Lack of Response - Interview

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Hi All,

This is my first post, I love this forum and hope to get some advice on how to move on from this experience. I applied and was interviewed for a New Grad position on December 31st at a local well known hospital. I REALLY wanted the position.

Anyway, it is now the end of February and I have left 2 messages for HR and recently sent a very nice email to the nurse manager asking if a decision has been made (and to basically get her off the hook to respond back if she selected someone else). No, I repeat no response. No phone call, no letter, no email, not a darn thing. :angryfire

I have since accepted another position because the competition seems to be a little fierce for new grad positions and I can't wait around for them, but it still bugs me. I know I need to get over it, but gee willikers it sure puts a bad taste in my mouth.

I honestly am trying to look at this as there is a reason for all things to happen and although I wanted the position maybe it was not a good fit for me now, but it still makes me wonder..... :cry:

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I kinda know how you feel......on Monday ..I stopped at a peds office...its a busy place...theres like 6 doctors...anyway..I talked to the office manager for about a half hour....she explained everything to me....she told me to think about it...and get back to her...???? I didnt have any clinical rotations in peds...but thats what I wanted to do was work in a peds office....well by the end of that day I called her and said I was very interested in the position....she said great that she would get back to me on Tues.....???? its now wed...and I havent heard anything....I just wish she would let me know one way or another.......I am kinda shocked that she just didnt tell me that she had someone more qualified.....during the interview she say that she does hire new grads.....but she is concerned about a new grad..being able to keep up with ....oh well....I guess I will have to get back out on the road...and look some more......I am just bummed ...I thought I had a good chance...I just wished she had called me back...asap...??

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Specializes in Rodeo Nursing (Neuro).

I've had friends who've dated guys who've shown signs of being a jerk early in the relationship, and I've always advised them that he is on his very best behavior, now, and is not likely to get more caring and considerate as he becomes more familiar.

I believe the same principle applies to being "wooed" by nurse recruiters. They, too, are on their very best behavior--if they aren't considerate to prospective nurses, you can bet they aren't to the nurses on staff. A day or two late--maybe even a week--on calling back, and I'd be inclined to attribute that to their being very busy. But if they just leave you hanging, it suggests to me that they either aren't at all organized, or just don't want you that badly. So, unless they have something really amazing to offer, I'd recommend looking for someone who wants you more. At many facilities, recruiting and retaining nurses is a huge priority--they want you badly, and want to keep you once they get you. Of course, then you have to consider whether they want you so badly because of inordinate turnover and chronic understaffing. Well, you know, a boyfriend (or girlfriend) who proposes on the second date might not be a great catch, either. But I think in the present market, finding a job in nursing is quite a lot like courtship. You want to put your best foot forward, for sure, but you shouldn't be afraid to shop around if they don't make a good first impression. Try to find a facility that will respect you when the honeymoon is over.

Oh...and Welcome to allnurses!

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Thank you for your post nursemike. It all makes sense and honestly as the days and weeks passed by I began to ask myself if this would be the right place to work given their lack of response. If they are not on the ball with new hires what will happen when an issue comes up that needs to be resolved.

Needless to say, my current job I interviewed on Wednesday and was offered the position on Friday, which says a lot.

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Specializes in FNP, Peds, Epilepsy, Mgt., Occ. Ed.

Unfortunately, this is not that uncommon.

Even as a NP, I've had instances where practices or facilities have paid for me to travel and interview but then I never heard another word.

I agree with the other posters, you're probably better off not going there anyway.

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