No jobs for New Grads?

[happylagirl]

Hello Everyone,

I'm a new LVN grad in Los Angeles California and recently received my license. I've been job hunting for a couple weeks now and haven't been able to find a job that does not require previous experience.

I was thinking of possible contacting medical clinics in my area and sending them my résumé. Would this be a good idea?

I'm currently employed but not in the medical field. I don't want all this tuition money to go to waste so even a part time job to gain experience would be great. Any input?

[Cindyt86]

Hi,

Congrats for making this far. It took me about more than a month to get a job. I would definitely send out a 1 pg cover letter attach with a 1 page resume. Go over it with someone at your school. Although it says job experience needed, just apply. Treat job your hunting like a full-time job. It's kinda nice when even when your hired, that is when other place's start to call for interviews. Don't be discourage it well take time and perseverance. I hope this help. Good luck!

Sincerely, Cindy

[okikatt]

I got my LPN license Aug. 14th and for a month I put in apps to every job on every job board I could find that didn't say previous experience required. If they said previous experience preferred I went ahead and applied. I didn't get any calls or interviews and was feeling discouraged. Then I started getting calls and emails to set up interviews all in the same week. Yeah a couple didn't want to pay much or only wanted to hire me part time but I kept trying and finally found a great full time job, making good money and in a place I like. Don't give up and apply to every job that you think you will like, make a resume', apply online to the ones you find and go in person to inquire if they received your app, go in person to the places that don't have online apps. If you do get an interview be sure to send a thank you letter to the person and if you haven't heard from them in a couple days call to ask if they have hired anyone yet. It keeps you in their mind and lets them know that you are really interested in working there. Good luck.