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Resume




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Whether you are a recent graduate or have many years of
work experience, your resume can be the doorway to a more
fulfilling career. When a recruiter looks at your resume and
decides whether to invite you for an interview, the “first
appearances” rule applies. You only have a few seconds to
make a good impression and set yourself apart from other
candidates. Following the guidelines in this brochure will
make it easier to write your resume and succeed in gaining
an interview.




Why write a resume?
The point of writing a resume is to get you an interview.
Once there, you have the opportunity to sell yourself and get
the job. However, without the right resume to open the door,
you may never get the chance.


Be aware that within the first seven to ten seconds of
reading your resume, the person screening applicants must
be convinced that you merit further consideration. In that
short window, they need to find and review a summary of
your education, skills, accomplishments and experience!




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Basic rules for a                                                            New graduates and
                                                                             candidates with less than
successful resume                                                            five years experience
Certain general rules apply, no matter your level of experience or the       Your resume should consist of one page. The following
                                                                             guidelines have been specifically developed to help people
job opportunity for which you apply.
                                                                             with limited experience meet the criteria important to the
                                                                             hiring decision.
1.   Be brief
     If you have one to five years' experience, one page is sufficient.
     One or two pages are appropriate for a candidate with more
                                                                             Format
     than five years' experience. If you are mailing or faxing your
     resume, never go beyond two pages. If you are submitting your
                                                                             Header
     resume via an Internet application form or to a large employer
     with an automated applicant tracking system, you can submit a
                                                                             Center your name, address, telephone number(s) and email address at
     slightly longer or shorter resume, as it will not appear in a
                                                                             the top of the page. Indicate whether the telephone numbers are home,
     specific 8.5quot; x 11quot; format to the reviewer.
                                                                             work or cell phone. Only list your work number if it is appropriate for a
                                                                             prospective employer to call you at your current job.
2.   Use standard resume structure
     List jobs and education in chronological order with the most recent     Objective
     first. When listing specific tasks or accomplishments within a job
                                                                             Although quot;Objectivequot; is a standard resume section, be careful!
     summary, use bullet points whenever possible. Make it easy for
                                                                             Objectives that qualify you for one position can immediately disqualify
     the reader to follow the format.
                                                                             you for another. Always review the objective on your resume against the
                                                                             requirements of a specific job opportunity and change it if necessary.
3.   Presentation is critical
     If you're mailing your resume or giving one out at your interview, it
                                                                             An objective is a statement that expresses the intended career path
     should be on white or off-white paper. Type in an easy-to-read          in your field(s) of interest. Your objective needs to be specific. State
     font such as Times Roman, Arial or Helvetica, and in an easy-to-        a positive, such as: “To secure a position as an analytical chemist
     read size (depending on the font, between 10 and 12 point).             in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry,” or “Participate in
     Don't make the mistake of using attention-getting colored paper,        the start-up of a new hospital unit and contribute positively to its
                                                                             success.” Don’t waste the space on generalities such as “To find
     artistic borders or pictures. Don't cram in too much information.
                                                                             employment with a dynamic company that will utilize my
     White space can be very effective as well as making it easier for
                                                                             professional skills and experience.” Every job seeker has this
     the reader to absorb content.
                                                                             objective and it’s meaningless to a potential employer.

If you're emailing your resume as a Word document, or cutting and            Education
pasting it into an Internet job form, keep the format simple.
                                                                             Always put your education before your work experience because it
Complicated indents, tabs and other formatting may get lost in
                                                                             tells the prospective employer more about your current
translation to a different version of the software or job form and your      qualifications. List your education in reverse chronological order
                                                                             including: degree, major, school and year. Add honors and awards
information may be garbled or deleted.
                                                                             you have won and relevant courses, projects or activities that are
                                                                             applicable to your stated career path.

