Ideas on ways to stay busy during your job search

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Hello,

New grad here (obviously) ;)

I just received my license last week and am busily looking for openings and attempting networking.

I've perfected my resume (I think), talked to all my references, and continue to tailor my cover letter/letter of interests to the job I'm seeking.

-Tomorrow I am going to my ideal hospital to sign up for a volunteer opportunity because I figure I can continue to volunteer after I find a position (at least 6 months, if not longer) and quite possibly get noticed by someone who can offer or refer me for a position.

-I've also signed myself up to be a subcontractor for a flu clinic but the season doesn't start until September 1st.

-Lastly, my CPR and TB vaccine is up this Aug. so I've made appts to keep these things current.

Can you think of anything else can I do?

I live in the Portland, Oregon area....

Thank you!

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I posted a similar question! if someone posts good advice can you please get back to me? Thanks!

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As a fellow new grad in Portland my biggest piece of advice is to be aggressive! After you apply for jobs, go to the floors and hand your resume to the manger in person. Network any way possible and stay in contact with your preceptors as they are often great ways to find jobs.

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OP, what is your ideal job? Have you considered getting your Washington license? That will open up more jobs for you, even if it isn't the dream job.

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Specializes in Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgical.

I'm going in on Monday to a local clinic to volunteer under an NP, and I'm going to be giving flu shots when that season starts. Any experience is good experience, and at least if I'm not learning on an acute care floor, I can polish up my communication, assessment and injection skills. Also, it doesn't hurt to add more references and connections to the nursing world.

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@Cicadarn

My ideal job is on a med/surg floor.

I've been applying in Washington also even though I haven't applied for my WA license yet. Figured I could get it after I get an interview or a job offer....money is a bit of an issue right now so I would hate to spend the extra money and then not need to use it. I have a few of my applications "under consideration" so I'm hoping to hear something in the next few weeks. *crossing fingers*

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