Job fairs really worth it?

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I am trying to relocate and get a job in manhattan and was wondering if it would be worth it to make the trip to one of the Nursing Spectrum job fairs that are held every few months. Do people really get hired this way? I figured it might be worth it just to show my face to recruiters, hand resume over and get their names...b/c i know just submitting an online resume isn't going to cut it...anyone have any success with job fairs?? Please help!

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I am trying to relocate and get a job in manhattan and was wondering if it would be worth it to make the trip to one of the Nursing Spectrum job fairs that are held every few months. Do people really get hired this way? I figured it might be worth it just to show my face to recruiters, hand resume over and get their names...b/c i know just submitting an online resume isn't going to cut it...anyone have any success with job fairs?? Please help!

I had great success with a job fair last year in NYC: dropped off my resume, discussed openings with the recruiter, and then got a phone call from her the next day---to make a long story short, I've now been there almost a year and love it. Besides my own experience, I think it makes sense that job fairs help because they enable you to strike a personal connection with the recruiter and not get lost in the paperwork shuffle or numerous website submissions...

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Thank you for your response, that is encouraging info. I am eager to start looking but would like to do it in the most cost effective way...I think I will def. try to attend one the Nursing Spectrum or Advance fairs. Any others I should know about?

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Thank you for your response, that is encouraging info. I am eager to start looking but would like to do it in the most cost effective way...I think I will def. try to attend one the Nursing Spectrum or Advance fairs. Any others I should know about?

Those are the only two large ones I know of, tho' some hospitals hold their own individual Open Houses (usually advertised in Advance and Spectrum mags/websites), tho' it probably wouldn't be worth it for you to plan a trip to NYC for one hospital...also saw that a California hospital recently advertised a "virtual" open house, where recruiters were available for instant e-mail chat (perhaps NYC hospitals may do the same)...Good Luck and if NICU is your goal, consider my hospital: NY Methodist in Park Slope--wonderful training, nice administration, great colleagues, beautiful facilities and a cute "brownstone" neighborhood just a subway ride from Manhattan (w/much cheaper rents by the way...) Let us know how you fare. P.S. PM me for the recuiter's name at NYMethodist if you're interested.

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Hello, there! I am a sophmore student in a University nursing program. I seem to only hear good things about NY Methodist and will considering applying there after I graduate. The NICU is definitely one of the places I am looking into. I am thinking about applying as a volunteer there while I finish up school. Do you know if NY Methodist has internships for nursing students? I didn't notice any information on their website. Thanks. I tried PM'ing you, but your box was full.

Those are the only two large ones I know of, tho' some hospitals hold their own individual Open Houses (usually advertised in Advance and Spectrum mags/websites), tho' it probably wouldn't be worth it for you to plan a trip to NYC for one hospital...also saw that a California hospital recently advertised a "virtual" open house, where recruiters were available for instant e-mail chat (perhaps NYC hospitals may do the same)...Good Luck and if NICU is your goal, consider my hospital: NY Methodist in Park Slope--wonderful training, nice administration, great colleagues, beautiful facilities and a cute "brownstone" neighborhood just a subway ride from Manhattan (w/much cheaper rents by the way...) Let us know how you fare. P.S. PM me for the recuiter's name at NYMethodist if you're interested.
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NY Methodist in Park Slope--wonderful training, nice administration, great colleagues, beautiful facilities and a cute "brownstone" neighborhood just a subway ride from Manhattan (w/much cheaper rents by the way...)

Nyforlove: I'm a recent grad searching for a peds position. I actually live in Park Slope and have been considering Methodist. Could you tell me about the orientation? How long is it? Do they have tuition reimbursement? What are the ratios like?

I really appreciate any advice you can offer! Thanks!

-katie

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Nyforlove: I'm a recent grad searching for a peds position. I actually live in Park Slope and have been considering Methodist. Could you tell me about the orientation? How long is it? Do they have tuition reimbursement? What are the ratios like?

I really appreciate any advice you can offer! Thanks!

-katie

I'm very impressed with the time, effort, commitment, and $ that NY Methodist puts into its Training Program---they're constantly improving it...the last I heard, for Med/Surg RNs, they had six alternating weeks of classroom and then floor training, followed by preceptorship on your floor for--I believe--another week or two (perhaps longer); of course, for specialty areas--ER, Peds, Mother/Baby--the training can be MONTHS longer. Our current NYSNA contract provides for $7,500 tuition reimbursement per year...If you live in Park Slope, I'd say it's a no-brainer for you to choose Methodist...see some of my previous posts for more info. on the hospital...Re: student interns/volunteers: I know that some NYU students do their clinicals at NYMethodist, but don't know whether nursing students are hired for part-time/summer positions...If you have time to volunteer, I believe that's always a good experience for you and demonstrates interest to the hospital. Good Luck!:welcome:

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Hey nyforlove, thanks so much for all of this info, it is a huge help! I, too, tried to send a PM but said your box is full...I am finishing up school in February, so not ready to apply just yet, but it would def. help to know a nurse recruiter's name for when the time rolls around. Also, do you need to pass NCLEX before applying or can you work with just an ATT...I know some hospitals in the area say you have to have the license first...if you like you can PM me, I know my box won't be full, I never get any messages... :)

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Hi, Sorry my box was full, 'cuz my Premium membership had expired (which I just renewed!)...Methodist requires that you have your license...when you apply in Feb, let me know and I'll give you the recruiter's info.

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Nyforlove: Understanding that you can't start working until you have license at Methodist. Do they let you start the application proces?

Thanks so much for your advice. It has really made me start thinking about Methodist more seriously. Hearing your good reviews of this hospital has kind of opened up new doors for me.

Thank you so much!

-katie

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Definately will, thanks for all your help.

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