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[Neednewideas]

Basically, I have had a few jobs where I haven't stayed very long (a few months), which might make it harder for me to work at some local hospitals. I'd like to work either days telemetry or med-surg, but I'm worried the career jumping will be a problem (and am unsure how to proceed). There's also an issue of not having enough references for some positions. I'm really looking for some constructive advice, please, with both issues. Thank you.

[hppygr8ful, ASN, RN, EMT-I]

Job hopping is never a good thing especially when you are new and I will give you the constructive advice you are asking  for 

Go ahead and apply for your desired job - You are fairly new so can you reach back to school and get a letter of reference for work. Employer's these days want professional references so getting one from your sibling, pastor, BFF simply won't cut it. 

Be prepared to answer the questions about your past jobs. Never bad-mouth a former employer even if they were awful. A simple "It was not a good fit." and "Mutual Termination." 

From an employer's point of view - it takes a huge amount of resorces to on board a new nurse so they want to be sure they will get their monies worth.

No matter what job you get you need to stay there for a year minimum to rectify your problematic  resume.

Good Luck to you.

Hppy

[Red Shirt 6, CNA]

If you have good history with renting than then your landlord or apartment manager might be a useful reference.

On your resume include and license, certifications, and training that will save your desired employer money. 

[klone, MSN, RN]

On 10/22/2022 at 8:26 AM, hppygr8ful said:

Job hopping is never a good thing especially when you are new

Normally I would completely agree with you. However, right now is not normal, when it comes to HR and hiring organizations. They are desperate. They are ALL desperate. Right now is probably the BEST time for any RN to get a job, even with a sketchy track record. A lot of organizations are even doing away with the reference check as a way of expediting onboarding of new employees.

OP, just apply for the jobs you want. Throw the net out there, and I would be comfortable betting a large sum of money that you will get an offer.

[hppygr8ful, ASN, RN, EMT-I]

2 hours ago, klone said:

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OP, just apply for the jobs you want. Throw the net out there, and I would be comfortable betting a large sum of money that you will get an offer.

 

[CommunityRNBSN, BSN, RN]

Agreed with the above— these are not normal times. An LPN I work with quit last week; no notice. She got fed up and walked out (not abandoning any patients, but definitely abandoning her job). She essentially walked right in to another job— because places are desperate. In normal times, walking out without notice would make it hard to get another job, just like in normal times job-hopping is a red flag. Just apply, be confident in your interview, and say “It wasn’t the right fit for me.”