Unemployed 6 months and counting Frustrated

Hey guy, I am a new grad and having a heck of a time finding my first job. I have recently in the last month moved to a big city because there are more jobs here then in the small town in which I came from. I have networked, attended church, gone to the gym, volunteered at multiple places, and nothing seems to work. My resume is immaculate as is my cover letter, but still I donot even receive interviews. What am I doing wrong? I am this close to go back to bartending and leave this four year education in my dust!
Quote from NicoaHey guy, I am a new grad and having a heck of a time finding my first job. I have recently in the last month moved to a big city because there are more jobs here then in the small town in which I came from. I have networked, attended church, gone to the gym, volunteered at multiple places, and nothing seems to work. My resume is immaculate as is my cover letter, but still I donot even receive interviews. What am I doing wrong? I am this close to go back to bartending and leave this four year education in my dust!

Don't give up but definitely get a bartending gig in the meantime to pay your bills!

So I feel crazy uncomfortable calling the HR departments. I know they do not want to talk to me and they make it obvious when I call. What is a trick to get over this fear?!?! I freeze up when I call and 90% of the time I get transfered to voicemail where I am like "Ugh, My name is YADAYADA, and I am following up on my application, I'd appreciate a call at ###-###-####" That's about how it goes! And I cannot get a job Bartending because I know in my heart that I will be quiting sooner than later and I think that would be unfair to them I have been in the bar industry for 12 years and I know how hard it is to get good help that of which I am.

I use to bug the hell out of the recruiter until I got an interview. Emails, phone calls and even popping to say hello. The squeaky wheel gets the oil.

Quote from NicoaSo I feel crazy uncomfortable calling the HR departments. I know they do not want to talk to me and they make it obvious when I call. What is a trick to get over this fear?!?! I freeze up when I call and 90% of the time I get transfered to voicemail where I am like "Ugh, My name is YADAYADA, and I am following up on my application, I'd appreciate a call at ###-###-####" That's about how it goes! And I cannot get a job Bartending because I know in my heart that I will be quiting sooner than later and I think that would be unfair to them I have been in the bar industry for 12 years and I know how hard it is to get good help that of which I am.

I know I just feel foolish doing it I really need some practice....in the restaurant industry it was easy for me to get jobs, but i guess after 1 yr of RN'ing it will be easy again. I am so not a timid person, but I am when it comes to HR people I shy away from them big time!

Unfortunately while there are more jobs in the big cities, there are also more people competing for those jobs. Lots of big cities on the east coast are experiencing a glut of new nursing school graduates. I spoke to a friend of mine in Boston who says no hospital there will hire you right now with less than a couple of years experience. Similar situation in NYC, especially with St. Vincent's closing... My advice to you would be to talk to people you went to nursing school with who do have jobs, and try to get them to put a word in for you. Maybe try for a part time job doing something else for now to pay the bills. Bartending is good, but something in a medical area would be better for your resume. Have you considered doing flu shot clinics? They don't require experience, just a license and it's a good way to meet other RN's... Another option would be volunteering where you would like to work in order to get your foot in the door. The main thing is not to give up. Best of luck to you!

I met a nurse recently who was not shy in saying that her waitressing job pays her rent and nursing is not reliable for her livelihood. Stay with bartending until you can get established in nursing. There is no reason not to take care of your needs in another line of work if you can't get started in nursing. Good luck.

Quote from NicoaSo I feel crazy uncomfortable calling the HR departments. I know they do not want to talk to me and they make it obvious when I call. What is a trick to get over this fear?!?! I freeze up when I call and 90% of the time I get transfered to voicemail where I am like "Ugh, My name is YADAYADA, and I am following up on my application, I'd appreciate a call at ###-###-####" That's about how it goes! And I cannot get a job Bartending because I know in my heart that I will be quiting sooner than later and I think that would be unfair to them I have been in the bar industry for 12 years and I know how hard it is to get good help that of which I am.

volunteered at multiple places

I quit my job almost three months ago and I can't even get an interview. I have 32 years of experience. I sent out one resume to a hospital in my area and they send me back an email that said "we do not have anything for someone with your varied experience". How about that?Most of the hospitals in my area will not accept applications except by email. I have probably 30 applications out and have only had 2 interviews so far. So good luck.

Try looking for a corrections position. Many times correctional facilities will hire new grads because of the need vs. the applicants. Also, try looking at Concentra or US Healthworks-they would take new grads, and they are nationwide for occ health. Look under local providers of occupationa health for clinics. Look in clinics! Many people search hospitals and that is all. Look under public health for the county/city. The jobs are out there!