Just recently went on a few interviews these past couple weeks and feel elated about my prayers being answered. It's been really hard being unemployed for months and months and not being able to do what you put years and years of work into.
Anyway, I got a few job offers. I never thought I would ever be saying those words. 3 are out of state and aren't currently on the top of the list because I want to stay close to home and family. 2 others are close to home and I am trying to choose which one to go with. Here's the problem... I interviewed with Hospital A and they really liked me and I really liked them, but I didn't hear back from them for 2 weeks. Meanwhile, I went on an interview with Hospital B. Hospital B asked if I had interviewed or planned on interviewing elsewhere and I said yes and that I was receiving quite a few call backs. Hospital B really liked me also and offered me the position 2 days later. Then, Hospital A calls to offer me the job and I tell them I already accepted an offer with Hospital B and I am in the middle of the hiring process but I would love to join them in the future as PD. The job with Hospital B is contingent on a budget approval by administration. I am wondering why I got a job offer if the budget hadn't been ironed out yet. I'm supposed to hear the next couple days whether I really have the job or not... Doesn't that sound a bit off to you? Do you think I got such a quick offer because they knew other hospitals were trying to recruit me? I did also get a congratulations email from my interviewer.
Hospital A called and expressed to me how much they really want me and asked me to give it more thought. I agreed, as I thought they were very kind people, and said I would call them back when I have come to a decision. I didn't want to completely close the door on that offer because Hospital B (who offered me a job quicker) has this 'budget' thing going on that makes me a bit nervous. The last thing I want to do is close these doors of opportunity in either hospital.
Congrats, soon-to-be-not-jobless-new grad!!! I had a nurse recruiter express mild interest in interviewing me for a possible opening in January... but not letting myself get my hopes up yet. Maybe the tide is starting to turn for new grads in NYC.
A! And since B is not making a firm commitment, I think it would also be fair to string them along until you're actually on the floor working at hospital A. If you can be their back-up plan, they can be yours as well.
A! And since B is not making a firm commitment, I think it would also be fair to string them along until you're actually on the floor working at hospital A. If you can be their back-up plan, they can be yours as well.
Exactly, it seems that hospital A might actually be a better fit for a new grad. I would suggest callling them, accept the offer, and ask "when can I start? If you get anything other than a firm commitment, then you are right to play the field, so to speak. But it sounds like they really want you as part of thier team.
I just wanted to give another update. Okay, so after waiting for that call back from Hospital B for what seemed like eternity (but it was only a couple of days after I got that 'soft' offer), I got contacted by them again like I said in a previous post for a solid job offer. Shortly after, I received my official offer letter, then I was scheduled for all the pre-employment stuff right away. I spoke with Hospital A again to get the job details and etc. so that I could make my decision and maybe get a counter offer.
I chose Hospital B (though they made me nervous for a bit) because of a few things: 1. I will have a better clinical experience and that is what I need as a new grad. 2. The pay is significantly more. 3. The benefits are superior. 4. It is a great hospital with a great reputation that offers a lot of room for growth.
Thank you all for your input. I really learned a lot from this experience. I think a person is more desirable when the company they are interviewing with knows that the person is being sought after by competitors. Also, it taught me to be an advocate for myself and do some comparison shopping I guess.
TrixieRN1
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Congratulations! Sounds like you need to change your name from JoblessNewGradRN...