Résumé Guidelines OFFICE OF CAREER, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTION KRISTEN PORTER

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1 Résumé Guidelines OFFICE OF CAREER, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTION KRISTEN PORTER

2 RESUME GUIDELINES General guidelines: 1. Emphasize your pertinent skills by: expanding information on related/relevant experiences condensing information about unrelated experiences tailoring information to position seeking 2. Make the resume attractive, with a balance of white areas, easy to read fonts and consistent bolding, underlining or use of italics. 3. Use good quality white paper and a good printer. 4. Use your own writing style. Strive for a clear, concise description. No spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors. Have three readers proof your resume. 5. Select the resume style that suits your circumstances. Avoid using a template. 6. If you are not called for interviews after you have applied several places, rewrite your resume. 7. A resume must be easy to read and well organized. Use pt. traditional font (Arial, Times New Roman, etc.) and no less than.5 margins. 10. Remember, the unpleasant repetition of any word distracts your reader. Control your use of pronouns, action verbs and other commonly overused words. Basic ingredients of a resume: o Name and Contact Info o Name - Place big and Bold at the top (16-18 font size and be sure to list any credentials you have earned) o Address, phone number(s) and professional address o Education o List only colleges from which you have earned a degree (leave out high school information) o List academic honors, awards, student leadership/activities, and student memberships. o Credentials (Certificates and Licenses) o Be sure to include the Issuing Agency and date awarded or date it expires o Experience o Should include clinicals, preceptorships, practicums, and work history o Place experiences in reverse chronological order (most recent first) o List Job title, Company, City/State, dates employed and job description o List a minimum of 3 bullet points for each position o Start each bullet point with a power verb (watch your tense use past tense if you are no longer in that position) o Skills and Qualifications (Optional Section); e.g., computer programs, equipment, foreign languages, etc. o Community Involvement (Optional Section); can include Professional Memberships here o o If you have the room to do so, list 3-5 professional references directly on your resume. If not, create a separate page with a heading that matches your resume and list them on a separate page. o Be sure to submit them along with your application. Most online applications will require you to fill out references as part of the application. o Information needed; Reference First/Last Name, Any Credentials; Name of Organization, ; ; address o Don t forget to ask your references first before you list them! What should NEVER be included: * Uncommon Abbreviations * Reason for leaving positions * Photographs * Jargon * I, me, or other pronouns

3 Before You Start Your Resume: Resume Writing Worksheet Use this form to brainstorm ideas for your resume and then place the information in your preferred resume format. Contact Information: Education: *List only colleges where a degree was obtained *Do NOT list high school Licenses and Certifications: *List when you anticipate receiving a license if it is required for your career. Name: Mailing Address: Address: : Institution: Degree seeking: Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science or Certificate Date Expected (Month Year): Major/Minor: Cumulative and/or Major GPA (if 3.0 or above): License name: License Number: Agency who issued the license: Relevant Coursework: (OPTIONAL) Work Experience: *Include jobs, internships, clinical, preceptorships, etc.. *Use bullet points and start with a power verb Title: Employer/Location: Duties: Skills used: Projects/Promotions/Awards: Dates Employed (Month Year to Month Year): Title: Employer/Location: Duties: Skills used: Projects/Promotions/Awards: Dates Employed (Month Year to Month Year): Community Involvement/ Leadership Experience: *Include organizations, teams, and volunteer activities where you contributed significantly Position: Organization: Dates: Position: Organization: Dates: Skills/Qualifications: *List languages, computer skills, specific software or equipment, transferrable skills (like strong work ethic and communication skills, etc.)

4 First M. Last State Street Toledo, OH Qualifications/Skills or Summary Statement (Optional) Skill/Qualification Skill/Qualification Skill/Qualification Skill/Qualification Education School Name, City/State Degree/Certificate Earned Academic Accomplishments, Student Organizations, Honors, Activities Graduation Date Licenses and Certifications License Name/Title Issuing Agency Date Awarded or Date Expires License Name/Title Issuing Agency Date Awarded or Date Expires Professional Experience (Include Clinicals/Practicums/Preceptorships, etc) Community Involvement Organization Name, Brief description of organization if not obvious from name, dates (optional), brief description of your volunteer duties (optional) Phone Number Phone Number Phone Number Address Address Address

5 First M. Last State Street Toledo, OH Summary Statement (optional) Recent Nursing graduate from an accredited nursing program with a passion for quality patient care. An adaptable and quick learner who has completed over 250 clinical hours and obtained experience with electronic health records as well as patient care. Knowledgeable with Microsoft computer programs and fluent in Spanish. Education Mercy College of Ohio, Toledo, OH Associate of Science in Nursing Graduated with High Honors Awarded President s List Member, National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) Expected Month Year Licenses and Certifications BLS for Healthcare Providers American Heart Association Expires Month Year Anticipate Ohio Registered Nurse after completion of NCLEX-RN Expected Month Year STNA Ohio Department of Health Issued Month Year Clinical Experience Student Nurse (Preceptorship XX hours) Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center - Toledo, OH - Medical Intensive Care Unit Student Nurse (Clinical Rotations XX hours) Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center - Toledo, OH - Oncology, Pediatrics, Pediatrics ICU, Neonatal ICU Mercy St. Charles Hospital - Oregon, OH - Obstetrics and Medical/Surgical Unit ProMedica Flower Hospital - Sylvania, OH - Psychiatric Unit Employment History City, State Job duties Transferrable skills Employment accomplishments City, State Job duties Transferrable skills Employment accomplishments Community Involvement Ronald McDonald House of NW Ohio Toledo, OH - Summer 2010 Mercy College Alternative Spring Break Trip Lawrenceville, NJ March 2013 o Worked with the Center for Faith Justice at a Soup kitchen, Thrift store, and Community center