RPN-Workplace not hiring unemployed

[bokuwakuma]

Hello!

I have been looking for jobs since I left my previous job. One of my friends helped me submit my resume to her workplace. She was told that they do not hire unemployed and asked why I wasn't working. Has anyone experienced the same thing? I know networking is important to find a job, however, if they don't hire those who are not currently working then it means job opportunities are only available to those who already has a job. I don't know what to do and I have to explain why I left. I've been looking for jobs even before I left but never got any. Now, I didn't have a choice but to leave my previous job. Please help. Thanks.

[caliotter3]

Employers need not say that they are not hiring the unemployed, or give any other reason for not hiring an individual. All they need say is that they are looking for an employee that will be a better fit, better qualified, etc., in order to shield themselves. Best to come up with a plausible reason for leaving the last job and leave it at that. You certainly can't reverse your decision to leave that job, but there is no reason why you have to divulge the real reason (which would probably be held against you). Remember the adage that one must not disparage a previous employer, truth or not. Good luck.

[dishes, BSN, RN]

It is easier to get a job when you have a job, because there is less concern that you may be a problem employee. Most people do not quit their current job before securing a new job. When an employee quits without a new job, they may appear to be rash decision makers and most employers prefer employees that are analytical decision makers. It is too late to worry about it now, apply everywhere, even places that do not have vacancies posted, hopefully you will be offered a casual position.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

The 'unemployed need not apply' trend is alive and well here in the States, too:

'Unemployed need not apply' a disturbing trend - tribunedigital-chicagotribune

Some hiring managers have negative misconceptions about the unemployed. I've heard employers say that cream of the crop workers know how to remain employed through rough economic times, whereas 'defective' workers tend to be laid off, terminated, or resign without another job waiting in the wings.

It's wrong on so many levels, but federal protections do not exist to protect the rights of the unemployed.

[Fiona59]

Are you registered as a Psychiatric Nurse or as a Practical Nurse?

Psych nurses are always in demand

[esipbisn]

Are they? I've been looking forever and haven't seen any openings..

[Libby1987]

Does this trend tend to occur if relocating?

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Does this trend tend to occur if relocating?

If relocating out of state, there's a window of opportunity where situational unemployment is seen as acceptable. Usually it is six months or less, then employers begin to wonder what's wrong with the newly relocated person.

I relocated from California to Texas in November 2005 without a job lined up. I passed NCLEX in late December 2005, received my license in the mail in January 2006 and found a job shortly thereafter.

[Libby1987]

If relocating out of state, there's a window of opportunity where situational unemployment is seen as acceptable. Usually it is six months or less, then employers begin to wonder what's wrong with the newly relocated person.

I relocated from California to Texas in November 2005 without a job lined up. I passed NCLEX in late December 2005, received my license in the mail in January 2006 and found a job shortly thereafter.

I'm only going to be moving 3 hrs away and had tentatively decided to complete the transition and then concentrate on finding a job. I was looking at up to 2 months off but starting the job search a couple of weeks in.

I was thinking I had a good idea here. It really never occurred to me that not being currently employed for a short time would be a detriment to my hire-ability

I suppose I can ask my employer to cut me back to per diem during this transition..

[RNsRWe, ASN, RN]

Are they? I've been looking forever and haven't seen any openings..

RPN = Canadian Practical Nurse. The OP is in Canada.

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

RPN = Canadian Practical Nurse. The OP is in Canada.

In western provinces it's LPN and RPN = registered psychiatric nurse. Registered practical nurse is Ontario and eastern provinces.

[RNsRWe, ASN, RN]

In western provinces it's LPN and RPN = registered psychiatric nurse. Registered practical nurse is Ontario and eastern provinces.

Nothing like making it simple, eh? :)