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Employment History                                                               Professional


List dates (month/year), title, company and location for each job held,          If you are a member of a professional association, list it, along with
beginning with the most recent. Give a one-sentence summary about                any committee position you hold with the association or awards you
the company if it's not an immediately recognizable name such as                 have won from the association.
quot;$1 billon pharmaceutical R&D company.quot;
                                                                                 References
Briefly summarize duties and accomplishments in each position held.
Use action words to define activities and responsibilities. For example:         Do not list references on your resume. The simple line: quot;References
Achieved, Designed, Generated, Launched, Supervised and Budgeted.                available upon requestquot; is appropriate, but optional. When asked to
                                                                                 submit references, do so on a separate sheet of paper and make sure
Group all jobs unrelated to your field(s) of interest, full or part-time, that   you check with the people you name first. This is important because:
                                                                                     •
you held while attending school. An introductory statement such as:                      The person may not want to be a reference
                                                                                     •
quot;I worked at the following positions to cover 75% of my tuition during                   The person may have moved, changed jobs or otherwise not
collegequot; will show your sense of responsibility and ability to hold a job.               be at the number you're listing
                                                                                     •   The person may be open to suggestions as to what will be
Don't disregard any experience just because it was unpaid. Internships                   said about you. It may not be immediately obvious to them
or other unpaid positions that you gained valuable experience from can                   why you are a good match for the position and you need to
be included here.                                                                        spell it out.


Never assume that the prospective employer will understand                       Salary History/Requirements
accomplishments and duties implicit in a previous job. Be as complete
and concise as possible. When applicable, clearly point out how your             Do not list your salary history or requirements on your resume.
efforts have led to revenue generation or cost-savings. For example:             There are many variables in compensation including benefits and
quot;Created and implemented new inventory management systemquot; is nice,               bonuses. Listing a salary history that immediately places you out of
but quot;Created and implemented new inventory management system                     range for a specific position disqualifies you from consideration.
saving 20% over previous year's expenses and reduced work hours by               You may be willing to take a lesser salary to work for a specific
45%quot; is downright impressive.                                                    organization because it's prestigious, a non-profit, or for some
                                                                                 other reason, but the person reading your resume may not
Additional Skills                                                                understand or readily accept that.


This is the section in which you can place skills and abilities that
aren't immediately obvious by your degree(s) or positions held, such
as familiarity with software programs, photography or knowledge of
foreign languages.




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J O H N D . CANDIDATE
                                           1234 Main Street


                                                                                                          A brief recap of this format
                                         Anytown, CA 90200
                                         777.777.7777 (Cell)
                                   email: johnd@oalabsupport.com




      Objective:      Laboratory position supporting R&D or QA/QC in the pharmaceutical or
                      biotechnology industries.
                                                                                                          Header
      Education:      UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Berkeley, CA
                      B.S. Biochemistry, June 2002
                      Completed an honors research project analyzing amino acids by electrophoresis,
                                                                                                          Name, address, telephone number and e-mail address centered at the
                      ion exchange chromatography and density-gradient centrifugation.

                                                                                                          top of the page.
                      Relevant coursework:
                      Biophysical chemistry   Organic chemistry Genetics
                      Microbiology Physiology Toxicology

      Experience:
                                                                                                          Objective
      June 2004 –     Bentley-Hayes Laboratory, Santa Barbara, CA
      Present         Laboratory Technician


                                                                                                          A clear, concise statement expressing your intended career path in
                      Conducted stability testing on new pharmaceutical products to determine viability
                      under different environmental conditions and interactions with other chemical
                      compounds.
                                                                                                          your field(s) of interest.
      July 2002 –     University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
      June 2004       Laboratory Assistant


                                                                                                          Education
                      Prepared reagents and supplies for freshman chemistry labs.

      Sept. 1998 –    Financed 75% of university tuition through several summer and part time jobs.
      Feb 2002
                      Laboratory
                                                                                                          Degree, major, school, year, honors, awards won, and any additional
                      Chromatography: paper, thin layer, ion exchange
                      Electrophoresis: Disc, SDS–PAGE, and Agarose centrifugation

                                                                                                          courses, projects or activities that are applicable to your stated
                      GC: HP 5890 HPLC: Waters 486

                      Computers
                                                                                                          career path.
                      Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus, Dreamweaver

      Professional:   Student Affiliate of American Chemical Society
                      Freshman Steering Committee
                                                                                                          Employment History
      References:     Available upon request.




