I have two possible connections but don't know how to approach?

[LisaRed19]

Hello,

I am asking for advice for a CNA position. As the title reads, I have two possible connections I can call but I don't know what is the proper way to get a job offer...

One connection was from a CNA that knew a Staffing coordinator and gave me his phone number. Another connection was from another nursing student that got hired recently and took a picture of her business card and her title reads "Supervisor, Administrative Support Services".

But how do I approach these people when I call them? What do I ask?

Even if lets say I approach them along the lines of "Is there any nursing assistant job that you can give me?" and if they say yes they have some available, what do I say next? Or what happens next?

Advice and previous experience calling staff recruiters what to say/what not to say is appreciated. Thanks!

[RN403, BSN, RN]

When I reached out to nursing recruiters it was usually via e-mail...it just seems to be a quicker way to communicate. I usually started out the e-mail kind of like a cover letter and attached my resume. You might try that if an e-mail address is on the business card that you have from the one connection.

For the one with a telephone number I would introduce myself briefly, give a quick background, and ask about any open positions and follow up with why I am interested in the facility. Would it be possible to ask your connections (the nursing student and CNA) to bring your resume directly to these individuals? That might be another option.

To answer your specific question once they stated that there was an open position I would follow up with telling them that I am interested and why.

Now, I am no expert, this is all just my opinion and from my own personal experience with recruiters.

Good Luck!

[LisaRed19]

When I reached out to nursing recruiters it was usually via e-mail...it just seems to be a quicker way to communicate. I usually started out the e-mail kind of like a cover letter and attached my resume. You might try that if an e-mail address is on the business card that you have from the one connection.

This idea sounds great. I do have her email in the business card. Should I email her first then or just call? Because I have her phone number as well.

[RN403, BSN, RN]

This idea sounds great. I do have her email in the business card. Should I email her first then or just call? Because I have her phone number as well.

I would probably just e-mail her first, I have found that recruiters respond a lot faster to e-mails than they do to voicemails/calls. Also, by e-mailing her you can just attach your resume right then and there! You can then give her a week to respond and follow-up via the telephone if you do not hear anything...kind of like..."I was just calling to see if you have received my e-mail...I am very interested in working for your facility...etc"

[LisaRed19]

Yeah I did a little research and its more convenient to email them than phone call. It gives them time to think about you and it doesn't add any pressure to them.

My update so far is that unfortunately one of the phone numbers is to a staffing agency, which if I get a position I think it would be through a company? (is this bad? I don't know)...

As for the business card connection, I emailed her and she replied saying she wasn't hiring right now but to keep an eye out for job opportunities. She said she may have a spot in October but its a small chance. It's okay though, I'll keep looking up more positions and I'll probably contact her again in October :)