NYP meet and greet 2015

Published Apr 30, 2015

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Hi everyone!

I just attended the NYP meet and greet event for new grads on April 28th. I just wanted to share my experience for those who are attending at a later date. you might find this information useful.

When I arrived we got checked off from a list And wrote our names on nametags. Afterwards when our scheduled time arrived, we went into a room where there was A short presentation about the new grad program and the recruiter explained that this was the time for us to deliver our "living cover letter".

There were several tables set up with specialties such as med/surg, peds, an orientation table and a critical care table. We scattered to the tables and tried to get a word in. The recruiters were amazing and answered the questions that we had.

but honestly I don't think it matters how well you sold yourself at this meet and greet. Ill tell you why. The recruiters would politely listen to your living cover letter, take your resume and put it down on the table, on top of everyone elses who were handing theirs over. They didn't even LOOK at the resume as you handed it over.

The whole event was an hour long. We were told we would receive an update in 2-3 weeks telling us if they will be moving forward with our applications or not.

It really narrows down to who you know and your qualifications. I just graduated in January, obtained my license this month, and have almost two years experience as A cna. But I can tell you this won't be enough :-(

My advice: network network network if you are doing clinicals there. This is the best time to build that relationship if you want in!

Best of luck