                                                                                                          All employment listed in reverse chronological order showing dates,
                                                                                                          titles, company and location. Group all jobs held during your school
  Example of a resume for a recent graduate or person with less than                                      years and group all internships.
  five years’ experience
                                                                                                          Additional Skills

                                                                                                          Additional skills including knowledge of computer hardware/software,
The previous section headings, as well as headings that follow in the                                     languages, etc.
next section, cover the majority of information that is essential to a
                                                                                                          Professional
well-structured, complete resume. It may be appropriate, based on
your specific background and experience, to include one or more of the                                    Any professional associations you belong to or have won awards from,
following sections:                                                                                       including any volunteer work.
     •   Honors
                                                                                                          References
     •   Awards
     •   Activities                                                                                       “References available upon request” on your resume; names and contact
                                                                                                          numbers on a separate sheet if required.
A resume update is only necessary once a year, or when you
change jobs. When you reach the three to five year plateau, a
radical change should be made to more clearly define your
qualifications.




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Resume for the experienced                                                  Your accomplishments should also be introduced within each employment
                                                                            listing, as these are the milestones within the scope of a job. You should
candidate                                                                   present them in bullet format and they should be stated, if possible, in
                                                                            quantifiable terms that show how you personally contributed to the
                                                                            company's bottom line.
The basic rules still apply, but now the resume may be
                                                                            For example:
extended to two pages. Regardless of length, the following
                                                                              •   Supervised 30 employees, reduced department turnover 50%
format changes should be made.
                                                                              •   Managed new product introduction which increased sales 25%
                                                                                  over previous year

Format                                                                        •   Developed successful five-year strategic business plan


Qualifications Replace Objective                                            Additional skills

It's time to remove the objective stated at the top and replace it with a   This follows employment history and is presented in the same way as
summary of your professional qualifications. You are now a specialist by    the earlier resume. This section may include special licenses,
virtue of your professional and personal strengths and overall experience   certifications and training you've acquired during your years of
that transcend a specific job duty or function. You must package yourself   employment.
as you would a product by determining what it is that a prospective
employer is buying when they are hiring you.                                Education

For example, if you have 10 years' experience as a lab manager in both      This section follows additional skills and is presented as described
pharmaceutical and petroleum industries in positions where you managed      earlier. Coursework listings are removed from your resume, as work
both staff and a budget, you can package yourself as quot;Successful lab        experience becomes the most relevant factor for employment. Be sure
staff manager in pharmaceutical and petroleum industries working            to include your academic thesis title, if appropriate.
through team building and staff development, as well as contributing to
the bottom line through cutting expenses and developing revenue-            Professional
generating policies.quot; Follow this with bullet-pointed specifics such as:
                                                                            Professional information is entered below education. You will most likely
  • Demonstrated expertise in analyzing, interpreting and solving           have added to the credits you previously listed.
     problems
                                                                            References
  • Skilled in operation of a variety of analytical instruments
  • Excellent problem solving skills                                        The notation “References available upon request” is the last item on the
                                                                            resume, but is optional.

Employment History

Following your professional qualifications, this section contains your
employment history presented in the same format discussed earlier, i.e.
date, title, company, location and duties. Employment history now
precedes education because years of practical experience become a
greater factor in hiring decisions.


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J A N E E . CANDIDATE                                                                                             J A N E E . CANDIDATE
                                              73 Sunnyside Drive                                                                                                 73 Sunnyside Drive
                                              Anytown, CA 90200                                                                                                  Anytown, CA 90200
                                             555.555.5555 (Home)                                                                                                555.555.5555 (Home)
                                              999.999.9999 (Cell)                                                                                                999.999.9999 (Cell)
                                        email: janee@oahealthcare.com                                                                                      email: janee@oahealthcare.com


        Qualifications:
                                                                                                                                             Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
                                                                                                                             June 1994 –
                                                                                                                                             Staff Nurse, Intermediate Medical Unit
                                                                                                                             June 1995
                      • Demonstrated expertise in analyzing, interpreting and solving problems
                      • Skilled in operation of a variety of analytical instruments
                                                                                                                                             Delivered nursing care to acutely ill medical patients and their families. Assumed
                      • Excellent problem solving skills
                                                                                                                                             charge responsibilities and participated in scheduling committee activities.

        Experience:                                                                                                                          Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Lake Charles, LA
                                                                                                                             June 1993 –
                                                                                                                                             Staff Nurse, Telemetry Unit
                                                                                                                             May 1994
                          Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA
        June 2004 –
                          Staff Nurse, ICU
        Present                                                                                                                              Delivered care to acutely ill medical and cardiac patients and their families.

