Attaching resume or not?

[rawrn]

I've been applying for every job at every hospital in the city but nothing! Wondering if I should continue to attach my resume or not? Thoughts?

[Orca, ADN, ASN, RN]

A resume is redundant with an application, unless the application specifically asks for one. The information in a resume (apart from your education and job history, which will be on the application) is more along the lines of what you would discuss in an interview. I wouldn't give the HR department any more paper to deal with than what is necessary.

[rawrn]

Thank you for your response. I was thinking the same thing when I've filled out applications and although the apps never specifically ask for a resume, there is always a space that allows you to attach a resume. I think from now on, I'm not going to attach the resume and will wait for the opportunity to do so during the actual interview...if i ever get one! Thanks again, much appreciate your input!

[dishes, BSN, RN]

Follow up any electronic application submissions, by dropping off your resume in person, it will give you a chance to see the hospital in person. Ideally, go the hospital first and try to tailor your cover letter to show that you are aware of what the facility does and how you think you could contribute to the patient care in that facility. Do not send out the same generic cover letter to every employer and expect to get hired, it is an employer's market and you need to take steps to make yourself stand out.

If the hospital conducts panel interviews, than each member of the panel is given a copy of the resume to review prior to the interview, so it is important for them to have a copy of your resume before the interview.

Good luck

dishes

[Lacie, BSN, RN]

Follow up any electronic application submissions, by dropping off your resume in person, it will give you a chance to see the hospital in person. Ideally, go the hospital first and try to tailor your cover letter to show that you are aware of what the facility does and how you think you could contribute to the patient care in that facility. Do not send out the same generic cover letter to every employer and expect to get hired, it is an employer's market and you need to take steps to make yourself stand out.

If the hospital conducts panel interviews, than each member of the panel is given a copy of the resume to review prior to the interview, so it is important for them to have a copy of your resume before the interview.

Good luck

dishes

Good advice, and if I may add give a phone call followup. If you get an interview follow up with a brief thank you card. As the previous poster stated about cover letters - keep them to 1-2 short paragraphs and individualize it. I see too many cover letters that are long and it's so obvious they copied and pasted it from somewhere. I usually dont finish reading them. You can tell alot from that initial cover letter in relation to "first impressions".

[rawrn]

wow dishes...thanks so much...that was incredible advice and advice that i will definitely follow!

[rawrn]

ty lacie...just wish i could get the interview but mayb dishes advice will get me in the door!