What are my chances

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I graduated nursing school last December (2017). I passed my boards this past September (2018). My question is, what are my chances of getting hired with such a big gap? I have applied to multiple jobs, but just get the generic "going with other candidates" email. Is there something I could do to make myself look more attractive?

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

If you can, try and get the number to a hiring manager or people in HR. Sometimes, they toss out online applicants without giving them a second look. In some cases, people get hired because they know someone. If you know someone who has a job somewhere you want to work in, is there a way you could maybe ask them to put in a word for you or at least ask how you can get in?

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I have several friends that I went to school with already working. Any place at this point would be welcomed. I have reached out to one talent coordinator and I have a phone interview with her. I'm in the process of looking up HR and talent coordinators at other hospitals as well. Thanks for the insight.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

You will probably do fine, especially since it sounds like you are not being picky. Good luck!

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