What to Do When You Don’t Land Your Graduate Nursing Program (Australia)

High Performance Nursing | Nursing Careers & Nurse Entreprenuership

In this episode of the High Performance Nursing Podcast, Liam dives deep into the realities of not landing a graduate nursing program. He addresses the anxieties and disappointments many new graduates face when their application doesn’t result in their dream job. This episode is filled with practical advice, mindset shifts, and actionable steps for graduates to take after facing rejection. Whether you're a grad nurse or making a career pivot, this episode offers insights that will guide you through the challenges of navigating your nursing career.

Key Takeaways:

• Application Tips: Discover why tailoring your application to the organization’s vision and values is crucial. Learn how to ensure your CV stands out in a sea of applications, with emphasis on how to present your growth and achievements clearly.
• Interview Strategies: Understand why interviews can be the stumbling block for many graduates and how to hone your interview skills to impress any panel. Liam shares tips to make the interview process easier for the hiring panel and how to make yourself the "easiest hire."
• Mindset Mastery: The power of self-belief plays a critical role in how you perform and present yourself during the hiring process. Learn how to change the disempowering stories you tell yourself, focus on growth, and develop confidence in your abilities.
• The System & External Factors: Acknowledge that the hiring system has its challenges and biases. While you can’t control everything, Liam encourages you to focus on what you can improve and why not landing your preferred role doesn’t mean you’ve failed.
• What Next? Practical steps on gathering feedback, refining your CV and interview approach, and seeking guidance for ongoing career growth.

Action Steps:

1. Join the Free Nurse Growth Hub: Gain access to free resources like CV templates, interview guides, and more by joining Liam’s Nurse Growth Hub.
2. Work with Liam 1:1: If you need more personalized support, Liam offers VIP 1:1 coaching to help you navigate your career journey.
3. Share this Episode: Know someone who’s struggling with job rejections? Share this episode with them to provide the motivation and support they need.

Connect with Liam:

• Instagram: @highperformancenursing
• Email: [e-mail]