lilo19

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1. Going into the career backwards

   lilo19 replied to hennesm81's topic in Career Support

   Hello, hennesm81 That's a very good choice. You seem like you're fully aware of what you want from your career and you also know the steps you have to take in this regard. You could go for the part-time option and later on go for a specialized intern...

2. Did I do something wrong?

   lilo19 replied to bsrn0523's topic in Career Support

   If that was the official interview, then you should wait about a week to check your status. Questions: did you hand them a CV, what did the "interview" consist of? Did you fill in a job application form? With career fairs, you never know if that was...

3. interview question, so stressed

   lilo19 replied to emersushea's topic in Career Support

   Have you followed-up after your last interview? This step is very very important so you might as well do it now: Also, do not blame this non-active period of your job searching process on the fact that you have decided to take summer off...As the pos...

4. Best location to start as a new grad?

   lilo19 replied to mojo13's topic in Career Support

   You know it better. It also depends on what you have acknowledged up to now and what you want to become specialized in. Everywhere is hard at the beginning.

5. Negotiating pay and benefits

   lilo19 replied to mojo13's topic in Career Support

   Well, taking into account you're gonna be a beginner, you'll just have to become a very good negotiator if you want good results. There are some rules when it comes to the negotiation of your salary/benefits. About the raise, you're going to have to...

6. reference request

   lilo19 replied to Medsport's topic in Career Support

   Well, why not fill in all 3? So what if they are the same as the ones in your resume?

7. Part-time Job

   lilo19 replied to kmac734's topic in Career Support

   The poster above has a point. There is a contract you sign with a second job, a contract which stipulates a number of hours of work. You'll be fine maybe in the first two weeks, but it will definitely get harder after. So go for a part-time option. H...

8. E-mail a Thank You Letter?

   lilo19 replied to icuRNmia's topic in Career Support

   Oh, you should definitely go for the snail mail option. Congratulations on your interview. Nothing wrong with sending the thank you letter via e-mail. It is faster and more effective.

9. Advice for a Graduate Nurse

   lilo19 replied to mwerland's topic in Career Support

   Well, if you want to increase your experience area in your resume ( ), you'll have to do various activities and I suggest starting with some voluntary work (you don't have to do that for a long time, just gather some 50-60 hours in a private clinic ...

10. Thank You letter?

    lilo19 replied to Medsport's topic in Career Support

    Not only is that a good idea, it is almost compulsory For your future's health that is, inside that hospital/clinic. It doesn't matter we're talking about a part time job in here....you've been given an opportunity, you might as well thank for it, r...

11. Unsure Where To Begin...

    lilo19 replied to Samanthavv's topic in Career Support

    Well, first you must convince yourself you've got it to become a nurse, then you've got to have some degree (take some courses, an internship maybe), then you gotta pick a specialty...It's an entire road...

12. nursing career switch...help!!

    lilo19 replied to RFA158's topic in Career Support

    When it comes to choosing between two offers, it's all about your priorities in life and your perspectives for the future. It really depends on what you want to be in the future. And it also depends on your personality. I mean what would to like to d...

13. interview advice

    lilo19 replied to Medsport's topic in Career Support

    Yes, it's a good thing you want to check it out at least, who knows, this could be a good second job, even if part time. Ok...about the way you dress, it doesn't matter you're applying for a job in a jail, you still have to look professional, so... ...

14. New to nursing, just became CNA ... need advice

    lilo19 replied to CNAnovice's topic in Career Support

    Hi, I'm going to try to help you with some information about the agencies. But first, something about your situation. Taking into account that you're 54 and your previous job profile had nothing to do with nursing, imagine how difficult it would be f...

15. How do I decide if I should become a nurse? - LONG

    lilo19 replied to lavendergirl19's topic in Career Support

    Lavender, are you sure you want to become a nurse? I mean there are advantages and disadvantages and there's always the skills and knowledge which you must have. From what you have done upto now I wouldn't say you'd fit in this field. I mean you coul...