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Post by chayan on Oct 24, 2010 0:35:25 GMT -5
Before the summer I approached 2 instructors to ask for letters of recommendation. One gave me the letter. The other one told me that she prefers to address the letter to someone specific, so I should come back to her with names and addresses of whoever I was applying to. Well, at that point I still hadn't started the job search so I had no names. She said don't worry, she'll be around next year too and I could approach her any time. Well, now that I've started the job search in earnest I have been trying to contact her through her school email address and # and I can't reach her. I need 2 letters of reference in order for my application to be complete. I"m starting to get panicky because many places with graduate nurse programs have deadlines and if I don't get my application in by the deadline, that's it--by the time the next residency comes around I won't be considered a grad nurse anymore.
As a last ditch I contacted a different professor who will also most likely give me a good reference--but she hasn't responded to me either. I will try again on Monday or go down to the school in person if need be. I just don't like to put pressure when THEY are doing ME a favor.
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Post by achot on Oct 24, 2010 12:02:32 GMT -5
Yeah, they told me that,too ( they dont want to be bothered) so I gave them a name just to get the letter right away! The longer you are from school the less they are available. You can contact the school secretary, or transcripts or even the Dean. Recruit their help in getting your letter of recommendation. If you did clinicals and got close to another nurse or head nurse, ask her for a letter of recommendation (or he, sorry all you male nurses).
Keep persisting politely and pleasantly.
It helps to be complimentary while doing so
Good luck
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Post by chayan on Oct 24, 2010 12:15:14 GMT -5
That was smart, just to make up a name. However, how did you reuse the letter? Just blocked out the name she addressed it to? Also, some places want the letter of recommendation in a sealed envelope. Let's make the application process as tedious as possible to dissuade all but the most determined job seekers!!!
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Post by chayan on Oct 25, 2010 13:06:48 GMT -5
I got in touch with her today and she said she'd have the letters for me by the end of this week. (She was sick last week and wasn't opening emails.  ) |
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Post by achot on Oct 25, 2010 14:22:51 GMT -5
Great! Otherwise I would be stuck doing it !
You have heard of that recommendation letter that sounds complimentary but when you read from the last line on up is quite scathing. I cant find it but will look- it is quite humorous.
I hope you will get what you are looking for!
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Post by achot on Oct 25, 2010 14:29:20 GMT -5
That was smart, just to make up a name. However, how did you reuse the letter? Just blocked out the name she addressed it to? Also, some places want the letter of recommendation in a sealed envelope. Let's make the application process as tedious as possible to dissuade all but the most determined job seekers!!! I would never tamper with a letter, that would make the whole thing suspect. Besides, it wasnt really necessary, I just gave the letter to future potential employees as is, and they understood by the date that I had the teachers write it right away for my first job and then kept the letter. No one ever asked me for a sealed envelope, I find that ridiculous. If they want they can call the place and speak directly to the teacher, something I have done. But you are right, many employees DO make the process difficult to weed out the unintelligent, and find the most hungry or determined candidates. My boss has a hard to find office, she never tells people how to find it, assuming that those who do are intelligent and determined ( I had no problems finding it...) What always astounds me is the promises made before employment, and how quickly that attitude changes once orientation is over. |
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Post by chayan on Oct 25, 2010 18:05:38 GMT -5
Great! Otherwise I would be stuck doing it ! You have heard of that recommendation letter that sounds complimentary but when you read from the last line on up is quite scathing. I cant find it but will look- it is quite humorous. I hope you will get what you are looking for! Yes, I think she'll give me a good rec. That's why I asked her. But I'll take one from you, too!  Some places make your reference fill out a form with a checklist ranking you on qualities like intelligence, creativity, hard-workingness, etc. I think the whole thing is ridiculous. Actually, I'm not applying to any of those places (the fact that they're out of state doesn't add to their appeal). |
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Post by Rivka P on Oct 25, 2010 21:02:53 GMT -5
Chaya- I had to take quizzes like that this time around with my job search! They were horrendous! Both places told me that based on my results, I was not fit for their organization, but would not tell me why. I got no feedback whatsoever. I can reapply and retest in 6 months, but I have no clue how to score better next time.
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Post by chayan on Oct 25, 2010 21:57:59 GMT -5
No, this isn't a test. You have to give the form to your reference and have her rank you on things like initiative, flexibility, judgment, teamwork, flexibility etc. If I had to take a personality test I'd probably do well, only because I took a course in test construction so I know how they score these things and I know how to answer.
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