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Stephanie H. Drake, MBAExecutive Director, ASHHRA
Creating a Valuable Resume
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Objectives
1. How to create an well-organized resume2. Writing an professional cover letter 3. Figuring out what you what next
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The Resume• Is a snap shot of your career• One or two page summary of your education,
skills, accomplishments, and experience
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Writing YOUR Resume• 5 parts:– Objective– Executive Summary or Selected Achievements– Work Experience– Education– Skills and Accomplishments
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The Objective or Summary
• An objective tells potential employers the sort of work you're hoping to do
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Executive Summary• Or sometimes called Selected
Achievements • This is a opportunity to put
together 4-6 bullets that taut your greatest accomplishments
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Be Specific• In today’s market many healthcare
organizations have applicant tracking systems that scan resumes looking for key words related to the position you are applying to
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Work Experience• Briefly give an overview of work that has taught you
skills• Include your work experience in reverse
chronological • Include:– Title of position, – Name of organization – Location of work (town, state) – Dates of employment
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Action Wordsachieved acquired
administered analyzed
coordinated created
cultivated designed devised edited
enforced
established forecasted founded launched
negotiated originated oversaw
performed produced
reorganized trained
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Education• Your most recent educational information is
listed first• Include your degree (A.S., B.S., M.A., MBA,
etc.), major, institution attended, minor/concentration
• Mention academic honors
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Memberships, Certifications and Awards
You may want to add:–Key or special skills or competencies– Experience in volunteer
organizations–Certifications or awards received
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Resume Checkup
• Run a spell check on your computer before anyone sees your resume
• Get a friend to do a grammar review• Ask a mentor to proofread and review
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Resume Design
• Use a font size of 10 to 12 points • Use non-decorative typefaces• Choose one typeface and stick to it• Do not use horizontal or vertical lines,
graphics, or shading
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Common Mistakes
* Mis-spelled words* Not touting accomplishments* Vague information about your role
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References• Ask people if they are willing to serve as
references before you give their names to a potential employer
• Do not include your reference information on your resume
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The Cover Letter
• This is your opportunity for the employer to see your writing skills and see a snap shot of you
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What’s in a Cover Letter?
• Purpose • Audience • Content • Format
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Format of a Cover Letter• 1st Paragraph (2 or 3 sentences)– job applying for – personal contacts with the company
• Body (2-3 paragraphs)– Qualifications relative to the position
• Conclusion (1 paragraph)– State your earnest interest– Request an interview
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Gatekeepers
• Unexplained gaps in dates could indicate that the applicant is hiding something
• Degrees listed from unfamiliar colleges or universities could mean no degree at all
• Lack of preciseness or vagueness in past job responsibilities could indicate a false job listing
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What to do next?
• Where should you look? • Should you post your resume
externally• How to apply to the job? • Should you follow up? • Is networking important?
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Your Next Career Move• Talk with individuals in roles that interest you• Really try to do some soul searching about
what would make you excited
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Key Areas to Post Your Resume
• Linked In • Company Job Postings• Professional Society Job Boards
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Top 10 Qualities Employers Seek
• Communication skills (verbal and written) • Technical Skills• Honesty/integrity • Teamwork skills (works well with others) • Interpersonal skills (relates well to others) • Motivation/initiative • Strong work ethic • Analytical skills • Flexibility/adaptability
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QUESTIONS.