Vladamir von bone
Forum Probie
If it was only that easy
How long did you go between getting your certs and landing a job?
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Since I only wanted to do 911 work, there are only 4 agencies within driving distance. I got all my certs, and waited for a spot to open. During the wait, I ran with the volunteer squad on a full time basis( I found a partner that was as crazy as me). I got a job with the first one I applied at. 4 months.
Trauma_Junkie
No rest for the wicked...
I got my basic numbers in October of 2010. I have yet to get a job in the field but not for lack of trying (i.e. applying, networking). I decided to pursue Paramedic so I've been doing that since February 2011. Eventually I'll get a position somewhere. It's proven to be a test of patience for me but I remain optimistic.
bigdogems
Forum Lieutenant
When I started I was hired by a IFT/911 company the day after my registry came in the mail (back when you had to wait about 6 weeks for hopefully a big envelope) I think in general its a little harder now. It's a fairly easy cert to get so over the years the job field has been saturated. The biggest problem I see with this that with so many people looking for jobs that employers have no incentive to raise wages.
As far as what to wear. I have a general rule that any interview I go to I wear a suit and tie. Overdressed will never be frowned upon, at least not by a reputable employer
As far as what to wear. I have a general rule that any interview I go to I wear a suit and tie. Overdressed will never be frowned upon, at least not by a reputable employer
hippocratical
Forum Lieutenant
Mine was minus 22 days.
1. Got temp license
2. Took written exam on a Sunday
3. Went to work on the Monday
4. 22 days later received word that I passed exam and became insta-certified.
Ta Da!
1. Got temp license
2. Took written exam on a Sunday
3. Went to work on the Monday
4. 22 days later received word that I passed exam and became insta-certified.
Ta Da!
oshawamedic
Forum Ride Along
4 months
SoCal911
Forum Lieutenant
3 weeks
I didn't begin my job search until around 15 months after I was certified, since I was volunteering and was placated by that for a while. Once I started looking, it was about a month and a half between starting applications and the interview that got me a job. It would have been a matter of a week or two had I not been out of town for a month. For my second job, it was about 3 months between starting the application cycle and the interview. I was working at the first job throughout, so it was significantly less stressful. I finished the old job on a Saturday and started orientation at the new place the following Monday.
EPFD112
Forum Probie
Got certified as a Basic on March 15th, applied to a local EMS service (at a theme park) the same day as I got my certification, had an interview, and was hired withing 2 weeks. Now I'm waiting for the park to open in 3 weeks..
Thriceknight
Forum Crew Member
It was a year and a friggin half from the time I got my certs till I got a job! It sucks in CA...sorry dude...
DarkStarr
Forum Lieutenant
4 months
socalemt123
Forum Crew Member
I got all my certs and within 6 days had an interview and job offer here in So Cal. Now it wasn't my first choice of a company, but it was a full time job with benefits. Now 9 months later, I have an interview with AMR next week.
Steveb
Forum Lieutenant
What province are you in?
I think they mean California
Steveb
Forum Lieutenant
Oh woops I confused CA for Canada.
EMTSTUDENT25
Forum Lieutenant
Took me 2 years JUST to get a non- emergency transport van gig(applied for everything I could in TN and FL).Just got hired on with an IFT company, awaiting start date. Taking slow steps in the right direction!! It's brutal out there.
Why didn't you just accept the original offer from AMR?