resume help

renerian, BSN, RN · Feb 25, 2003

If you have microsoft there are templates in the works area. If you have microsoft office there are some there too. Do you have that product?

renerian

SirJohnny · Feb 25, 2003

ebeRN:

- My resume is posted at:

http://members.aol.com/~jpcoxey

- Click on the resume link.

- I no longer live in Denver, so the address/phone number info is invalid.

- The resume is for a computer science position, but I think you may like the format/layout. It's different than most.

Enjoy.

John Coxey

([email protected])

Agnus · Feb 25, 2003

Fresh out of shool

list Education first.

Then work experience, most important any health care related experience.

Any certs like CPR

last put

Any awards and or nursing orgs. Like nursing scholarships, class president, National Student Nurse ASSn. etc

Dont put ref or "ref available" of course they are available.

Putting an objective at the top is ok

but keep it broad. Like: To obtain a position as a registered nurse that will allow me to utilize my skills and grow. Or something simular.

llg, PhD, RN · Feb 25, 2003

As someone who receives and reads resumes, I think Agnus's advice was pretty good. Personally, I have never put an objective on my resume. I handle that within the cover letter -- which should ALWAYS be tailor for each job you are applying for. I work in a children's hospital and you would be surprised at how many resumes we get with objectives stating that the person really wants to be an OBGYN practitioner or something else that is not in-patient pediatrics.

Your cover letter should VERY briefly introduce yourself and say what you are looking for and/or why you are interested in working for them.

llg

SirJohnny · Feb 25, 2003

With regards to cover letters.

I usually make the first paragraph customizable, and leave the remaining two paragraphs alone.

The last paragraph - is just one sentence that states that I will be calling them in a week. That's if I have their phone number.

And YES!!! I call them in a week's time.

P.S. A hint: Sign your cover letter in blue ink. It stands out better. Also, don't use middle initial. Use your full middle name for both resume & signature. For some reason, it seems to help and is recommended by several interview texts.

John Coxey

([email protected])

sjoe · Feb 25, 2003

One of the best books on the subject:

"Resumes that Knock 'em Dead" by Martin Yate.

You might also be interested in reading at least chapter 19 in his book "Knock 'em Dead 2003" which discusses interviewing strategies for recent graduates.