Resume question

[bluecoffee]

Hi,

I just wanted to ask for some help with my resume. I'm having trouble with the career summary. How is it supposed to differ from what you say on your skills or proficiency list? The only things I can think of are how much experience I have, what unit I've worked in. Is it a good idea to put words like: team-player, dedicated, hard-working? I've read those were pretty generic and wouldn't really help me.

In terms of achievements, I can't really think of any. I've gotten employee of the month at a agency once, but I don't think it's that important.

I've read different things with regards to how you should write your resume. Some say to take out your address so that employers don't write you off because of your location, some leave it. Trying to upgrade my resume, cause it hasn't worked the last few months.

Thanks for your time.

edit: While I'm at it, if you have a skills and proficiency list, what would you then place on your job experience? Would it be redundant to put the the things you already placed on your skills list?

[CanadianRN16]

Why would you leave out an employee of the month award? That is physical proof of those generic soft skills and can only help you.

I personally include my acquired skills in the description of my job experience and include my address.

While it never hurts to improve on your résumé, it does not mean it is negatively affecting your job prospects in its original form. There's not much to do but stay pro active in job applications until you land an offer.

[Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN]

Moved to the Resume Advice for Nurses forum.

Best of luck in your job hunt!

[bluecoffee]

Thanks for the reply. I don't know, I guess I thought it wouldn't be a big deal to them, but I'll include it in.

Did you also have a skills list, and then add some of the things you include there onto your job experience?

Thanks for the support. Just kind of discouraging when you don't hear from anyone, so I figure I have got to be doing something wrong. I appreciate the help.

[bluecoffee]

Thanks, sorry for posting it in the wrong forum.

[CanadianRN16]

Thanks for the reply. I don't know, I guess I thought it wouldn't be a big deal to them, but I'll include it in.

Did you also have a skills list, and then add some of the things you include there onto your job experience?

Thanks for the support. Just kind of discouraging when you don't hear from anyone, so I figure I have got to be doing something wrong. I appreciate the help.

I personally don't. I just include relevant experiences/ awards that indicate those skills. The only added list I include are certifications/ my license number/ and membership to nursing organizations (e.g. desired qualifications in my area).

Given the fact you only have a page of information standout, you're better off focusing on relevant skills in your cover letter that allude to your work/ volunteer/ educational experience.