Job searching from afar?

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Specializes in Pediatrics, HIV.

Hello all!

I have a bit of a loaded question, but please bear with me. I would really appreciate any advice that you guys have to give. :)

I was living in NYC, but I saw that CNA training at The Red Cross was a lot cheaper in Kentucky (where I am originally from) so I decided that it would be easier to just stay in Kentucky with family for a bit while I went to class.

This leads me to my main question: How would I go about looking for jobs via the Internet. I've read through a lot of the posts on this board before asking any questions. I would not mind working at a nursing home, but I would like to have as many options as possible.

So, what are the best ways to job search from afar? I know places like Monster and CareerBuilder are of little help if you're looking for something in healthcare.

I know that I'll have to request reciprocity and possibly re-take my exam to work in New York, though I'm still unsure of the specifics.

I'm feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment. At this point I'm not very picky about where I start working as a CNA, but I would like some tips from anyone about how to prepare for the job hunt! I want to get out of here as soon as possible and back to New York.

Thank you so very much. :heartbeat

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Specializes in 6 yrs LTC, 1 yr MedSurg, Wound Care.

I looked at the classifieds from my local newspaper online. Also called NH in my area to see if they were hiring then went in to fill out applications.

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Specializes in Med-Surg/urology.

I really love indeed.com . They have a lot of listings & they even have apps you can download to your phone. Also, craigslist is another website to consider.

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When I was looking for a job in a city I was about to move to, besides looking on Monster.com and similar sites, I googled "nursing facilities" in that town. Each one that had a website or a contact email or number, I contacted. I told them that I'd be moving to the town and I was looking for employment as a CNA, and I asked if they'd tell me a little about their facility, and if they would likely be hiring aides at that time.

A couple even mailed me applications to mail back to them, and I had a few interviews set up before I even moved.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, HIV.

Thank you for the suggestions, I'm definitely looking into all of them. :)

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