New to this

[brit.pz]

I attended a job fair last week, specifically for soon-to-be RN graduates. During this job fair we were interviewing with hiring managers from different hospitals/units within this particular health system and in some instances were given our second "peer" interview at this time as well. Now I am a bit lost as to what happens after this. I've sent "thank you" e-mails out to those I've interviewed with and I know that it will take some time for them to make their decisions. (Most of the spots are for residency programs that will not start until August.)

Say I am offered a position at one of the places I've interviewed with - do they typically call or e-mail with the job offer? Do they usually give you a certain length of time to decide before you accept the offer?

This is all completely new to me so I have no idea what to expect. I'd appreciate any advice you all have to offer as well. Anything you wish you would have known while job hunting or before accepting your first job?

Thank you!

[Lev, MSN, RN, NP]

Most places with call with the initial (unofficial) job offer. This has been my experience. They will then follow up with an offer letter usually via email. Some places will ask when they can expect to hear back from you, others will say they expect you to get back to them by x date, while others won't mention a time frame at all. I think that getting back to them within a week and no more than two weeks is common courtesy.