Unusual ways to get attention to resume?

Biffbradford · Feb 17, 2012

Here it is. The latest, up to date advise on how to get a job. Read my post here: https://allnurses.com/nursing-resume-help/resume-critique-feedback-673408.html

This information comes from nurse recruiters, nurse managers, the director of human resources, and even the president of a local hospital himself within the past few weeks.

If you want to get hired, **SMILE** and tell them what you can do for their patients to make it a positive experience!

catlvr · Feb 18, 2012

Thanks so much for the help; I'll rewrite my cover letter and try to make it more customer service oriented...I know that I can learn the specialized skills to be a great hospice nurse, but getting my foot in the door may be problematic.

Double-Helix, BSN, RN · Feb 23, 2012

Since it's close to home, have you considered going in in person? Dress up as if for an interview, bring copies of your resume and cover letter as well as any other documents you might need (references, transcripts, etc.). Walk into the building and ask to speak to the nurse manager or DON. Tell them that you have applied for X position on Y date and you wanted to reiterate your interest in the position. Hand them a copy of your resume and say, "If you have time, I would love to sit down with you and discuss the position further, or you may contact me at your convenience."

Hopefully they will be so impressed with your initiative that they will offer you an interview. If not, you haven't lost anything.

getu · Mar 18, 2012

Dear Biffbradford

may i ask why i couldn't be able to open your link?i was trying to get some resources in applying a job.

Aviationurse · Mar 18, 2012

Biffbradford...i could not open the link either.....wanted to read your advice

Eric Cartman · Mar 19, 2012

Dear Biffbradford
may i ask why i couldn't be able to open your link?i was trying to get some resources in applying a job.

I am having the same problem. I am very interested in what the link has to say. Please share if you can.

Thank you

Biffbradford · Mar 19, 2012

Heh ... I can't find it either. Was it deleted? ???

Ummmm, basically I believe I said that today's healthcare is run like the hospitality business even so far as taking models from Disneyland. When you punch in, you are 'on stage'. Everything is positive ... 'what can I do to make your experience better?' It's the little things that count. While still providing top notch medical care, the atmosphere is much more relaxed. Less hurried. More personal.

"Excuse me ... I'm trying to find xray" ... "Sure, it's just down that hall, first door on the right ... here, I'll take you there."

That is the way of the future in healthcare and that's the tone your cover letters should have.

It's not 'me me me' , it's ' I know what your values are, I agree 100%, and here's how I can help you meet those values and goals'.

At more than one hospital I applied to, the hospital president took part in the interview process with all employees, making sure that they knew this was what is expected of them and that they could fit this mold.

Now, I'm not saying that technical expertise is not needed as well, but I'm just trying to guide you to what angle to approach prospective employers.