Jobs for New Grads in Michigan

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Hello ......Does anybody express there recent experience regarding hiring of New Grads. How is the current job market in michigan ? your response would be appreciated. thanks

A word of advice. Please understand that in this tight market... you must must make yourself more marketable. Understand that for a job posting which is hiring for 2 RN's or GN's etc, the unit manager may receive 100-400 qualified applicants resume's. What makes you stand out? FOLLOW UP! I am a student nurse with 2 weeks left of school. I began applying for intern positions to set me up while I'm waiting to take and pass NCLEX. I worked with a hospital recruiter and my resume was sent to 6 units within 1 hospital that were hiring interns. I have several things working against me. #1 my lack of experience. I took a job as a NA in march just so that I may be able to list 1 job that shows that I worked in a clinical setting. #2 not having finished school yet. #3 not currently working in the hospital that I applied for intern positions.

When I found out which units my Resumes had been sent to:

-I called and obtained the names of the unit manager for each unit

-I promptly printed out 7 hard copy resume's with cover letters personalized to each unit manager.

-I did a little research to find out what type of units they were, how many beds they accomodated, and the acuity of patients.

-Finally I got dressed. Not in scrubs, jeans, khakis or any old thing. I got dressed for the job I wanted: Masters Degree Nurse Practioner. Not the position I was applying for: Associate Degree Graduating Nurse Intern.

-I went onto each unit and personally introduced myself, shook the hands of unit managers and explained to them that I was very interested in obtaining an intern position on their unit. I let them know that I knew what kind of unit it was and why I felt that I could gain excellent experience with them. I left them with a hard copy of my resume to review and I smiled the whole time. It took me all of 2 minutes... now if they wanted to talk longer that was fine and it was of their on accord, but to keep things short sweet and to the point all while making a favorable impression is the KEY.

Guess what. 4 out of 6 units scheduled interviews with me on the spot. (I wasn't able to meet one of the mgrs) I've gone on 2 interviews so far and I have 2 next week one of them being the very unit I WANT to work for. The other interviews went well and has prepared me for THE ONE I WANT. I will also be giving each unit manager I've interviewed with, a personalized thank you letter within 3 business days of the interview. My resume's were sent last Friday. I meeted and greeted the unit managers on this past Monday. I had interviews on Wednesday and Thursday. I have 2 more scheduled for next Tuesday, and Friday. The point is you've got to be assertive and put yourself out there. It's competitive out here and you have to make an impression. Good Luck!

I like it CandyGirl!!! Awesome job and tips. Best wishes to you. You go me motivated and I am not even looking.:D

LOL! @ DAMOMMA. :chuckle

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I don't think it's just MI who has the hiring problems. It's all over. It's the economy in general that is holding people back + the abundance of people wanting to become nurses now because they think it's going to be a stable career. I got my job as a GN/RN because I was a tech for 3 years prior to finishing school. Just passed boards btw too! I know several people who are graduating in December and I am willing to bet they are going to have a rough time locking down positions, especially because some places won't hire New Grads period. It's a tough market!

i just passed the nclex a few days ago, and it was the greatest feeling in the world!! unfortunately, i am also pregnant and about to have a baby maybe by september. i plan to search for jobs starting after i have the baby, so i'm really hoping things will be better by then. i guess it's just trying to stay positive, and know something will come soon.

Hey yes that is me :) I am now 31 weeks and just ready for this to be over with!! Congrats on passing nclex, i just took it on the 5th and passed, thankgod its over with. I look liek i should be having the baby any day, sorry I wasnt able to respond to private message it wouldnt let me. If you want private message me your number and we can talk.

I am also in the job market for a registered Nurse position, and after sending out multiple applications at every hospital I know still no luck. I have received multiple rejection letters stating the employer is not hiring graduate nurses at this time. It is to my understanding that a graduate nurse is someone who has completed the education requirements but has not obtained their license. Is this a common letter to receive when I state on my resume/application that I do have my Registered Nurse License?

i think michigan is just a rough place in general to get a job right now seems like. many people who lost their jobs most likely lost health insurance too, and medicaid doesnt pay as much back to hospitals, so their budget is probably low. i know they're is still a shortage because when i was doing clinicals, there was 1 nurse for every 8 patients, and most of the nurses were pretty stressed out. and probably many of the older nurses who wanted to retire cant now because of the cost of living being too high. this is just my own rationalization of things, but i could be wrong. i'm just kind of upset the school i graduated from didnt do more to help us find jobs; i went to hfcc. i guess the only thing we can do is keep trying. and for those who passed the nclex, atleast that's one less thing to worry about.

this is really sad to hear. i have a friend who just graduated from hfcc and she is working as an rn at henry ford hospital. i thought the job market was a lot better in michigan

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