Why is it so hard to find a job?

oceanblue52 · Jun 21, 2016

Talk to your classmates, see if the floors they were hired on are looking for new grads. Consider non-traditional settings like private duty, home health, Psych, etc.. If you have the money get your resume looked at by a professional. A lot of times if you don't know someone, getting in the door is contingent on a well worded resume that's easy to read. Don't give up, it's only been 2 weeks! Sometimes it takes recruiters awhile to sort through resumes. I just graduated too and feel your pain and stress, but try to stay positive. í ½í¹‚

loriangel14, RN · Jun 21, 2016

2 weeks is nothing . Many new grads spend several months looking. Usually hundreds of applications.There are way more new grad nurses than jobs.

jess4923 · Jun 21, 2016

I just passed the nclex on the 13th and I just been applying to alot of different places online. I gave 4 interviews scheduled and I don't even have a pass letter yet. I'm in Illinois though. Try applying any and every where online. Spend at least 2 hours a day doing this

JFLEURIM · Jun 21, 2016

I live in Ohio. In not sure if that makes a difference

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Jun 21, 2016

What do you recommend i do to finally get a job?

Unfortunately, I think you are limiting your opportunities by not having an automobile. I've had to commute 50 miles one-way to nursing jobs.

JFLEURIM · Jun 22, 2016

I won't go into details but when i was much younger, i put myself in somewhat of a bad situation and it made it a little more tedious and costly to drive which is why i put it off for so long but i have a plan.

dixieyid305 · Jun 23, 2016

I've been having the same issue, everyone is looking for experience. I don't know how to get experience if no body wants to hire you.

I've tried volunteering, but i end up becoming a babysitter and i've been told not to use my skills as an LPN

bugya90, ASN, BSN, LVN, RN · Jun 23, 2016

My first job I lucked into honestly. My aunt had been a nurse at a LTC for 20+ years in my hometown and got me a job before graduation.

However, my now husband ended up getting unexpectedly transferred 4 months later and I moved with only 3 weeks notice and no job in my new town. I went out and pounded the pavement. I made 20+ copies of my resume, wore business casual, and went to every LTC, clinic, and hospital in my new town and dropped of my resume and filled out applications. I got some interviews on the spot, some callbacks, and some I never heard from.

My point is, don't give up and be willing to put in the effort (not to say that you're not already). It's a lot easier for a manager to just pass over an application online versus when you are standing in front of them smiling and looking the part.

JFLEURIM · Jun 23, 2016

I like that idea. I will most definitely try this. Thank you. Any advice on how to tell my resume is good?

NotMyProblem MSN, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN · Jun 23, 2016

Unfortunately, I think you are limiting your opportunities by not having an automobile. I've had to commute 50 miles one-way to nursing jobs.

^^^^^!!!!!!!!!! When you're put on call and are called in, they expect you to come. When the census drops and the bean counters send you home in the middle of your shift (day or night), they expect you to get out! I got sent home due to low census at 1:30 a.m. Did they care that I lived 3 1/2 hours away? Absolutely not, and neither did I!! My group from **** was handed over , and I was out...lab coattail flapping in the wind!!

bugya90, ASN, BSN, LVN, RN · Jun 23, 2016

I like that idea. I will most definitely try this. Thank you. Any advice on how to tell my resume is good?

Have your friends, parents, classmates eye look it over. They can spell check it for you at least. If you know anyone with management experience have them critique it, doesn't necessarily have to be a nurse.