Labor & Delivery Resume for a New Grad

[mmw89]

Hi everyone! I am going to be graduating in December 2013 and I am needing to start applying for jobs! I understand that most facilities want their applicants for L&D to have prior experience in med/surg but I was wanting to apply to a few L&D jobs just to see. I was wondering if anyone had any tips on important things to put on a resume for L&D that I might not think of. I know I am behind on the job hunting, but I was really only focused on passing my Advanced med/surge class! I'm sure some of you can relate! I am precepting in L&D right now and hoping that might look good on a resume. Thanks for any and all suggestions!!!

[megan005]

Hi there, I got a job in L&D right after graduation. Are you close with your preceptor, maybe you could ask her if she still has her resume or cover letter from when she applied to her L&D job. Also if you want to work on the unit you're being preceptored on make sure you speak with the unit manager and tell them you would love to work there.

[mmw89]

Thanks for the advice! I took the advice and spoke with the unit manager which I think really benefit me. I also spoke with my preceptor about resumes and she helped me out a lot. She also agreed to be a reference!