Are you ready to start working as a casual nurse with a leading nursing agency like First Choice Care? That's a great choice! Agency nursing offers unmatched flexibility, variety, and control over your shifts. But, when applying many nurses unknowingly make small mistakes that can cost them an interview.
To help you avoid these pitfalls, we’ve compiled a list of the most common (and easily avoidable!) mistakes nurses make when applying for casual work.
Imagine this: You’ve submitted your application, your experience looks great, but when the recruiter tries calling you calling... the phone number doesn’t work. Or worse, your email address is missing a letter, and you miss that interview invite. Fortunately, these are easy to fix.
Common mistakes:
Double-check your contact details before hitting submit. A small typo in your phone number or email can mean missing out on an interview. Make sure your voicemail is set up too and remember to check them.
Unlike graduate programs or permanent hospital roles, casual nursing jobs require applicants to have a minimum amount of clinical experience. This is to ensure that agency nurses can step into different healthcare settings with minimal supervision.
Common misconceptions:
Before applying, check that you meet the minimum experience requirement listed in the job ad, this experience is clearly stated in your CV and you're able to provide evidence of this experience. If you’re unsure, reach out to the First Choice Care recruitment team!
Your CV should highlight your nursing experience, skills, and qualifications clearly and concisely—but many applicants go wrong here:
Too much detail: Listing every duty from every job you’ve ever had can overwhelm recruiters.
Too little detail: A bare-bones CV that just lists job titles without responsibilities or specialties may not stand out.
Ideal CV length: 1-2 pages, with clear sections on qualifications, clinical experience, and key skills.
Bonus Tip: Tailor your CV for agency work by including:
Cover letters are not always required but if you do choose to send a cover letter keep it brief and personalised. Mention why you’re interested in agency nursing, your flexibility, and what you bring to the team, this is especially important if you are new to working as an agency nurse.
If you have specific preferences, such as type of facility or shifts, the cover letter is a great place to include that information.
Getting your application right is the first step to starting your journey as an agency nurse. With these tips, your application is sure to stand out and get you through the recruitment process quickly.
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