I just relocated and I'm having a hard time trying to find a job.My nursing license is for Va so I can only work in Northern Va.,Md., and DC, is not a tri-state which means they wont take an out of state nursing license.The thing is a finally found a job and they are putting me through hell.I went 2 weeks ago to do the interview and drug test,and then they called me and was oh we forgot to have you to fill out thecrminal backround report,so they mailed it and I signed it and faxed it ack.Then they call me last week and say oh we forgot to have you sign the paper so your previous jobs can sign off on your references.So I called this morning and told her I have'nt recieved the papers yet and she said you have'nt?Oh let me call you right back I haf to go to the morning meeting,that was 9 this morning.Should I call her back?I ddon't want to seem like a pain in the ***,ut I really need this job.
2006-10-10 06:19:39 · 8 answers · asked by dccuttie75 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
everything has a process--this sounds a little disorganized, maybe understaffed-it won't hurt to call again; also won't hurt to seek more than one job at a time to increase chance of quicker employment
2006-10-10 06:29:45 · answer #1 · answered by phyllis_neel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me that you are working with some really unprofessional people. My advice is to get your tri state-nursing license; there are a lot of well paying nursing opportunities out there. You might even be able to get a job based on the contingency that while you work you get your license. I am sure that with a valid VA nursing license and your work experience, you should be able to get a job and a license without a problem. Contact the major hospitals in the area directly.
Good luck
2006-10-10 13:40:14 · answer #2 · answered by Avatar the last airbender 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand your frustration. The job search process can be annoying even if you do get the offer verbally. Nowadays, they do criminal/credit background checks and reference checks..etc. Or even drug tests before you can be confirmed to start.
I suggest you do call her back since you did say you needed the job and although HR can be maddening...hopefully it won't be an indicator of who you will be working for. In my current job, it took me a little over a month to secure my offer because of the firm being busy....slow HR process..and other factors, so be persistent. If you really need this job, go for it. It seems like you will get an offer in writing if all the checks come out fine. But, I also agree with the previous poster..and keep applying to other firms.
2006-10-10 13:30:08 · answer #3 · answered by Mav17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to hear about your troubles with an unorganized HR department. I'm assuming you're hired, or at least will be if you jump through all the hoops. This being said, by all means, you shouldn't apologize for asking someone to do their job. be polite when you call back, but you run through everything you've sent back up to this point and ask if there is anything else, as you'd like to get started.
good luck.
2006-10-10 13:36:28 · answer #4 · answered by John H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Finding a job is a job. Call them back. Hopefully the HR people are not an indication of what the rest of the place is like.
2006-10-10 13:23:47 · answer #5 · answered by canela 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds to me as if she's giving you the run around try going to her higher up if it continues also you might want to think about working in an environment with someone of that nature remember you want to at least like what you do
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2006-10-10 15:13:12 · answer #7 · answered by jay C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call them back or maybe show up in person but I would continue to look elsewhere as well.
2006-10-10 13:27:24 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