About to apply to SON. Resume help? Thank you!

Fireman767 · Jun 7, 2013

I am editing what should and shouldnt be in it in bold and underlined

I am applying both for the BSN and accelerated master's program. I have a degree in music already. This is the first time I have written a real resume and i'm not sure if it is ok or not. It is due in September, so I have time, but want to get as much as possible completed. Thank you in advance. The application instructions said 1 page, outlining the topics sectioned in bold below. I added the degree section. Was not sure at all what to put under leadership so I wrote traits I feel I possess.
Also, it did not say what font to use for resume. Should I use the same one as specified for the essay to be on the safe side. Also, how would you suggest I make it have visual appeal without going over the top? It looks pretty boring!
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100 Lee Road, xxxxxxxxxxx ▪ Cell: (000) 000-0000 ▪ [email protected]
Health Care Interest and Experience
BLS for Health Care Providers (American Heart Association) Every nursing student has BLS/Health care provider, you can remove this because it is of little value to a nursing program
Volunteer Greeter at Children's Hospital
Managed long term care of animal with chronic renal failure This can be placed under work experience or volunteer work
Participated in xxx Tiger Study Not sure what this is, or how it applies to you, more details would be needed, which would make it useless
Job shadowed paramedics, EMTs, and nurses at xxxxxxxxxxx
Campus and Community Involvement
Tau Beta Sigma Honorary Band Sorority
Iron Giant Percussion Quartet, guest performer
Trinity United Methodist Church, timpanist
xxx Recital (performed solo timpani composition "Classic African" by Joseph Aiello)
xxx Wind Symphony (achieved 2^nd chair)
xxx Community Wind Symphony
xxx Marching Blazers
xxx Steel Band
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Choir
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxScholar's Bowl
Leadership Qualities This category is not important since a person explaining traits they think they possess has little significance to a resume or recruiter
Self-motivated learner. Able to work independently or as contributing member of team.
Concerned with quality and detail. Completes tasks correctly and on time.
Good verbal and written communication. Uses proper grammar and speaks clearly.
Maintains positive attitude and professionalism. Accepts and represents others well.
Employment
2008-2013: Jack's Family Restaurants, Inc. - Provided quality customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations. Built a loyal client base.
2006-2008: xxxxxxxxxx Lifeguard - Supervised patrons and practiced preventative safety. Obtained first aid, rescue technique, and CPR training. Maintained lifesaving equipment. Tested chlorine content and pH value of water and completed maintenance of facility.
2005-2006: Sitel Technical Support - Answered incoming calls, and addressed customer issues using standardized procedures. Asked questions to determine customer needs. Recorded all information in proper database.
2003-2005: xxxxxxxxxComputers - Answered customer product inquiries thoroughly. Took and delivered messages accurately. Handled delicate situations involving customer requests, special needs, and complaints.
Degree Don't call it degree, call it education and include the school you attended, the years you went there, and any other school important (high school degree if within past 5-7 years.
Bachelor of Arts in Music with Instrumental Concentration, xxxxx May 2012

Realistically when you do the resume you have categories:

Work experience

volunteer work/experience

activies (sports groups, clubs, etc)

awards and achievements

education

Everything must have a date on it, some schools or groups factually check resumes (not all, just a few may call a reference or place of employment to confirm it). Your Cumulative GPA does not need to be placed on the resume unless its good (3.5 or better). Health care interest is something that isnt necessary since they assume you have interest in healthcare.

Not to be mean, but you really should have seen your career center at your last college, they could have helped you better than most people could.

margerator · Jun 7, 2013

Thank you for your reply. However, every section I elaborated on was specifically asked for on the application directions. Would it still be wise omit sections they want?

Fireman767 · Jun 7, 2013

really would be more helpful to see exactly what they are looking for then. If this were a real resume as in you were applying for a job, more than likely the place would discard your application because its all over the place and not specific. That is if they asked for your resume or CV. If they want their own version then follow what they say. Just you really don't list your traits for leadership. you list specific leadership activities, such as manager of 3 workers/coworkers, or trained 3 workers at same time, or president of student government. If you don't have any direct leadership positions, then some at job such as teaching clients. The tiger study can be removed because they will want an explaination of it and its not really something they will look at.

margerator · Jun 7, 2013

Okay. Thanks. This is for entrance into the school of nursing, though. Not for a nursing job. I am still doing pre reqs.

Fireman767 · Jun 7, 2013

Okay. Thanks. This is for entrance into the school of nursing, though. Not for a nursing job. I am still doing pre reqs.

if they asked for a resume its because they want to see how professional you are. Not because they figure your getting a job. my old college asked for resumes and the admissions recruiter said they run through it in 30 seconds and it was the make or break point for many students. in 30 seconds if you dont catch their attention, they will find someone whose resume does.