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I was wondering what kind of things really stick out to you on new grad resumes? How much do really great letters of recommendation matter? Since we all complete the same required classes, what makes one candidate get the interview versus another? Any tips on how to stand out from the crowd?

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Thank you for all your advice about presenting myself and my resume, but what I really need help with ASAP is what type of info should even be on the resume. I don't know whether or not to spend time & money on things that might make me stand out a little. I want to do L&D and am applying to several positions in the next week or two. Would it be very helpful to get NRP (neonatal resuscitation program) and FHR (fetal heart monitoring) certified? Those both are money & time consuming and I am willing to do so if it'll help me get the job. There are classes I can take this week and don't know if it'll be worth it. Also, I have found some free resources with modules in patient safety that have post tests to show info was learned. I thought it might help to show I've put in effort outside of class to learn about this important issue. Also, I have some things that I am unsure if would be relevant or worth putting on there, such as the aforementioned language knowledge and organization affiliations. I want to put them on there if they will help, but I don't want to clutter up my resume if they will not help much. The person I was referred to at my school for resume advice could not answer these questions since she is not a nurse herself. Any and all advice is appreciated, thanks :)

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