Applying for Jobs

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Applying for Jobs

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Overview

Applying for jobs
1. Choosing a job
2. Where to look
3. Job application
4. Follow-up after

Nursing Points

General

Choosing a job
1. What do you want now?
2. What do you want in the long run?
  1. What will help you get there?
  2. Don’t settle, but be realistic
3. What are you qualified for?
4. Many options
  1. Hospitals
  2. Nursing homes
  3. Skilled care
  4. Home care
  5. Clinics
5. What shift/hours do you want?
  1. First, second, third shift
  2. Eight hours vs 12 hours
  3. Weekly hours- point status
Where to look
1. Search job sites online
  1. Make a profile
  2. Save jobs before applying
2. Ask around
Job application
1. Fill out completely
2. Research the organization
  1. Mission
  2. Values
  3. Goals
3. Include
  1. Cover letter
  2. Resume
  3. References
  4. Recommendations (if required)
4. Reread everything before turning in
Follow-up after application
1. Give them time (at least 2 weeks)
2. Email or call hiring manager

Nursing Concepts

Communication
1. Clear application and contact after applying
Professionalism
1. Maintaining professionalism during application process
Healthcare organizations
1. Researching and choosing healthcare organizations to apply for

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Hey guys! In this video we will talk about applying for jobs.

Let’s begin by talking about choosing your job. There are many things to think about. What do you want now? What do you want in the long run? What will help you get there? It’s important not to settle, but also be realistic as to what you are qualified for as a beginning nurse. There are many different places that you may work as a nurse at- hospitals, nursing homes, skilled care, home care, and clinics are the main ones that come to mind. Think about what shift you can work. First shift can be more difficult to get right away, so if that’s off the table consider whether you would prefer second shift working evenings or third shift working nights. Think about how many hours a week you want or need, and whether you want to work twelve hour shifts or eight.

Now let’s talk about where to look for nursing jobs. A great resource that I prefer to use is the internet! There are job sites like indeed for example that you can make a profile and even save jobs you like before applying. Also ask around for places that are hiring.

So you’ve found a job that you’re interested in and now you want to apply. Make sure that you fill the application out completely, or they may not even consider you as a candidate. Research the organization that you’re applying for. What are their mission, values, and goals? Do you feel that you would make a great addition to this organization? Make sure that you include your cover letter, resume, references, and recommendations if required. Check out the lessons on resumes and cover letters to learn how to prepare yours. After your application is complete, make sure you proofread everything before turning in!

So you turned in your application, now what? Be patient! Give them some time, at least two weeks. Guys, I once turned in an application and didn’t get called for the interview until three months later! After two weeks, if you want to follow-up, send a short email or call the hiring manager to check the status of your application. Usually, this is unnecessary and they send you notifications per email when they look at your application and if they aren’t interested in interviewing you.

Okay guys, let’s review the key points about applying for jobs. When choosing your first nursing job, think about what you want now, and in the future. You may not qualify for your dream job now, but what job will help you get there? I chose med-surg so that I would have many options in my future! Think about what shift and hours you want to work. Looking for a job online is super helpful and also consider asking around. When filling your job application out, make sure it is complete with your cover letter, resume, references, and recommendations if required. Two weeks after applying, if you haven’t received any notifications per email, you may follow-up with a short email or phone call to the hiring manager to check the status of your application.

Good luck applying for jobs! Now go out and be your best self today, and as always, happy nursing!