I am Humiliated

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I had applied for a position at a hospital. I was struggling with my resume. I did not know which book to use so I turned to the internet and found resume writing assistance. I followed what was suggested and sent in my resume. A month later I found out that I did not qualify so they never called me for an interview. Luckily I found a wonderful book for nurse resumes and I wrote a new resume. When I compare it to my old one it is night and day. On this new one I have clear objective and listed all my skills... On the first one all I did was list the places where I have worked. I am so humiliated that I am ashamed to send my new resume to that hospital again. When they have more job openings does it mean I am disqualified for life?????????? Please help any advice will help I am humiliated.

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You'll never know until you try. They might not have even read the first resume because of surplus applications.

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I don't see any reason to be humiliated. My resume does not have an objective or skills section-just education and experience-and I have gotten excellent feedback about it! There is no one wrong or right way to do a resume and every hiring manager you speak to will have a different opinion. I highly doubt you are disqualified for life and would encourage you to apply over again with your improved resume. Remember, things that feel like the end of the world now are really not that big of a deal. Things always have a way of working themselves out. Good luck :)

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Usually when they say you do not qualify its just for that position. I have had many positions they email saying i was not qualified. Maybe they wanted experience or special certifications that you did not have! Do not be humiliated, when I sent my first resume in with a cover letter I had NO idea what I was doing. Looking back now I laugh like, "wow, thats really bad." I would DEFINITELY send your new resume and cover letter in for any jobs you are interested in! Goodluck, and stay positive :)

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Specializes in Hematology/Oncology.

I bet they wont even remember it.. lol

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

That's funny - because IMO, including an "objective" is very old fashioned. The 'I am perfect for this job' information is part of your cover letter. It's pretty obvious that any applicant's objective is to get the job. It is difficult to craft a generalized one-size-fits-all objective statement that would be appropriate for everything, particularly for a newbie. Hiring managers want YOU to adapt to meet the job requirements rather than try to ensure that the job meets your needs.

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Agreed!

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Specializes in ICU Stepdown.

I think that you making a new and improved resume shows that you are willing to improve and show growth. If they realize you sent in a bad resume before they might appreciate how you are willing to improve and that would be good for any position. And if they don't realize, even better.

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thanks everyone for the advice.

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Send it!

The other one is already in the trash.

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That's funny - because IMO, including an "objective" is very old fashioned. The 'I am perfect for this job' information is part of your cover letter. It's pretty obvious that any applicant's objective is to get the job. It is difficult to craft a generalized one-size-fits-all objective statement that would be appropriate for everything, particularly for a newbie. Hiring managers want YOU to adapt to meet the job requirements rather than try to ensure that the job meets your needs.

I think even this is controversial though. I've had hiring managers tell me that they won't even look at a resume that doesn't have an "Objective" listed at the top. It sucks that you never know until you send yours out, which kind of hiring manager you're approaching. lol

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Next time you prepare your resume for a position, be sure to read the job description or job announcement (list of duties, experience and education required, etc.) Then compare your experience, education, etc to the needs of the employer. If it appears you meet all or most of the job requirements, make sure your resume and/or cover letter specifies that. Then if you find you've been "disqualified," certainly you can call the HR department and ask on what grounds you were disqualified.

There are many details involved in a job search, and no doubt also in a hiring process. Lots of room for things to be omitted or simply overlooked on both sides -- yours and the hiring company. Don't take it so personally! Follow the good advice from others above!:)

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