Post #620959 by VampiressRN on Sun, Jan 15, 2012 7:31 AM

I have been a nurse for over 30 years and always lucky to have a job...not the glamorous profession many people think it is, but I am very dedicated and have much job satisfaction...don't hate me cause I'm employed.

There are so many people that had jobs and were securely ensconced in a specific niche, then either the job was automated or became obsolete. It is hard to move out of the "I'm trained to do this and that is what I do" mode, but really beef up your resume. Think outside of the box, explore job positions that don't necessarily focus on just your skill physically, but maybe the thinking style that was required. The job title "project manager" is fairly nebulous, you might look for something like that in the type of business you did. Sometimes attending a seminar to get a certificate in your field can be a great investment and provides the opportunity to network. I certainly don't have the answer, but just encourage you to broaden your scope and know that there are often hundreds of people that apply for the same job now days. Beef up your resume, build an impressive portfolio, match yourself to the job you are applying for, be confident and promote yourself as team oriented and autonomous during interviews. Best of luck to you.