No interviews, so I want to call hirers to badger for interviews?

[Will Never]

I am going to graduate from an AAS program in May and I have been looking at jobs but see they all require experience and have no place for new grads. Once I start submitting resumes, I anticipate not getting many interviews, so I am thinking of calling nursing managers at hospitals directly to ask them for an appointment so that I could sort of use it as a job interview once I get there. Failing that, I plan to aggressively badger them until they at least give me a chance. I have talked to other nurses and they say the website openings are unreliable anyway so calling the nurse managers directly will give me a better picture.

So I plan to call them and try to force an interview situation through a meeting and then get a job on that basis. I think this kind of confrontational attitude might be just what I need because few people are willing to say "no" face-to-face, because that's rude.

I don't think it's unreasonable for me to expect to apply for a job in-person. I deserve at least that opportunity. Then, if they truly don't want me, they can reject -- IN PERSON. I refuse to be dismissed by letters in the mail and I refuse to be ignored.

Can you guys weigh in on this?

[lesliebeth1]

PLEASE, dont call and badger! I finally found a job as a brand new grad with zero medical experience by being very nice and professional! In fact, I was told personality can mean as much as experience because you can be trained for the job but how you are is how you are! It is ok to call HR and ask them, as a new grad, what areas in their hospital you are eligible to apply in. SOmetimes they will transfer you to a nurse manager. If they do, just be extremely nice, and sell yourself. Dont focus on the fact you are new grad, tell them what you CAN offer! I had about 100 applications out there. Nothing at first and then it started picking up. I had a few offers to choose from! I did all my applying online, or if no jobs were posted I mailed in a nice resume. Online applying does work. It just takes them time to sort it all out. Good luck!

[K nurse-one-day]

To me, entitlement is the single biggest problem we have in this country right now. People have the mentality that employers, the government, and society in general owes them something simply b/c they exist. I promise you, badgering will get you no where

[79Tango]

These posters are speaking the truth.. You can get a label put on you before you even graduate! Stalker is not one you want! "Sorry we have no openings, Oh your a New Grad & didnt make an appointment? You shouldve said something sooner! Yes in about 1-2 years come back & the answer will still be No." "Dont Call Us, We'll Call you"

[roser13, ASN, RN]

OP, you haven't come back, so no doubt you are not happy with our responses. I will remind you that you asked for opinions and boy, did you get them. I have had your post in the back of my mind most of the day, simply because I have so many questions as to how you came to have the attitudes that you do, and how best to suggest that you go about your job search as a new grad.

The only thing I can think of is that you take these responses very seriously, if you hope to be employed after graduation. No one here is purposely bashing you; it's just that you made a very strong impression and your post required strong responses. My best suggestion for seeking employment is to essentially do the exact opposite of everything that you proposed in your original post. Be polite and respectful in your letters, phone calls and meetings in person. Take no for an answer, if that's what is said to you. Accept denial gracefully. Leave a good impression behind.

Totally drop the attitude that you need to get in anyone's face to make achieve your goal. As you no doubt have learned today, the impression that you will leave will be one that no job applicant wants.

I wish you well, I seriously do. You have alot of aggression that could easily turn into effective assertiveness.

[RNfaster]

I agree with the last poster that using assertiveness would be better than aggression. You might do some of the things you suggested, but with a gentler approach --if you want any chance of consideration.

While it is true that a connection is very helpful, you can also generate offers via the computer submission system (speaking from experience in both ways). Responding quickly to online postings is key as is a good resume and cover letter. Another option is to expand your search to facilities other than hospitals. If you have a little experience you just might be more attractive to a hospital. Phone calling can be difficult/frustrating as messages may not be returned. (I imagine that some recruiters/managers are simply overwhelmed by such calls.) Going in-person can be good, but requires a gentle approach as people are at work --and may not have time for you.

In this economy, job hunting is hard. I'd suggest that you apply everywhere you can...in your immediate metro area, outside it, in your entire state, and even in other states where you'd be willing to move. If you are less willing to move, apply to various types of facilities - hospitals, long-term acute care, long-term care, rehab, prisons, etc. As a new grad, I would be very selective about home healthcare (if you go that route --make sure you have adequate traning). Once you have some experience, then pursue the next position. --Take it in steps. --If you're extremely lucky, you'll land your dream job. If you're lucky, you'll get a decent job as a nurse that will help you take steps toward your dream job.