Passed NCLEX, updated resume...no bites. HELP!!

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Hello! I just recently graduated an ADN program on 8/13/11, took and passed NCLEX on 8/26. My school has a career services department that helped me with my resume and cover letter. Even though I've updated both to reflect my licensure and graduation, I'm getting NO bites!! Can anyone offer me some advice? I can share my resume privately if anyone would be willing to offer me any suggestions on how to make it 'pop'!

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Specializes in telemetry.

I totally understand how you feel and what you are going through. I graduated in May, started applying in March, and was just offered a position last week after months of looking. The market is tough right now. Unfortunately, I would not be able to look at your resume, it is not something that I am good at. In my case, even though my career services had looked at it, I had my mom do it, because this is where she shines. She was able to personalize the resume and cover letter more than the career services because she knows me. My suggestion, find someone close to you who is good at this and my be willing to take the time to do this for you. Keep you head and the constently apply and look for work. Check online, the papers, hospitals websites, this may be something that takes some time. Good luck!:yeah:

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Specializes in ASC, Infection Control.

I made templates of my resume and cover letter for the girls on here, I can't remember where I posted the thread, but I've attached the template here for you. Should give you an idea on how to make yours stand out. Good luck!

resume template.doc

cover letter template.doc

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