Summer 2020 is travel and vacation time. However, summer is also a good time to earn money during the vacation period, as many healthcare institutions have to cope with staff shortages. It is also interesting to note that many nurses are now completing their training and looking for permanent employment for the first time. Many training institutions want their trained specialists to be able to expand their knowledge in other institutions. For this reason, apprentices are often not automatically taken on or only until they have found another job.
An ideal opportunity for candidates would be temporary employment through a recruitment agency. Be it to bridge the gap until the next training program begins, to get to know new areas or to experience different processes and structures. It is also a good time to look for the ideal job in peace and without pressure. The application process for a suitable permanent position can sometimes take a long time. So if you don't yet know exactly in which direction you really want to develop and qualify, temporary assignments are a good idea.
A solid CV is becoming increasingly important. A permanent position must therefore be carefully considered, as constant changes and short periods of employment do not go down well with HR managers. This does not mean that if you really have chosen the wrong job, your chances on the job market are bad.
Deciding on a permanent position at the right time.
Not every team suits every applicant. Management styles are also so different that employees can very quickly feel uncomfortable. In the first few months, it is important to experience and assess this, as this is what the probationary period is for. Nevertheless, you should have a really good feeling after the trial working day, both from the team and from your superiors. A good working atmosphere is important to most employees. If you see team members treating each other well, this is also an indicator of a good working atmosphere. Of course, the treatment of those in need of care also plays a role in whether you can really identify with the facility.
The worst option is always to hastily accept a job out of financial necessity. These jobs often don't last long and the search starts all over again. A good placement agency can be very helpful here. Many facilities are visited personally by the placement agents of private Care AG. This enables them to provide their candidates with detailed information and recommendations in advance.
As a general rule, trial working days should be used as much as possible to get a more accurate picture of an employer. What is the atmosphere like in the team? How are the residents? How do faces change when supervisors are present? Of course, various taster days should take place within a relatively manageable period of time. You can't keep a facility waiting too long. Here too, candidates are well accompanied by the consultants they trust from private Care AG. So take advantage of our experience and advice.
Whether you want to apply for a permanent position or a temporary assignment, the first step is always a good application dossier.
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Sarah Frey
Care Manager Canton Aargau/Solothurn