                          Delivered care to critically ill adult patients in Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Surgical
                          Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and Medical Intensive Care Units (MICU).                                                MCP-HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA
                                                                                                                             Education:
                                                                                                                                             BSN, September 1994 – May 1995
                          Sutter Auburn Faith, Auburn, CA
        May 2002 –
                          Staff Nurse, ICU
        June 2004                                                                                                                            HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER, Lake Charles, CA
                                                                                                                                             Diploma in Nursing, September 1992 – May 1994
                          Delivered care to telemetry, cardiac and medical ICU patients.
                                                                                                                                             UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO, San Diego, CA
                          Nurse Finders, San Diego, CA
        Dec. 1999 –                                                                                                                          Liberal Arts, September 1988 – May 1992
                          Supplemental Staff Registry Nurse
        May 2002

                          Agency Nurse in various Emergency Departments in San Diego region.                                                 ACLS, 1994
                                                                                                                             Professional:
                                                                                                                                             CCRN, July 1998
                          Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA
        Aug. 1997 –                                                                                                                          Proficient in care of patient receiving CVVH/CVVHD therapy
                          Staff Nurse, ICU
        Nov. 1999                                                                                                                            Member Hahnemann Hospital Ethics Committee,1995
                                                                                                                                             Trauma Nursing Certification, Hahnemann Hospital, February 1995
                          Redding Medical Center, Redding, CA
        June 1995 –                                                                                                                          PALS, March 2002
                          Clinical Supervisor, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
        Aug. 1997                                                                                                                            Inter-aortic Aortic Balloon Pump Certification, November 2002
                                                                                                                                             Trauma Nurse Certification, May 2002
                          Lead a multidisciplinary team in the provision of quality, comprehensive care to
                          critically ill patients and their families. Managed the ICU by ensuring adequate
                          staffing levels and monitoring use of labor and material resources. Accountable for                                Available upon request.
                                                                                                                             References:
                          directing unit activities during the assigned shift while taking a full patient assign-
                          ment. Acted as a resource to staff members. Performed employee evaluations and
                          conducted quality improvement initiatives.




  Example of a resume for the experienced candidate                                                                     Page two of sample resume




A brief recap of this format                                                                                        Writing a
                                                                                                                    cover letter
Header

Your resume may now extend to two pages.
                                                                                                                    Cover letters are critically important when applying for a specific job. Your
                                                                                                                    letter should directly address the job requirements as posted and
Qualifications/objective change
                                                                                                                    emphasize the items from your resume that are most pertinent to the job
                                                                                                                    posting. Make it easy for the person reading your letter to see how your
Replace the objective stated on your previous resume with brief
bullet points describing your professional strengths, capabilities and                                              previous experience makes you a perfect candidate for the job.
experience.
                                                                                                                    •     Note the order of importance in which requirements are listed
                                                                                                                          on the job posting and reflect that order in your cover letter
Order of sections change
                                                                                                                    •     Draw attention to your industry-related experience
                                                                                                                    •     Add anything else from your professional history that may be
Employment history including accomplishments precedes education.
                                                                                                                          relevant to the position
Professional and finally the notation quot;References available upon requestquot;
                                                                                                                    •     Research the company to which you are applying
follow this.

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Conclusion
NEVER...NEVER...NEVER
here are four main things to avoid when applying for a job:
                                                                                Following these simple resume-writing rules won't get you

1.    Never send a form letter                                                  the job. However, assuming you are well qualified, you will
      These do nothing to build your stature with the reader. In fact, they
                                                                                have a much better chance of getting an interview. Getting
      create a negative first impression because the reader feels you're
                                                                                an interview is a significant accomplishment, since a small
      not interested enough to take the time to respond specifically to the
      posting. Customize every cover letter you write to focus on your          percentage of all applicants for a particular job make it to
      specific qualifications and keep a copy for reference.
                                                                                this stage, especially in today's tough job market.

