so i had posted on a different thread how my resume alone got me an interview and not because of my nursing experience - or lack thereof. the coordinator was so impressed by it that they were actually excited to meet me! so here's a sample of my cover letter, and i will reply to it with my resume - hopefully it copies and pastes somewhat formatted. please don't copy it word for word out of respect - but i hope you can get a good idea of how to stand out from the rest! hope this helps:)
[color=#4f6228]char.lpn
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city, state, zip
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large pic of caduceus to right of heading (couldn't paste it)
june 17, 2011
pamela f
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city, state, zip
dear ms. f:
“char demonstrates commitment to excellence in all she does…she will be a dedicated nurse and an excellent addition to the staff at any organization that employs her.” – judi b, dnp, fnp-bc, *college clinic instructor (excerpt from reference letter). i am hoping to join your organization as an lpn.
i am a recent graduate of the reputed nursing program at *college, having received my practical nursing license in november 2009 and graduating the adn program in may 2011. i intend to sit for the nclex-rn sometime this summer and in the meantime, continue to work as an lpn. my nursing experience is in the geriatric field, which i enjoy immensely, but i believe i can easily adapt to any other nursing field and be molded into the type of nurse whatever position i enter calls for. i am often commended by patients, supervisors, and coworkers for my level of compassion and dedication to my patients; i have a genuine interest in their well being, and do everything i can to work as their advocate. i also worked as a cna out of high school, furthering my holistic understanding of the needs of those i care for.
i am looking for a nursing position to advance my skills and challenge me, and to be part of a team that prides itself on compassion and advocacy. i have a very strong work ethic and one of the most positive attitudes at any company i have worked for. there is something powerful that overcomes me when i have the ability to help someone in need, and all that matters in that moment is helping that person. i want to feel that powerful emotion every day, and this is why i’m a nurse. can i make a difference at your company?
i welcome the opportunity to meet with you at any time to further discuss the chance to become a part of your team and to provide you with letters of recommendation. if you have questions, or if you want to schedule an interview, please contact me at phone #.
wow such an excellent resume. i do like the color, but i want something my own and want to find other different fonts ... where did you find the fonts at.. and how did you put the picture on there like that very cute.
how do you do the photo thing? Is this a plus when attaching your resume to online job aplications? I'm a guy not sure adding a photo would seem odd for a guy to do...
I noticed you listed clinical experience, is this also a standard to do on resumes?
i was always told through my school to put "references available on request"
I do have 3 letters of recommendation as well, I like the quoting them idea. Though my letters seem to be generic junk my instructors used for everyone. pro or con to use?
CharleeJo.RN
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Happy to help! :)