Silly Question but I Don't Know How To Make A Resume

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

The RN to BSN course I've been accepting in I noticed requires a resume in our file. Although I've got coreqs to finish and won't have to have a resume for a year, recent work problems made me realize I don't have, nor know how to do a resume.

I've been with this hospital for 13 years and did not give them a resume when I applied. The last resume I did was a brief one right out of nursing school.

Anyway, what's the best way to make a resume. What's the best resource for us nurses to use?

Are resumes necessary, or is the information on job applications enough?

[litepath]

Use ten minute resume dot com. It is cool.

[suzanne4, RN]

Microsoft Publisher has a great one, takes about two minutes. Just drop the information in where they tell you to, that simple. :)

[jemb]

Most employers don't even expect a resume anymore. Even if you provide one , you are still required to fill out all the forms with the dates and employers, job descriptions, references.... Then they say, "we'll put your resume with your application", and probably never even look at it.

[BSN2004]

Go to askjeeves.com enter nursing resume, they give alot of rubbish to go through, but also some sample resume's that you can get idea's from. the job i just got was an online application but you had to cut and paste your cover letter and resume to it. good luck.

ps- you can find sample cover letters too!

[Smiley RN]

Hi! The book "Resumes for Dummies" is quite helpful. Also, most major office/& computer stores (e.g. Staples, Office Depot, etc.) have computer software specifically to help create a resume (e.g. WinWay Resume Deluxe.) You can choose the style, format, fonts, etc. that you prefer and they have sample resumes for different job categories. Then you just fill in the different areas (i.e. Experience, Education, etc.) with your own personal background....The software also has area for cover letters...

[Energizer Bunny]

Tweeters..I use the Works program that came with my puter (though it's probably outdated by now). I don't think it's a silly question at all. The way resumes are done changes all the time and I have never liked doing them!

[Deb123j]

At my public library - they have books on resume's. If I remember correctly they even have a couple of books (in the nursing section) on how to write a resume if you're a nurse.

Hope this helps!!! :)

[Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN]

I used tenminuteresume.com to create mine, used it to get the job i got now.

[suzy253, RN]

Tell you what Tweets...you find the format you want to use and I'll type it up for you (secretary for 20+ years). :)

[Jailhouse RN]

Great advice from all. Have used many of the suggestions made in here. It is also a good idea to update your resume with your current employer to show how you have improved yourself and how much more of an asset you are to them. Its also good when you apply for promotion.

[Katnip, RN]

Just remember Tweety, once you've got your resume done, keep it updated regularly. Every job I've ever applied for required one sent before an interview was set up. I've heard that even in-house, managers want to see a recent resume.

Don't forget to include things such as CEUs (I'd just list the total number you have and offer to senda separate list separately if they want the details--don't forget to keep that separate list of credits you've taken), in-services, any kind of education you've done on your own, any awards, certifications, etc. If you've given inservices, list them. If you've provided any kind of educational information other than what's in your normal day for patients, list that.

Make yourself sound good, but don't stretch the truth too much. :)