Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!
I've been reviewing resumes for open positions in my department and can't believe the resumes I've received: misspelling, words crossed off, no cover letter, including personal information about family life.
Look at your resume! Please don't send a resume if you have none of the job qualifications, unless your cover letter has explanation. eg. enrolled in education program etc.
I was taught in LPN and BSN program how to prepare a resume. Is this a lost art being skipped??
Also agree with our BB members that calling facility and finding out who is department manager, then forwarding your resume to them along with hr is great idea.
I work in smaller organization than hospital but has taken me over two months to get open positions advertised and three weeks to get resumes sent to me...those that sent to me directly have interview same week.
Questions during the job interview should be related to the job you are inquiring about. The following questions is illegal to ask during a job interview here in the U.S.:
Your personal life (married, divorced, children)
Pregnancy
Provision for child care
Religion
Club Memberships
Dependents
Ethnic background
Native Language
Physical Problems
Psychiatric Problems
Spouse's Employment
Credit Rating
Home Ownership
Questions You Should Ask (From Hospital Soup)
How long is the orientation phase and what can I expect?
If for any reason it seems that orientation is just not going well for me what will happen and who should I talk to about it?
Will I work with one preceptor throughout or will I have several different preceptors?
Who will be precepting me? Can you tell me something about them? Will I always have the same preceptor or will there be more than one?
What kind of professional advancement is available to nurses here?
What are some of the attributes of working for your hospital?
If I were to get a job offer from another hospital, why would I want to work for this one?
What is the criterion you will use to select the person you are looking for?
What kind of support can I expect from the nursing educators and preceptors?
What unique challenges has this unit faced over the last year? (I.e. successes, failures, etc.)
How much independence do nurses have in being creative problem-solvers?
Resigning From A Position
Check your facilities policy and procedures--most require that you give notice equal to amount of vacation provided, often 2-3 weeks; long term employed RNs can be 4-5 weeks.
Managers often need 1-3 months notice to be eligible for rehire --don't burn your bridges.
This question is directed to any nurse managers/ recruiters that may read this:
Would you ever consider hiring a nurse that is on probation for practice outside scope of license, even if rn is 100% up front about her situation? Why or why not? Is there anything a nurse on probation could do to increase her chance of getting a job? I need a management perspective! Thanks!
I was wondering. I am going to an open house at a hospital I am interested in applying to for a NICU position, and they said to bring a copy of my resume, does that have to include a cover letter? My school has never taught us anything about writing resumes so I am only going from what I have learned on here.
i see this tread has been going on for quite a while but I am in my 4th quarter of nursing school and we are working on our resumes. I've been reading all of the posts about not listing clinical rotations in your resumes so i'm not really sure what I should put. I've been a stay at home mom/professional student for the last 11 years. (My husband is in the military so we move every 2 years or so, so i only get to take a semester or two at a time). I have no work experience and my only training is my clinical stuff. what should i put on my resume?
I see this tread has been going on for quite a while but I am in my 4th quarter of nursing school and we are working on our resumes. I've been reading all of the posts about not listing clinical rotations in your resumes so I'm not really sure what I should put. I've been a stay at home mom/professional student for the last 11 years. (My husband is in the military so we move every 2 years or so, so i only get to take a semester or two at a time). I have no work experience and my only training is my clinical stuff. What should I put on my resume?
When I made my resume, I listed my clinicals that were relevant to the position. For example, I applied for a postpartum position so I listed where I did the OB and PP clinicals. I also applied for a NICU job so I listed that I had 2 clinical days of experience in one so they would know I had some idea of what goes on.
When I made my resume, I listed my clinicals that were relevant to the position. For example, I applied for a postpartum position so I listed where I did the OB and PP clinicals. I also applied for a NICU job so I listed that I had 2 clinical days of experience in one so they would know I had some idea of what goes on.
Thanks texas2007! That really helps. since I have no real experience anywhere except med-surg, i'll have to use my "special" days to my advantage. We only do one day in the ED, IV therapy, OR, L & D, etc...I really want to work in the NICU so hopefully I'll have something I can use.
Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.
Since all nursing programs have same requirments regarding clinical training, it is NOT necessary to list clinical experiences on a resume, is viewed as "padding" resume or making one appear to have PAID WORK experience when if fact part of education.
ONLY list clinical experience if extra course beyond program basics.
..... it is NOT necessary to list clinical experiences on a resume, is viewed as "padding" resume or making one appear to have PAID WORK experience when if fact part of education.
ONLY list clinical experience if extra course beyond program basics.
Oh, OK, then I'll be sure not to list my clinical rotations. Thanks for that advice!!! So basically should I just send out a blanket resume with a cover letter for different jobs? My resume will only include my schooling since I don't have work experience. I know most of our new grads get hired before their preceptorship if over but I don't want to depend just on that, especially if I don't like where I'm precepting.
My nursing program did not even mention job hunting, or any related considerations.
Many years ago, I graduated from an electronic tech trade school program, in which job hunting, resume writing, how to dress, etc. were covered extensively.
Since nurses are supposed to be professionals, you would think that how to professionally approach job hunting, interviewing, etc. would be an integral part of nursing programs.
If you have a degree in another industry can you put that on your title? For example, I have a Bachelor of Arts (in film studies) and I just received my LVN license, can I put My Name, LVN., BA. on my resume?
In my humble opinion, I think it might be perceived as misleading or confusing. I've worked professionally outside of nursing for a number of years and there aren't many professions that list the degree after your name like we nurses do. I think it is great to list the degree on your resume with you other education experience. I just wouldn't list a non-nursing degree or credential following your name on a resume for which you are applying for a nursing position. The same goes for you applying for a position in your previous field, you wouldn't list your LVN credential following your name on that resume.
I have a juris doctorate (law degree), I am wondering in the job search after I finish school if I should put down JD behind my name. Its common where I live for JDs to put JD behind their name.
Also, should I have my legal jobs on my resume? I would think that since it is a high-stress profession, it might translate over. What are your opinions on the subject?
It is only my opinion, but I would put all titles on the resume, but only those relevant to nursing on your badge. The extra education can only help you on the resume, you'd think!
Goddess_Flidais
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This question is directed to any nurse managers/ recruiters that may read this:
Would you ever consider hiring a nurse that is on probation for practice outside scope of license, even if rn is 100% up front about her situation? Why or why not? Is there anything a nurse on probation could do to increase her chance of getting a job? I need a management perspective! Thanks!