Kaiser New Grad Fall 2024 Cohort 10

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Hi everyone!

Just wanted to start a thread so we can all chat/update each other for the Kaiser New Grad- Fall Cohort 10 application which opens 04/26! 

LokYee said:

Exactly, that was how I felt it when I received the rejection email last cohort. When I emailed them see what else I needed to improve to get to the interview... they just told me to apply for patient care tech...at that point, I really felt that I wasted so many year in a WRONG company. At least, it was not the same company that I used to feel like second home.. 

Why would they recommend an LVN to apply for a PCT position? I'm surprised this suggestion came from HR, as they should know that union rules prevent downgrading from an LVN position. If that were allowed, they would have to pay you as a PCT-LVN, which they typically try to avoid due to the increased in costs. This seems suspicious to me.

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Nurse Aly said:

Why would they recommend an LVN to apply for a PCT position? I'm surprised this suggestion came from HR, as they should know that union rules prevent downgrading from an LVN position. If that were allowed, they would have to pay you as a PCT-LVN, which they typically try to avoid due to the increased in costs. This seems suspicious to me.

I bet they don't even read what I wrote or whats on my resume... they just copy n paste whatever they send to everyone else.. 

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LokYee said:

I bet they don't even read what I wrote or whats on my resume... they just copy n paste whatever they send to everyone else.. 

From what I heard from an alumni from my program, Kaiser uses a software (forgot what it's called) to look for keywords in your cover letter/resume that match with the job description/organization statements. As opposed to a place like UCD; they read them one-by-one. 

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Nurse Aly said:

I know for certain that they do not review every single cover letter, transcript, or resume until you are invited for an interview. HR relies on the career snapshot, and I am aware that there are hundreds, possibly thousands, of applicants with all the required certifications, RN licenses, and high GPAs who are Kaiser employees. For internal postings, leadership and hiring managers receive a list and proceed from there, prioritizing seniority. However, with the new grad program being open to the public, the selection process is less clear, allowing them to choose candidates more freely. I have a friend who has everything and she applied to last cohort and this cohort and she has been with Kaiser for over 20 years. I am not putting all my hope into this program and will be looking further for other job opportunities. It is unfortunate that Kaiser employees whom put in years of service cant even get an opportunity to interview and move up in their career so they can stay employed with same company they have invested their years into. I mean any normal person in the same situation would feel like this is a slap in the face. 

No but actually a legit slap to the face. They have a whole clause in the union contract too about like increasing retention of employees but then they do stuff like this 😭. Super frustrating 

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Hopefully we hear something today! 

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Cal girl 66 said:

Hopefully we hear something today! 

no luck😭

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LokYee said:

no luck😭

No reply or they rejected? 😧 I don't have any information, just yet

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Still haven't heard anything either! Tomorrow, 5/17, is the latest they said we would hear back right?

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nursesSLS said:

No reply or they rejected? 😧 I don't have any information, just yet

yeah both me n my coworker don't hear anything today~ we both internal LVN for years~~~ I told her to apply somewhere else LOL

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lsalem said:

Still haven't heard anything either! Tomorrow, 5/17, is the latest they said we would hear back right?

 did they say it was the latest? or its when they start sending them out? anyone here submitted for Vallejo/Vacaville area? or Sacramento?

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Nurse Aly said:

 did they say it was the latest? or its when they start sending them out? anyone here submitted for Vallejo/Vacaville area? or Sacramento?

I thought they said by tomorrow but I could be wrong 🤓 I submitted for greater sf and sac!

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lsalem said:

I thought they said by tomorrow but I could be wrong 🤓 I submitted for greater sf and sac!

you are right the webinar slides do state "by May 17th" 😥 so if not selected then I'm assuming we get a rejection e-mail ?

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