2.    Never change your resume to suit the job
      Your resumes may end up on the desk of the same recruiter if you          Remember, if you get a call for an interview, you know your
      respond to blind ads or different divisions within a company.
                                                                                resume has succeeded and you can use it again with
      However, when applying via Internet postings, review your resume
                                                                                confidence! Now you need to effectively sell yourself to the
      for usage of keywords listed in the job posting. For example, if a
      posting calls for a nurse manager to supervise a staff of 10, use the     prospective employer. As with your resume, first impressions
      words quot;nurse,quot; quot;manager,quot; and quot;supervise staffquot; in your resume.
                                                                                are critical. You may have the greatest technical skills, but
      Without emphasizing such terms, a company using scanning
                                                                                pay attention to your professionalism, appearance,
      software may dismiss your resume.
                                                                                promptness, preparedness, vocabulary, articulation and
3.    Never send out a resume or cover letter without
                                                                                communication skills. They're just as important and can win
      checking spelling, grammar and appearance
                                                                                or lose that job for you!
      Typos are an automatic turnoff!


4.    Never include any of the following information
      Age, ethnicity, political affiliation, religion, marital status, sexual
      orientation, birthplace, photos, height, weight or health.


Finally, remember to refer to the job posting number and job title exactly
as they appear in the job posting as the recruiter may have several
positions with the same title to fill.




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On Assignment Build Your Resume

