Awesome interviews followed by rejection emails..***!!

Hello everybody!

I am an RN in NY state and I have applied to many many different types of facilities. You name it, I've applied there. So I just had an interview in a place 4 hours away from my home town, and it went amazing. I really thought I had a shot, I kept thinking that if this dosent work out, I will have to join the airforce...

So I just got the rejection email this morning. Can you say majorly depressed? Do you think I should call them still? Please advise.

On a side note;
Does anyone know anything about the airforce & nurses? I already interviewed & I am in the process of filling out the paper work because they pay for your schooling & reimburse you for some of your loan after the first year.

Be nice! & thank you.

Any *constructive* advise is GREATLY appreciated.
It's not easy getting a rejection letter or email. Most of the places around here don't even bother letting you know anything if they aren't going to hire you.About the Air Force- it's a huge commitment to join any branch of the military. Are you sure you should be doing it just because you can't find a job in the civilian world?

If you were looking for a career position for over a year, what would you options be? working so hard to get to where you are and not being able to place your self in the world you worked for is heart breaking. what options is there?

Quote from Chibilou23Does anyone know anything about the airforce & nurses?

Quote from chibilou23hello everybody! i am an rn in ny state and i have applied to many many different types of facilities. you name it, i've applied there. so i just had an interview in a place 4 hours away from my home town, and it went amazing. i really thought i had a shot, i kept thinking that if this dosent work out, i will have to join the airforce...so i just got the rejection email this morning. can you say majorly depressed? [color=silver]do you think i should call them still? please advise.on a side note; [color=silver]does anyone know anything about the airforce & nurses? i already interviewed & i am in the process of filling out the paper work because they pay for your schooling & reimburse you for some of your loan after the first year.be nice! & thank you. any *constructive* advise is greatly appreciated.

you could always call them to ask for feedback. maybe they would have some constructive tips for you for the next interview.Just because you got the rejection, doesn't mean the interview was bad, so don't let it throw you too much. good luck on the next one!

Sometimes, you were never in the running to begin with. They already know who they are going to hire, that person is VERY connected. But, to appear to be EEOC, they will cattle call you in and be nice to ya. But, you weren 't seriously considered. Often, you will not even meet with those who actually count, since it's a fake interview.

Quote from Chibilou23Does anyone know anything about the airforce & nurses? I already interviewed & I am in the process of filling out the paper work because they pay for your schooling & reimburse you for some of your loan after the first year.

I went 4 rounds on a leadership position, and was shocked when I ultimately lost the championship. There can be only one winner, and sometimes the difference between gold medal, and no medal can be measured in microns or millisecondsYou can always send a followup note thanking them for their time, how much enjoyed interviewing there, and that you would be interested in being considered if anything opens up there in the future.Hang in there

I agree with what a pp stated. Sometimes, you were never even in the running. When my husband interviewed for his current position, he was told that it was pretty much between him and another person. They told him that they had one more interview to do, but they already knew they weren't going to hire that person, and it was just a formality. This was in the hotel industry, which is completely different, but I'm sure it happens everywhere. Everytime you interview, you're gaining experience and interview skills that will make the next interview better. Just keep your head up. What else can you do?

Getting interviews is something. Getting the rejection emails is something. You are at least that much closer to getting a job than the people who apply for positions and never get an acknowledgement at all. Keep at it.

Quote from kenyacka[color=silver]i agree with what a pp stated. sometimes, you were never even in the running. when my husband interviewed for his current position, he was told that it was pretty much between him and another person. they told him that they had one more interview to do, but they already knew they weren't going to hire that person, and it was just a formality. [color=silver]this was in the hotel industry, which is completely different, but i'm sure it happens everywhere. everytime you interview, you're gaining experience and interview skills that will make the next interview better. just keep your head up. what else can you do?

I am not sure where people get the impression being an RN in the military is a cakewalk. Let me tell you I was just selected for a Navy Reserve officer spot and it took a long, long: time to get to this point, references, MEPs, credentialing, background checks, interviews (plural), and even when you get selected its another month after that. As far as the Air Force, thats a competitive path...its possible it will be even more competitive than civilian nursing jobs. Just my 2 cents - its worth it but expect deployment as well.