450 Resumes sent. 0 call backs.

[lsid16]

Hey guys,

I'm not here to complain or whine about no job. I know it'll come soon. I was just wondering if there is something wrong with my resume. I graduated May 2012 with an ADN in Illinois, with no nursing experience except for clinicals. I do have some volunteer time under my belt at a hospital. So while I'm playing the waiting game, I've had to get a job to get money flow in. In the meantime I have become a Support Manager at a company. I was hoping since I lack nursing experience, having managerial experience on my resume would help. I even used "buzz" words like assign, delegate, and instruct in my resume. So basically is there anyway I can get a leg up? Do I need to do CE's? Unfortunately, I can't volunteer now since I work. Every person I have come across, I have asked if they know any nurses I can get in touch with. Just looking for suggestions. Hope everybody's doing well!

Thanks!

[LandD_RN_chica]

Stupid question, but are you calling the nurse recruiter one week after putting your applications in and selling yourself over the phone. Leave a message. It's all about selling yourself to get an interview. That's how I eventually got a job. You just keep calling and calling. Maybe even dress up and bring ur resume directly to the nurse recruiter and say hi I've applied online and contacted you via phone and I wanted to stop in in person to put a face to the resume and express my great interest in your hospital because online applying gets everyone nowhere unless you follow up. Good luck.

[moonkid, BSN]

In the same boat.

ADN with LPN experience.

Applying for LTC, but no response so far

Well, I know that I have to keep it trying.

[MissM.RN, BSN, RN]

Whoa. 450 resumes out? I'm so sorry you're going through this. But let me ask you this: have you applied elsewhere than Illinois? I had to move in order to get my first job - but my hospital paid my moving expenses, gave me amazing training, and paid for me and my husband to live in a completely free house for 6 weeks. And it's a great hospital to work for. My best advice? Do what you have to do to move (I did). You don't want to become an "old" new grad RN. Start an online RN-BSN program through your state's public university, would it be U Illinois Chicago or something? (read: do not overpay or go to a second-class school!). Best of luck to you.

[meanmaryjean, DNP, RN]

I'm curious about 450 resumes - you are trying the shotgun approach. Where in IL are you that there are 450 new grad / entry level jobs even available??

Are you applying though a 'Monster'- type site, or are you looking directly at the actual jobs posted by healthcare institutions? I always feel the direct approach is the best.