Do you think creating a personal website would be creative in getting a job?

umcRN, BSN, RN · May 31, 2012

Hospitals consider it a MAJOR violation to post personal photos of any kind of patient interaction online or on any social media. Even if you were volunteering I'm not sure they would look well upon it. Never heard of anyone doing this for nursing so not sure it would be the best way to go about getting a job

Aongroup1990, CNA · May 31, 2012

Oh thanks i'm glad... i was just asking before i even thought about doing any of this.. and no im not going to do that....i think a resume would be better of course.... i also actually meant how should i market myself in getting a job or so....i may not add pictures...

roser13, ASN, RN · May 31, 2012

Since there seem to be roughly 100 applicants (at least) for every available open position, I sincerely doubt that any employer or HR personnel would take the time to visit the website of an applicant.

Aongroup1990, CNA · Jun 1, 2012

come on guys let's be openhearted ... i am just thinking of creative ways to make myself stand out.. if you dont think this is one way then list some ideas.... i just need some creative ways to think outside of the box other than a general standard resume...

roser13, ASN, RN · Jun 1, 2012

If you ask me, the #1 way to stand out is to NOT stand out.Your resume should be impeccably written and formatted. Absolutely 100% correct in spelling and grammar. A resume service would be well worth the expenditure.I truly am not trying to rain on your parade, but nursing managers do not want to see evidence of creativity, per se. They want to see the resume of someone who can follow the rules of resume creation. They want the pertinent information without having to wade through extraneous information or be smacked in the face by grammatical malfeasance.

Aongroup1990, CNA · Jun 1, 2012

I see what you're saying. . all opinions matter to me. The managers basically want to see if the employee per say follows directions. Basically, keep it plain and simple in this case... You're so right . and I will take a piece of your advice. I don't want to look like a fool doing interviews... Thanks so much for responding to me...