New grad applying for positions that state minimum of __ years of experience

[Blue Cat]

If an online application asks directly "do you meet the requirement of __ years of experience?" before you can even complete the application should a new grad answer yes in order to apply anyway? I don't feel right doing that, but with every post stating preferred or required experience, and some new grads saying they applied for those positions requiring experience and still landed the job, I am not sure what to do. They might throw out the application just because it's obviously a lie if I answered yes just to be able to complete the application.

Blue

[hippieRN]

If an online application asks directly "do you meet the requirement of __ years of experience?" before you can even complete the application should a new grad answer yes in order to apply anyway? I don't feel right doing that, but with every post stating preferred or required experience, and some new grads saying they applied for those positions requiring experience and still landed the job, I am not sure what to do. They might throw out the application just because it's obviously a lie if I answered yes just to be able to complete the application.

Blue

Be honest, no one wants to hire a liar, cheater, dishonest employee. :)

[LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN]

I wouldn't lie. Employers look at answering untruthfully as a candidate someone who could potentially commit fraud. Best to answer truthfully, rather than desperately.

[Blue Cat]

That's what I thought. If there were a place to enter free text, I would clarify that while I do not have the experience, I am a self- starter, very driven, etc. I'm running out of options and need a job. It is very disappointing to have worked so hard to get through nursing school only to be excluded from every position due to not having 1 year minimum of experience.

Blue

[St_Claire, ADN, RN]

Instead of doing their online application go to their office and get a paper copy. You can write anything on paper!

[Blue Cat]

Unfortunately, it's one of those postings that doesn't give the practice name or specific location. No way to bypass the online application process.

Blue