Moving to AK- Best hospital to work at?

[Takoda]

Originally Posted by SouthernLady

I filled out the online application with Matsu Regional for a clerical position. I live in Southern California right now and need to move in February.

My question is, do they take out of state applications seriously? Will they actually hire someone out of state without an interview first?

Hi, the answer to your question is no. It is tough to even get an interview coming from out of town. I have a great working history and masters degree, I placed my applications everywhere but until I moved and had an Alaskan address, I didnt receive one call.

My suggestion to you is to call, call, call and remind them that you are moving up there.

[z00]

I'm in California (and know very little about areas in AK or their hospitals) - but in my job searching I found a lot of postings for nurses in AK, some mention being "arctic circle" and "only by plane" - which sounds "remote" to me:

http://www.medhunters.com/customPage...dx8f13965.html


I personally wasn't looking for AK (the coooold ), but want to get my foot in the door for CLS. And it was the application to AK that came back. Phone interview coming up - and I'm back-and-forth between excitement and panic at the prospect. I've always wanted to visit... but living there.... that could be a rough transition.

[Rance]

You'll never know until you try it! Do yourself a favor and go for it! Besides...we need nurses!