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I have been looking for more then 2 months and have only one interview for a job that I knew I wasn't going to take. I didn't send them my resume, I gave it to a friend who gave it to someone else who gave it to them (I think).

I have tried going into places and handing them my resume but no one wants to take it. They say to go online and submit it there, with an application. They also say that you shouldn't contact them and that if they are interested they will contact you.

I am trying to be more then just another resume but no one will talk to me so I cant do that.

Any suggestions.

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Okay take a deep breath! I know this has probably been the longest two months of your life but it's not a long time in the job hunting world. It took me three months to get a job and persistence is key! Show them you want to be there. Stopping in may not always work and they aren't being rude telling you to go online, YOU are intruding on THEIR day. Not saying it's not worth a try but, they may not always be nice (it's happened to me too). But that doesn't mean to give up. Keep calling to check the status and restate your interest. Try getting in touch with the nurse recruiter and see what you can do to appeal to the hospital. Good Luck!!!!

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

If you insist on going in person to drop off your resume, read this post before you do:

https://allnurses.com/nursing-job-search/applying-in-person-855560.html#post7524797

Some handy do-es and don't-s there. I won't say you should or shouldn't...it could help your changes or could hurt them. You need to decide if that risk is worth it.

Nowadays it's taking new grads 6-12 months or more to bag that first job. You've only been at it for a relatively short time. All you can do is keep trying and hoping for the best.

Best of luck.

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Specializes in ICU / PCU / Telemetry / Oncology.

The reason most employers are asking candidates to submit resumes online is because they use the scanning technology that allows them to sort based on key words. No one in big hospitals nowadays sits down with a big stack of paper resumes anymore. There is simply no time. They let the computer weed out the ones that don't fit the job description and then review the chosen ones.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Any luck yet?

PP's are all providing great advice. It's important not to give prospective employers the feeling that you are trying to 'go around' their normal hiring processes. If they want all resumes submitted via an online application system, that's what they mean. Failure to respect their established process/procedures is likely to leave them with the impression that you feel that you are "special" or "entitled" and that is probably the worst thing that could happen.

I know it's very hard, but try not to take this personally but everyone is experiencing the same thing. The employment market is very tough right now.

Wishing you much mojo on your Job Search.

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Specializes in Gerontology.

If they are telling you to apply online, apply online. By insisting on doing it "your way" ie - in person, you may be sending the signal/giving the impression that you are unable to follow instructions and may not be a good team player.

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Specializes in public health.

Are you only applying to hospitals? Try SNP, health departments, clinic, even seasonal jobs (like the flu clinic). It's much easier to get a job when you have a job.

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that's the life of the new grad . everything today is online and even when you go down to ask they rush you out the door and tell you , you have to apply online. its only been what 2 months for you still keep searching everywhere and keep applying to everything online.. i'm 7 months and counting lol still waiting for my first job so I know how hard it is to get noticed. People who have been working for many years I have found to be a bit judgemental when you say you are applying and looking everywhere but still are having trouble! Its very hard and brutal out there but just got to keep fighting.

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1) Look to the tiny, rural, micro-hospitals... they're not desirable employers and often have trouble hiring so are willing to take on new grads that others won't.

2) Network...

3) Continue your education, formally and informally...

4) Volunteer...

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Specializes in public health.

It took me more than 5 months to get a job. Don't sweat.

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