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Cindy Whittum, GCDFCurrently Director, Health Professions/Nursing
Recruitment for the Michigan Health CouncilCertified Global Career Development Facilitator20+ Years Experience in Workforce Development5 Years Experience in Healthcare Recruiting5 Year’s Experience in University Career Services◦ 2.5 Years as Executive Director of Career Services
13 Year’s Experience in Retail Management
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Topics to be discussed
RESUMESWhy are resumes so important?
What makes a resume a good resume?ExamplesWhat are recruiters looking for on resumes?What’s the difference between a resume and a
CV When is one appropriate over the other?
What else should you know?Resources
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Why is a resume so important? It is the primary tool that will get you the
interview◦ Employer will develop impression of who you are
It is your marketing brochure◦ Provides a snapshot of your skills, education and
experience◦ Entices the employer to meet you (does not get
you the job…it gets you the interview)◦ Allows YOU to keep a record of your work history
It is a fluid document◦ May be different for each position◦ Will grow as you grow through professional
development and continued education
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What makes a resume 'good'?It is all relative
Personal preference – there is no magic formula
If you feel good about it, that’s half the battleGood representation of who you are
Clear, concise informationDesired skills, experience and education
highlightedBullet points Limited or no personal information
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What makes a resume 'good'? (con't)
NO TYPOS
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What makes a resume ‘good’?New or Recent Graduates
Focus on relevant education and trainingSpecific classes
Only list one or two and only if the class experience had a positive impact on your education or training
Specific clinical rotations*Feedback from employers has been mixed on this
Unique volunteer/internship experiences
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What makes a resume ‘good’?Experienced therapist
Focus on relevant and critical experience
Highlight accomplishmentsHighlight advancement/increased
responsibilityHighlight any additional training,
certifications you have received
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What makes a resume ‘good’?Strategically leverage past work experience
Employers like to see a work/volunteer historyHighlight transferable skills from previous
jobsCustomer service, problem solving, supervisionLongevity, dependability, stability, work ethic
Membership in professional organizationsLeadership rolesEvent planning
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What recruiters really looking for on a resume?
►New GraduatesClinicals
Borgess: “YES!!” Spectrum: “Never” Garden City: “Don’t particularly care…summarize
where…’I have rotated through DMC, HFH, GCH’” Oakwood: “No need” Pennock: “Do not spend time looking at all the
listed clinicals” Allegiance: “Yes…tell me so I can see if you rank
high, medium or low in the candidate pool”
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What are recruiters really looking for on a resume?
►GPA - majority of recruiters want to see it for new graduates
Garden City: “Absolutely, but so few students put it down.”
Pennock (Hastings): “GPA does matter to me and jumps right off the page.”
Oakwood: “YES!!!!” Borgess: “Yes, but it is not a major point.” Spectrum: “Interested, but not critical.” Allegiance: “Yes…tell me so I can see if you rank high,
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What are recruiters really looking for on a resume?
►Look at relevant experience above and beyond education (more important for new graduates)Volunteer experience in health care settingPast work experience in health care settingLongevity and progression at past positionsTransferrable skills
►1-2 pages in lengthThe days of “1 page only resume” are gone
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Resume or CV?What is a CV (Curriculum Vitae)
In the US, used primarily to apply for academic, education, scientific or research positions
More common and widely used in EuropeCV’s are more of a detailed synopsis of your
experience
Resume format is more accepted and preferred by recruitersEasier for recruiters to identify key skills
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What else do you need to know?Keep up on what’s hot and what’s not
Objective no longer necessary Employers prefer to see a summary statement or list of
relevant skills/abilities“References available upon request” no longer
necessary It is a given that you will provide references…save the
spaceNEVER include references on your resume or send
references unless asked for2 page resumes are fine
Make sure to include an identifier (footer/header on second page) Example C. Whittum page 2 of 2
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What else do you need to know?The resume is one part of an entire process
May need to tweak it to get desired resultsIt is a fluid document
Should be tailored to the specific opportunity you are seeking
Will grow as you grow professionallyShould be part of a comprehensive portfolio
History of your professional and career development
Great tool for documenting/tracking CEU’s, certifications, licenses, etc.
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What else do you need to know?Do not try to construct your resume in one
sitting◦ Do a draft, walk away◦ Come back , make changes
Have a trusted friend, professor, family member read it◦ Check for what????? TYPOS◦ Ask them if they agree this is a good
representation of your skillsKeep a comprehensive draft and update as
your career progresses
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Resources for Resume Writing
Michigan Health Care Jobs www.mihcj.org
Professional Development link
Quintessential Careerswww.quintcareers.com
Google – ‘resume templates1,000’s of free examples available
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Contact InformationCindy Whittum
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