New Grad Looking for Job in HI

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Hey!

I am a current Senior nursing student and I'm starting to apply for jobs and such. I really want to move to Hawaii. Has anyone heard about how the job market is in either place? I know that the job market is saturated there with so many new grads... I want to do well baby nursery, so if anyone hear's about jobs in that area anywhere in the country please let me know! I really need to start looking at jobs and area's to live after school so any help you guys can give would be great!

Here's to hoping my last semester goes well and the job market is not to bad :)

Thanks guys!

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I have bad news...The market is bad for new grads everywhere right now, but especially in Hawaii.

I can only speak for Oahu (Honolulu, central Oahu and east Oahu), but the market is bad for new grads. VERY bad. Even for new grads who went to school and intern-ed here.

Its even bad for experienced nurses. Many, many nurses are taking jobs as techs/staff to get into the hospital and try to get a job from within. I would NOT reccomend a new grad to come here. In fact, I wouldnt reccomend a nurse to come here at all, the market is that bad. Recruiters have told me they have receive literally hundreds of applications.

If you must come here, think outside the box. Get a job in a hospital, get all your certifications, and network. The market is cyclic and will come back up eventually.

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