RESUME WRITING

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RESUME WRITING

• OPENING THE DOORS TO OPPORTUNITY !!!

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YOUR RESUME IS A SALES ORIENTED MARKETING TOOL
RESUME
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HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU THINK WILL BE TAKEN TO LOOK
AT YOUR RESUME?

• ABOUT 20 SECONDS!!!

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WHAT CAN YOU DO TO MAKE YOUR RESUME...

• CATCH SOMEONES EYE?

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PERSONAL DATA

• NAME
• ADDRESS (LOCAL PERMANENT)
• PHONE NUMBER (LOCAL PERMANENT)
• E-MAIL
  
  
• NANCY D. SANDERS
  
  Home
  School
  
  6897 Red Lane
  278 Ocean Way
  Thurmond, MD 28771 Ocean Town,
  MD 21998 [phone]
  [phone] .
  
  SU2002_at_SALISBURY.edu

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CAREER (OPTIONAL)

• ONE OR TWO PHRASES
• NOT TOO VAGUE OR TOO SPECIFIC
• BEST WRITTEN FOR A PARTICULAR JOB
• EXAMPLE
• To secure a position in med-surgery in a
  hospital setting.

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EDUCATION

• DEGREE
• UNIVERSITY AND LOCATION
• GRADUATION DATE
• FOREIGN STUDY PROGRAMS
• GPA
• RELEVANT COURSES
• 
  
• EXAMPLE
• (Candidate for) Bachelor of Science In Nursing
  May 2003 Salisbury University, Salisbury,
  MD
• GPA- Major 3.1/4.0 Overall 3.2/4.0
  Relevant coursework
  Psychology of Aging

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THINK GENERAL SKILLS

• Computer literate-Ex. programming languages, word
  processing , etc.
• Communication-writing, speaking,etc.
• Interpersonal-diversity, ethical, respect
• Analytical/Problem Solving-systematic, logical,
  creative, focused, judges well
• Adaptable/Flexible-able to change, relocate

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GENERAL SKILLS

• Teamwork-works well with others,
  understands group dynamics
• Leadership-energetic, enthusiastic,
• initiative driven, organized, decisive
• Integrative and Life-Long Learner-Tolerates
  entry-level, humble, patient, open to ideas
• Mathematics-Basic computation skills
• Foreign Language

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EXAMPLES OF SKILLS

• Nursing- Physical Assessment, IV Therapy, and
  Patient Care
• Communication-Corresponded with
  physicians and other members of the health care
  team to deliver quality patient focused care.
• Computers- Recorded patient care information
  into hospital computer documentation software

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Continued Examples of Skills

• Analytical/Problem Solving- Utilized the nursing
  process when caring for patients
• Adaptable/Flexible-Worked
  a variety of hours/shifts at hospital
• where completed nurses training
• Teamwork- Collaborated with other
• health care professionals when
• creating a patients plan of care

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Continued Examples of Skills

• Leadership-Served as president of...
• Integrative and Life-Long Learner-Advanced from
  beginning nursing student to a learning lab
  assistant
• Mathematics- Figured complex drug calculations
• Foreign Language- Translated for Spanish speaking
  patients

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EXPERIENCE

• PAID JOBS
• INTERNSHIPS
• VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• EXAMPLE
• Intern Summer, 2002
  Atlantic General Hospital Berlin, MD
• Helped to develop an outreach program to ..

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ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENT

• EXAMPLE
• Created a multimedia presentation outlining
  the treatment plan for post operative

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ACTIVITIES

• LIST ORGANIZATIONS
• STATE YOUR ROLE
• BRIEFLY DESCRIBE IF APPLICABLE
• EXAMPLE
• Chairperson, LEADS Program
  2001-02
• counseled local high risk elementary school
  students on the importance of education

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HONORS

• SCHOLARSHIPS
• AWARDS
• HONORARY SOCIETIES
• DEANS LIST
• GRADUATING WITH HONORS
• EXAMPLE
• Recipient of the OUTSTANDING NURSING STUDENT
  AWARD
• University Trustee Scholarship

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OTHER

• SOMETHING UNIQUE
• 
  
• EXAMPLE
• Head Counselor and Lead Instructor of St. Marys
  College Sailing school in St. Marys City, MD

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REFERENCES

• USUALLY NOT INCLUDED ON RESUME
• ATTACHED WITH RESUME AS A DIFFERENT SHEET IF
  PREFERRED
• 
  

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REFERENCES FOR JOHN WILLIAMS

• President Blaine Smith Employer, 1999-2002
• The Feed Company
• 1234 Sandy RD
• Wayne, TX 22391
• [phone]
• Charlie Endicott,Associate Director Academic
  Advisor
• Career Services Instructor
• Salisbury University
• Salisbury, MD 21801
• 410-543-6075
• rcendicott_at_salisbury.edu
• 
  

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Tips for Choosing References

• Consider different types of references
• Get permission to use someone
• Collect all details from each reference
• Keep your references informed
• Be sure to thank your references

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A WELL WRITTEN RESUME WILL GET YOUR FOOT IN THE
DOOR.

• WHERE YOU GO FROM THERE IS ENTIRELY UP TO YOU!!!