annabug Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 I'm currently job searching for my first job. I'm looking in a certain city where there's tons of jobs posted for NP. Should I apply even though a PA is not stated? Is this ok to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabug Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I'm currently job searching for my first job. I'm looking in a certain city where there's tons of jobs posted for NP. Should I apply even though a PA is not stated? Is this ok to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickbrode099 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 view here all job descriptions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickbrode099 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 view here all job descriptions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasip Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Rick, what's the answer following your posting the link? I'm assuming that one shouldn't apply? I can remember PA's creating positions for themselves years ago, when things weren't as disadvantageous as they are today apparently, for NP posted positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasip Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Rick, what's the answer following your posting the link? I'm assuming that one shouldn't apply? I can remember PA's creating positions for themselves years ago, when things weren't as disadvantageous as they are today apparently, for NP posted positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Won't know until you try ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Won't know until you try ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 You should apply if the job is of interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 You should apply if the job is of interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogLovingPA Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I know a handful of PA's who applied for jobs advertised as NP positions who are now employed in those positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogLovingPA Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I know a handful of PA's who applied for jobs advertised as NP positions who are now employed in those positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBIDoc Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I have cold-called NP job adverts and been offered the job...sometimes they just don't have PA on the radar. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBIDoc Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I have cold-called NP job adverts and been offered the job...sometimes they just don't have PA on the radar. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdavis Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 never, ever hurts to send the resume, express your interest in the job, and point out your qualifications Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdavis Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 never, ever hurts to send the resume, express your interest in the job, and point out your qualifications Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted May 9, 2013 Moderator Share Posted May 9, 2013 2 of my current 3 jobs I got by cold calling and suggesting that these(rural) facilities needed a PA even though they did not even have a job posted for one at the time. at one of these I am the first PA they have ever had, at the other I am one of 4 in the group and they hire about once/decade. I convinced them they needed a deeper on call pool because they sometimes have problems covering shifts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted May 9, 2013 Moderator Share Posted May 9, 2013 2 of my current 3 jobs I got by cold calling and suggesting that these(rural) facilities needed a PA even though they did not even have a job posted for one at the time. at one of these I am the first PA they have ever had, at the other I am one of 4 in the group and they hire about once/decade. I convinced them they needed a deeper on call pool because they sometimes have problems covering shifts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBIDoc Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 never, ever hurts to send the resume, express your interest in the job, and point out your qualifications I would recommend calling the hiring party first and convincing them over the phone they need to look at a PA and why. It's too easy for an HR person to round file a PA CV if the "job description" calls for an NP...once you have them on the phone, tell them why your quals make you a good candidate, then offer to send them your CV in advance of an in person interview...they almost can't say no at that point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBIDoc Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 never, ever hurts to send the resume, express your interest in the job, and point out your qualifications I would recommend calling the hiring party first and convincing them over the phone they need to look at a PA and why. It's too easy for an HR person to round file a PA CV if the "job description" calls for an NP...once you have them on the phone, tell them why your quals make you a good candidate, then offer to send them your CV in advance of an in person interview...they almost can't say no at that point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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