My job hunting experience.

[spamda, ASN, RN]

First of all, this site has helped me tremendously through NS and Nclex. Such an amazing resource! I graduated May 2012, took and passed NCLEX July 2012. It took me exactly 2 months to receive a job offer. I read a couple of articles here about taking it a step further to getting your name out there other than just applying online for RN positions. For me personally, this worked. I e-mailed nurse managers in floors I was interested in (which I had to hunt around the internet to find their e-mail addresses. I also added my resume to the e-mail). Some NM never replied, some said they did not have an open position but would keep me in mind. One NM actually e-mailed me back about a month and half later and asked if I was still interested in a position on her floor. Last week I had an interview with her. It was a behavioral style type interview which had to do with scenario type questions...different! She called a day later and offered me a position for nights which was exactly what I wanted. :)

So with a lot of patience, prayer (lots!), and research it is possible to find a job these days. Don't give up for you have come this far. Sincere hopes and good luck to those who are currently job hunting!

[itsnowornever, BSN, RN]

CONGRATS! How did you go about finding their email addresses? Or names for that matter?

[FutureRNBSN12]

Yes please share how did you find their info?!?

[spamda, ASN, RN]

Thank-you! I actually read and followed Tokyorose's article "How I got my dream job!". I called the floor and asked for the nurse manager's name. I then googled their name. Some e-mail addresses I found on LinkedIn and some on a random site. I would then test the e-mail addresses at "verify-email.org". So it's a hit or miss if it's their current e-mail addresses. To make sure the NM's received a notification of my interest in their floor I also would also leave a message on their office voicemail.

[itsnowornever, BSN, RN]

Thank-you! I actually read and followed Tokyorose's article "How I got my dream job!". I called the floor and asked for the nurse manager's name. I then googled their name. Some e-mail addresses I found on LinkedIn and some on a random site. I would then test the e-mail addresses at "verify-email.org". So it's a hit or miss if it's their current e-mail addresses. To make sure the NM's received a notification of my interest in their floor I also would also leave a message on their office voicemail.

Than you!!!!