aroche63 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Hi everyone! I will graduate in May 2014 and I was just wondering how early is too early to start applying for jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted September 30, 2013 Administrator Share Posted September 30, 2013 Now is probably about right to seriously start your search. Make sure you have references lined up and a good CV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delco714 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I waited until February to apply (May graduation).. Hell..you can look, but I think it's a bit too far for employers to take you seriously..UNLESS the location and / or field you're interested in is in high demand. Just my 2 copper Lincolns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted September 30, 2013 Moderator Share Posted September 30, 2013 I made a file of clippings from aapa journals, etc a year ahead and started calling those folks a few months before graduation, even if they still did not have positions listed. the job I ended up getting was never posted and was because I sent such a letter. I was the only one to interview for it. it helps if you know what geographical area you want. I knew I needed within commuting distance of L.A. because my wife started grad school there soon after my PA school graduation so we were stuck there for 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aroche63 Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 Thanks everyone for your advice! They are taking applications for my close to home dream job but I agree that it is a little early to start applying if I want to be taken seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted October 1, 2013 Administrator Share Posted October 1, 2013 [...] but I agree that it is a little early to start applying if I want to be taken seriously. WHY do you even think that? It's self limiting. Do you want an employer who says "gosh, I need someone today because I didn't plan well! I need an already-licensed PA!" or one who says "Based on the clinic's current growth trend, we're going to need another provider in a year--let's start looking for a PA now so we can recruit, hire, and train one who'll be up to speed by the time that need is critical" Yeah, if you're a 22 year old with no prior job skills, it's hard to take you seriously as a job applicant, but that really doesn't change upon graduation, either, does it? For those of us with decades of job skills and a CV we have to prune carefully to be a reasonable length, there's really no "too early", because what matters most to the employers is your past track record. Remember, all interview questions boil down to three: 1) Can you do the job? 2) Can we work harmoniously? and 3) Will you stick around? ALL of those can be answered prior to graduation, in a job offer that's made contingent on PANCE success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherLW Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 If you are going to spend time and energy looking for jobs, will it affect your current performance in school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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