New graduate RN need help with resume!

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Hi, I'm a new graduate RN from Toronto (still waiting for exam results tho), now I want to focus on finding a position in Long Term Care. I have beeing sending resumes out through HFO and some other sites since FEB, I haven't get any call yet. My resume and cover letter were edited by ppl in caree centers many times and they said they are great. However I don't think they are experienced in Nursing resume. Could anyone give me some tips about resume and cover letters? What should I do to get a chance for interview? Thank you so much!

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Specializes in NICU, Nursery.

I think what you did is fine. Most employers will know that as a new grad RN they can't really expect much from you in terms of experience. ;)

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Specializes in ICU, ER.

Google "CV template for nurse" that is what I did. A CV is better for new grads because it focuses on education and clinical placements whereas a resume is focused on work experience.

I had also been sending resumes out through HFO since early this year and I didn't hear anything, but when I gave up on HFO and started looking up DON e-mails I was selected for 2 interviews within a couple weeks and was offered a casual position in the 2nd interview. Might be worth a try...

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hi Rescue Ninja, what do u mean by DON e-mails. m also appling for the jobs haven't got a call

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Specializes in medical/ surgical.

Hi, I have the same confusion. Does this mean we send applications by using their direct email address?

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Specializes in ICU, ER.

Sorry, I should have worded that better. Yes, I went on websites of all of the hospitals/LTC homes in my area and found the DON's email or some sites listed a HR email that was for people to send resumes to and sent my cover letter and resume right to them. Two of the DON's that I sent to directly gave me an opportunity to interview. I haven't heard anything from resumes I sent through HFO and I sent to every single RN position in Ontario.

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Hi RescueNinja, did you try going to nursingcareerscanada.ca this is the official national job board of the CNA for nurses in canada. the site has been re-launched, with new look and feel, enhanced functionalities, new features! here is the link www.nursingcareerscanada.ca

hope this help:)

which career/employment centres you have been going to?

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Specializes in medical/ surgical.

Thank you very much! I will try this way, and hopefully I can get something here.

By the way, I am also thinking about probably looking the jobs in other province. Do you have any suggestions? Which province will be good for a new grad get on the road?

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Specializes in medical/ surgical.

I went to the career center at my school, but I found they do not really understand nursing or healthcare career. Right now I am searching a new one for rewriting my resume.

It's so stressful at this time!

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I went to the career center at my school, but I found they do not really understand nursing or healthcare career. Right now I am searching a new one for rewriting my resume.

It's so stressful at this time!

I feel the same, that's why I was hoping to get some help from experienced nurses, how to make resume stand out more~~

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For LTC, go to the place itself. Not a lot of LTC have websites so go around your neighbourhood and actually seek them out. I heard this gives you a better chance since they can put a face to your resume. Some have even gone as far as wearing their scrub to show that they're ready to work right away. Hope that helps.

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For LTC, go to the place itself. Not a lot of LTC have websites so go around your neighbourhood and actually seek them out. I heard this gives you a better chance since they can put a face to your resume. Some have even gone as far as wearing their scrub to show that they're ready to work right away. Hope that helps.

Thank you, I went to 2 places and the reception got my resume, hope it works out~

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