I graduated in June, and I have been submitting applications and E-mailing recruiters nonstop. So far I've received ~5 phone calls asking me if I had "experience"... I said yes... 2 years, as a student RN :)... after they hear that, they say "**** you" and hang up.
I'm a little lost now, it seems there are no opportunities anywhere for me. I have a really good portfolio and resume, but there is no "work experience" section. When recruiters see that, they instantly throw my application into the garbage... my bls/acls/pals/ecg certifications are completely useless. I got them because I wanted to go into critical care, but now I'm going using those certifications for a hospice position or something (lol). :nuke:
I've been lurking around Allnurses for a while, but never made an account. I wanted to ask if anyone has any recommendations for someone in my position... Very young graduate, male, with zero work experience... I can't see any recruiter taking me over someone who is already experienced or older. I've done my absolute best with what I can with my resume, cover letter, and letter of intent. But nothing seems to work without any RN experience, let alone any sort of work experience...
If anyone has any tips or information that would help, it would be much, much appreciated!!! If anyone is willing to look at my resume and give me criticism, that would be awesome too :redbeathe:redbeathe:redbeathe.
:tku: Thank you!!!
Also, here is some cake. Feel free to take a slice.
Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.
Core Medical Group, a placement firm, has said that they have a client (hospital) offering a $20K sign-on relocation bonus for an OR graduate nurse with a two year commitment in Laredo, Texas. Yeah, there is a reason for the bonus - it is Laredo. But if you truly will go anywhere, do anything, it is a viable option worth looking into.
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Core Medical Group, a placement firm, has said that they have a client (hospital) offering a $20K sign-on relocation bonus for an OR graduate nurse with a two year commitment in Laredo, Texas. Yeah, there is a reason for the bonus - it is Laredo. But if you truly will go anywhere, do anything, it is a viable option worth looking into.