I'm a new grad RN (adn) applying for ANY, yes ANY, RN job in greater DFW Texas area over last 6 weeks. No, I can't move... family obligations. I'm even applying now to tech jobs, GN jobs, intern, extern, home health, hospitals, hospice, craigslist, and everything I can possibly find... EVERYTHING.
I got one email that told me I was over qualified for a tech job for $12 an hour. At least she was nice to reply w/an email instead of some generic auto-bot responder. I'm in the oldest catch 22, can't get experience because I have none. UGH UGH UGH
I'm at a loss of what to do next. I've passed nclex on first try, I've got the RN degree with great GPA, but can't get a job. I haven't had a single interview. I'm about to be living in my car.. or maybe a relative out-house or something. I just don't know what else to do. I'm so depressed... I've seen this following generic email in my inbox so many times i've lost count....
"We have not yet made a selection for the position for which you applied. However, because we have several applicants whose backgrounds relate more closely to our present requirements, we wish to inform you that we are not considering you further for this position."
How do you like that? They haven't picked their candidate, but they know it's not me, without even as a much of a phone call or interview.
This may sound dumb, but what's the best thing to say when giving your resume and introducing yourself to HR or nursing supervisors? Just wanted some opinions, or what some of you who have landed interviews or jobs have done!
This may sound dumb, but what's the best thing to say when giving your resume and introducing yourself to HR or nursing supervisors? Just wanted some opinions, or what some of you who have landed interviews or jobs have done!
Britt, I'm not really qualified to answer, since I'm unemployed, but all I did was show up in scrubs and clinic jacket and say, "Hi, I'm the new RN, I'm here to work." I did this a few times as Joke and it went over well. I also just went in and told truth, Hi, I'm ____, I'm new grad licensed as RN and I'd like to work here, who should I talk to?" Everyone was receptive and easy going that I spoke with. I just smiled and was honest, open, friendly.
Britt, I'm not really qualified to answer, since I'm unemployed, but all I did was show up in scrubs and clinic jacket and say, "Hi, I'm the new RN, I'm here to work." I did this a few times as Joke and it went over well. I also just went in and told truth, Hi, I'm ____, I'm new grad licensed as RN and I'd like to work here, who should I talk to?" Everyone was receptive and easy going that I spoke with. I just smiled and was honest, open, friendly.
Thank you. Coming in scrubs is creative.. haha :) I went today to a hospital to drop off a resume, talked to HR and stuff, we'll see how it goes!
BowHunterRN
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I'd like to add a quick question:
This may sound dumb, but what's the best thing to say when giving your resume and introducing yourself to HR or nursing supervisors? Just wanted some opinions, or what some of you who have landed interviews or jobs have done!