The more I wait for jobs the more I loose my confidence. Does anyone felt this?

This is what I feld guys. Huhu
Forgetting how to spell too?

I feel the same way, I graduated in may and it took me 5 months to find a job, its in home health, and i'm so grateful for it, but it's defiantly not what i want to be doing, i'm still actively looking for a hospital job and the longer i go without getting an interview or even a call back the worse i feel about myself, it's extremely frustrating but i know there are many other nurses out there in the same situation.

7 months, probably 500 applications, one interview, no job... I feel like if I ever do get a job I will have no idea what to do with my patients

I've been looking for a job since mid November, 2010. I've had two interviews and heard nothing since then. What exactly are they looking for, that New Grad. RN's aren't qualified for? Was it this hard to find a job before the recession? It definitely makes me lose my confidence, for sure. Knowing that you graduated and passed the boards, but still are not QUALIFIED... I don't get it?????!!????!

Quote from ksweetI've been looking for a job since mid November, 2010. I've had two interviews and heard nothing since then. What exactly are they looking for, that New Grad. RN's aren't qualified for? Was it this hard to find a job before the recession? It definitely makes me lose my confidence, for sure. Knowing that you graduated and passed the boards, but still are not QUALIFIED... I don't get it?????!!????!

Ditto Tinysam's post except I'm in LTC instead of HH. I am super thankful that I have a job, but I strongly dislike the work because I don't feel fulfilled at all. At first it wasn't so bad because I was busy learning about the residents and stuff, but now that I've settled in I am SO bored. I absolutely dread going in and I come home and cry almost every day. I feel like I am losing all my skills and knowledge.

i feel for you. reading articles and write-ups will help you little by little.but "once a nurse, will always be a nurse" as my trainor in pdn used to tell every time i have to relearn something regarding the area. it's never easy but honesty can save you. if you're in-doubt of your skills never be aggressive.god bless you

While I feel for you, I had to work like 9 months of geriatric psyc to pay the bills and I hounded and stalked hospitals until one hired me in acute care.So my point is... I had to take something that was something I swore I'd never do... to look more appealing for future hiring, no matter how pathetic it was... no offence to geriatric psyc nurses.. I learned tons there.If you can financially afford it.. than absolutely yes wait it out. Depending upon the economy in your area.. you may be waiting for a long time.I had to take a 3-11 job in psyc.. the worst shift with three babies at home... and I was so lucky to have a wonderful husband that helped support us through.My point again is that if you're in a tough market... you may have to take the worst of the worst.... after you're hired and have an excellent reference you have better odds to apply and get hired for what might work better for your family. Waiting has many negatives if your in an environment that is competitive. Just food for thought... I wish you the best in your job search.

I only had 3 interview since Nov, 2 from davita and 1 from LTC. I kinda don't like davita anymore. They email me of wanting to have phone interview. I gave them a set date, waited all day,and receive no call. I emailed them why they didn't call and they gave me no reason. They email me again for formal interview but gave me wrong date. Very unprofessional!!. I will never ever beg for them to hire me!I'm kinda feel sorry to myself because until now I still have no job. I'm not even sure if it's my resume that sucks or my interview skills . The more I wait the more I feel like useless. I really want to try the LTC but I'm really scared. I heard there's only 1 RN per shift. I think this is not a good Idea for new RN to work. Rejection after the Interview that hurts me more!!

Quote from DatuI only had 3 interview since Nov, 2 from davita and 1 from LTC. I kinda don't like davita anymore. They email me of wanting to have phone interview. I gave them a set date, waited all day,and receive no call. I emailed them why they didn't call and they gave me no reason. They email me again for formal interview but gave me wrong date. Very unprofessional!!. I will never ever beg for them to hire me!I'm kinda feel sorry to myself because until now I still have no job. I'm not even sure if it's my resume that sucks or my interview skills . The more I wait the more I feel like useless. I really want to try the LTC but I'm really scared. I heard there's only 1 RN per shift. I think this is not a good Idea for new RN to work. Rejection after the Interview that hurts me more!!