STILL can't find a job

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I received my BScN degree in April 2016 and wrote and passed my Nclex late July. I registered with CNO in september and has been religiously applying for 5-10 jobs everyday for the past 3+ months. I've applied to almost every single job on the HFO website and have not received even 1 phone call. My eligibility is a week away from expiring, so i've pretty much given up on that. I've had people review my resume and cover letter many times. At first i applied to jobs in the GTA but widened my search and APPLIED EVERYWHERE. Most of my classmates have jobs already and i'm not sure what to do at this point. I took a chance and applied for a position in Saskatchewan. I got a call within a couple of days and have a phone interview for next week. If I manage to get this job, it'll be on a unit that I really really want but never thought I would get so soon. I am willing to relocate and leave my family and friends but i'm still hoping to get a position in Ontario. Any and all advice would be appreciated :cry:

Congratulations Frost and good luck. :)

I graduated in June 2014 and was hired Oct 2014 - downtown Toronto. I worked in a clinic, not a hospital and gained many skills. The skills I developed over this time got me a job at a well known hospital, 2 years later. What I learned?

1. Be willing to start in an area of nursing that is NOT your first choice. You will gain skills and experience that will add value to your practice and resume ( you may even and end loving it!).

2. If it isn't bedside nursing, it is okay! Nursing is broad and all nurses matter. You don't need to be knee deep in wound care, or starting IV's to matter, trust me. Knowledge is powerful.

3. Be persistent. Apply, then apply again and keep applying. My resume went to the same manager for 4 different jobs, he Remembered my name and I interviewed with him twice and was considered for different jobs than the original one I applied for.

4. Sometimes the best things in life, take time.

Specializes in geriatrics.

Also know that experienced nurses are facing challenges. Many of us have years of solid work experience and we still aren't getting the number of interviews/ offers that we should be.

All Provinces are facing a deficit, and job cuts will continue. This impacts everyone. Just keep applying and accept whatever you can find.

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