Looking for work in St. Louis

[Dine 1]

Hi all

I got my work permit mid March..have now been looking for a job for about a month or so.. I know its not long, but I had to wait six months for the work permit, so it has been plenty. My profession is physical therapy, but I cannot work as a PT yet, therefore Im looking for work in the medical field that does not require a certain degree, such as medical recepcionist, clerk etc(this is all a part of my work as a PT) I am sending online applilcations left and right, but have received very little response. Is anyone on the forum in St. Louis that could help/advise? I am losing my mind not working, and it is pretty much making me depressed.

Much love and good luck to all of us looking for work.

[Darnell 8,478]

have you had a tour of the hospitals yet?

[adiiann 163]

Hi. Tried not only St.Louis, but the Illinois side closer to St.Louis.

I would suggest to apply in hospitals or clinics as staff while trying to get your certification. You may want to try Kirkswood area, lots of hospitals and clinic there.

[Dine 1]

have you had a tour of the hospitals yet?

Hi

Yes..or at least what's been posted online..Thats mainly Barnes-Jewish and Mercy. Apparently it is impossible to get a job at Barnes if you don't have some sort of connection there, someone that could recommend you. I have applied for positions that I am more then qualified for, but nadas. I've also applied for PT tech. jobs at the smaller clinics, but no response.. It's impossible to speak to someone, since none of these companies will leave a number.. I replied to some postings on craigslist too, well..at least I got a response, let's say that much )

[Dine 1]

Hi. Tried not only St.Louis, but the Illinois side closer to St.Louis.

I would suggest to apply in hospitals or clinics as staff while trying to get your certification. You may want to try Kirkswood area, lots of hospitals and clinic there.

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Hi, thanks for replying. I am doing all of that..the only thing is my commute can't be too far out.. I have even signed up with one of those emplyment agencies, hopefully that will get the ball rolling faster.

It's not all about the money, but being unemployed for this long is not healthy.. I am fairly young and its getting to me.. in a bad way.

And if you're in St. Louis, you must have noticed that it is too hot here

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Hi

Yes..or at least what's been posted online..Thats mainly Barnes-Jewish and Mercy. Apparently it is impossible to get a job at Barnes if you don't have some sort of connection there, someone that could recommend you. I have applied for positions that I am more then qualified for, but nadas. I've also applied for PT tech. jobs at the smaller clinics, but no response.. It's impossible to speak to someone, since none of these companies will leave a number.. I replied to some postings on craigslist too, well..at least I got a response, let's say that much )

I think what Darnell means is that you should go take a physical tour of the hospital to make some contacts. This is similar to asking for an "informational interview" where you interview them about their facilities and capabilities (people do this).

[adiiann 163]

Hi, thanks for replying. I am doing all of that..the only thing is my commute can't be too far out.. I have even signed up with one of those emplyment agencies, hopefully that will get the ball rolling faster.

It's not all about the money, but being unemployed for this long is not healthy.. I am fairly young and its getting to me.. in a bad way.

And if you're in St. Louis, you must have noticed that it is too hot here

Yep! Weather here is weird, can go from very hot to cold temp in a few hours. Just keep applying, it will take time, and work on your certification because it will helps you a lot. It took me more than 6 months to get part-time job when we're still in IL, then more than a year before I got job in my field which is the reason we moved here in St. Louis. I don't know much in medical field but it seems there's a lot here, just don't focus in St. Louis area, search on nearby counties.

[Darnell 8,478]

Hi

Yes..or at least what's been posted online..Thats mainly Barnes-Jewish and Mercy. Apparently it is impossible to get a job at Barnes if you don't have some sort of connection there, someone that could recommend you. I have applied for positions that I am more then qualified for, but nadas. I've also applied for PT tech. jobs at the smaller clinics, but no response.. It's impossible to speak to someone, since none of these companies will leave a number.. I replied to some postings on craigslist too, well..at least I got a response, let's say that much )

then that would be a no. You not walk around. 'applying online' won't work for you.

you should walk in, on the third shift, talk with folk in the nursing stations, and inquire. The third shift folksen usually have been there forever, know everybody, and can tell you who to talk to..

if'n yer nice to them

and if'n you bring sandwiches (no, i'm not kidding)

[Dine 1]

then that would be a no. You not walk around. 'applying online' won't work for you.

you should walk in, on the third shift, talk with folk in the nursing stations, and inquire. The third shift folksen usually have been there forever, know everybody, and can tell you who to talk to..

if'n yer nice to them

and if'n you bring sandwiches (no, i'm not kidding)

Really? Seems kinda odd and imposing.. I've never done that before

Yep! Weather here is weird, can go from very hot to cold temp in a few hours. Just keep applying, it will take time, and work on your certification because it will helps you a lot. It took me more than 6 months to get part-time job when we're still in IL, then more than a year before I got job in my field which is the reason we moved here in St. Louis. I don't know much in medical field but it seems there's a lot here, just don't focus in St. Louis area, search on nearby counties.

Yes!! We don't have tornados at home.. There are a lot of jobs, or at least it seems so, it is just terribly difficult to catch one Where in St. Louis are you, if I may ask?

[Darnell 8,478]

Welcome to American and the Health Care System .

and yes, really.

[Nessa 23]

lol if only you could get a job by bringing people sandwiches.

[adiiann 163]

Yes!! We don't have tornados at home.. There are a lot of jobs, or at least it seems so, it is just terribly difficult to catch one Where in St. Louis are you, if I may ask?

We're living in South County, about 15 mins away from downtown St.Louis

Edited May 24, 2012 by adiiann

[Dine 1]

We're living in South County, about 15 mins away from downtown St.Louis

Okey, Im at Kingshighway south city.. Think you and I might have spoken about meeting up before, but you ditched me

[adiiann 163]

Okey, Im at Kingshighway south city.. Think you and I might have spoken about meeting up before, but you ditched me

Oh... I'm sorry... was in the middle of relocation last year.... we're moving our stuffs from IL, then we're in the middle of buying a house.... was really busy... I lost track...

[redsnap 13]

Hello,

there are LOTS of voluntary jobs in hospitals, and if you start as a volunteer you might be a top pick when a permanent position opens up. That's how I got my job...

Good luck!