives you a chance to get a couple more certs under your belt before graduation. :yeah:

SnowRain7489 · Aug 5, 2009

To answer your question - 6-9months I think is too early. You should defiantly start applying now.