When's the best time to apply?

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Good morning everyone,

I'm finishing up my ADN this summer. We're scheduled for mid-July, no later than August 1st to graduate. Anyway, one classmate has already had an interview and another is in the process. Should I start applying for jobs now, or should I wait until a little closer to the summer? I'm moving out of state, so I'm not competing with the rest of the students in this area, but even still I would just like to know do I need to start sooner rather than later.

Also, which is the best approach, apply for the job online, or call first to inquire? I'm infamous for calling and calling until you're sick of me, but I just need to know the best method for locking in a job. Thanks so much for your help.

Specializes in L&D.

We graduate in May and most of the students in my class started applying in early March. I'd start turning in applications now, if you graduate in summer.

Specializes in Pediatrics.

Thanks everyone for their comments, I've started looking and will be putting in applications and calling recruiters this week after my exam tomorrow. Thanks again, wish me luck

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