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Dump the objective and replace with 3 bullet points highlighting your 3 strongest assets.
Get rid of the "skills" part unless specifically asked. Managers and recruiters know what "skills" new grads have, and you can talk about it in the interview.
Where's your "Volunteering" section? We won't even look at resumes without it. Doesn't even have to be medically related.
You need to dump the objective. You need to sell yourself. What can you do for them? Are you good when you work as part of a team? Are you good at critical thinking? Are you a quick learner? Are you willing to go the extra mile for your patients to give them comfort?
These are the qualities I look for in a nurse who is caring for MY loved ones. I know you listed them in your work experience, but the top of your resume is weak. They may have quit reading before they even got that far. It is okay to mention your strong points more than once.
The skills section is probably unnecessary.
Oncology_RN13, BSN, RN
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I took my state boards a month ago and passed (woohoo) now it's time for a job. I'm getting e-mails saying that they have already filled the position or looking at other applicants more quickly than I am sending them out.
I'm seeing lots of people from my class getting jobs right away and getting their dream jobs. It's quite discouraging.
I'm thinking maybe it's something with my resume. I'm not sure. So if anyone can please take a look at my resume and give me some advice that would be much appreciated. Thank you so much,
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OBJECTIVE: Caring, enthusiastic individual seeking to obtain a registered nurse position that will provide an opportunity to strengthen my clinical skills and critical thinking in a hospital environment. To learn new technical nursing competencies to develop professionally as a registered nurse.
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2007- 2012 Front End Supervisor, MICHAEL'S ARTS AND CRAFTS
2004- 2007 Customer Service, MAKUTUS ISLAND
2003-2004 Customer Service, ENSTIEN BAGLES