  • 1. People First. Building Your Resume www.onassignment.com
  • 2. Whether you are a recent graduate or have many years of work experience, your resume can be the doorway to a more fulfilling career. When a recruiter looks at your resume and decides whether to invite you for an interview, the “first appearances” rule applies. You only have a few seconds to make a good impression and set yourself apart from other candidates. Following the guidelines in this brochure will make it easier to write your resume and succeed in gaining an interview. Why write a resume? The point of writing a resume is to get you an interview. Once there, you have the opportunity to sell yourself and get the job. However, without the right resume to open the door, you may never get the chance. Be aware that within the first seven to ten seconds of reading your resume, the person screening applicants must be convinced that you merit further consideration. In that short window, they need to find and review a summary of your education, skills, accomplishments and experience! 1 www.onassignment.com
  • 3. Basic rules for a New graduates and candidates with less than successful resume five years experience Certain general rules apply, no matter your level of experience or the Your resume should consist of one page. The following guidelines have been specifically developed to help people job opportunity for which you apply. with limited experience meet the criteria important to the hiring decision. 1. Be brief If you have one to five years' experience, one page is sufficient. One or two pages are appropriate for a candidate with more Format than five years' experience. If you are mailing or faxing your resume, never go beyond two pages. If you are submitting your Header resume via an Internet application form or to a large employer with an automated applicant tracking system, you can submit a Center your name, address, telephone number(s) and email address at slightly longer or shorter resume, as it will not appear in a the top of the page. Indicate whether the telephone numbers are home, specific 8.5quot; x 11quot; format to the reviewer. work or cell phone. Only list your work number if it is appropriate for a prospective employer to call you at your current job. 2. Use standard resume structure List jobs and education in chronological order with the most recent Objective first. When listing specific tasks or accomplishments within a job Although quot;Objectivequot; is a standard resume section, be careful! summary, use bullet points whenever possible. Make it easy for Objectives that qualify you for one position can immediately disqualify the reader to follow the format. you for another. Always review the objective on your resume against the requirements of a specific job opportunity and change it if necessary. 3. Presentation is critical If you're mailing your resume or giving one out at your interview, it An objective is a statement that expresses the intended career path should be on white or off-white paper. Type in an easy-to-read in your field(s) of interest. Your objective needs to be specific. State font such as Times Roman, Arial or Helvetica, and in an easy-to- a positive, such as: “To secure a position as an analytical chemist read size (depending on the font, between 10 and 12 point). in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry,” or “Participate in Don't make the mistake of using attention-getting colored paper, the start-up of a new hospital unit and contribute positively to its success.” Don’t waste the space on generalities such as “To find artistic borders or pictures. Don't cram in too much information. employment with a dynamic company that will utilize my White space can be very effective as well as making it easier for professional skills and experience.” Every job seeker has this the reader to absorb content. objective and it’s meaningless to a potential employer. If you're emailing your resume as a Word document, or cutting and Education pasting it into an Internet job form, keep the format simple. Always put your education before your work experience because it Complicated indents, tabs and other formatting may get lost in tells the prospective employer more about your current translation to a different version of the software or job form and your qualifications. List your education in reverse chronological order including: degree, major, school and year. Add honors and awards information may be garbled or deleted. you have won and relevant courses, projects or activities that are applicable to your stated career path. 2 3 www.onassignment.com
  • 4. Employment History Professional List dates (month/year), title, company and location for each job held, If you are a member of a professional association, list it, along with beginning with the most recent. Give a one-sentence summary about any committee position you hold with the association or awards you the company if it's not an immediately recognizable name such as have won from the association. quot;$1 billon pharmaceutical R&D company.quot; References Briefly summarize duties and accomplishments in each position held. Use action words to define activities and responsibilities. For example: Do not list references on your resume. The simple line: quot;References Achieved, Designed, Generated, Launched, Supervised and Budgeted. available upon requestquot; is appropriate, but optional. When asked to submit references, do so on a separate sheet of paper and make sure Group all jobs unrelated to your field(s) of interest, full or part-time, that you check with the people you name first. This is important because: • you held while attending school. An introductory statement such as: The person may not want to be a reference • quot;I worked at the following positions to cover 75% of my tuition during The person may have moved, changed jobs or otherwise not collegequot; will show your sense of responsibility and ability to hold a job. be at the number you're listing • The person may be open to suggestions as to what will be Don't disregard any experience just because it was unpaid. Internships said about you. It may not be immediately obvious to them or other unpaid positions that you gained valuable experience from can why you are a good match for the position and you need to be included here. spell it out. Never assume that the prospective employer will understand Salary History/Requirements accomplishments and duties implicit in a previous job. Be as complete and concise as possible. When applicable, clearly point out how your Do not list your salary history or requirements on your resume. efforts have led to revenue generation or cost-savings. For example: There are many variables in compensation including benefits and quot;Created and implemented new inventory management systemquot; is nice, bonuses. Listing a salary history that immediately places you out of but quot;Created and implemented new inventory management system range for a specific position disqualifies you from consideration. saving 20% over previous year's expenses and reduced work hours by You may be willing to take a lesser salary to work for a specific 45%quot; is downright impressive. organization because it's prestigious, a non-profit, or for some other reason, but the person reading your resume may not Additional Skills understand or readily accept that. This is the section in which you can place skills and abilities that aren't immediately obvious by your degree(s) or positions held, such as familiarity with software programs, photography or knowledge of foreign languages. 4 5 www.onassignment.com
  • 5. J O H N D . CANDIDATE 1234 Main Street A brief recap of this format Anytown, CA 90200 777.777.7777 (Cell) email: johnd@oalabsupport.com Objective: Laboratory position supporting R&D or QA/QC in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries. Header Education: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Berkeley, CA B.S. Biochemistry, June 2002 Completed an honors research project analyzing amino acids by electrophoresis, Name, address, telephone number and e-mail address centered at the ion exchange chromatography and density-gradient centrifugation. top of the page. Relevant coursework: Biophysical chemistry Organic chemistry Genetics Microbiology Physiology Toxicology Experience: Objective June 2004 – Bentley-Hayes Laboratory, Santa Barbara, CA Present Laboratory Technician A clear, concise statement expressing your intended career path in Conducted stability testing on new pharmaceutical products to determine viability under different environmental conditions and interactions with other chemical compounds. your field(s) of interest. July 2002 – University of Chicago, Chicago, IL June 2004 Laboratory Assistant Education Prepared reagents and supplies for freshman chemistry labs. Sept. 1998 – Financed 75% of university tuition through several summer and part time jobs. Feb 2002 Laboratory Degree, major, school, year, honors, awards won, and any additional Chromatography: paper, thin layer, ion exchange Electrophoresis: Disc, SDS–PAGE, and Agarose centrifugation courses, projects or activities that are applicable to your stated GC: HP 5890 HPLC: Waters 486 Computers career path. Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus, Dreamweaver Professional: Student Affiliate of American Chemical Society Freshman Steering Committee Employment History References: Available upon request. All employment listed in reverse chronological order showing dates, titles, company and location. Group all jobs held during your school Example of a resume for a recent graduate or person with less than years and group all internships. five years’ experience Additional Skills Additional skills including knowledge of computer hardware/software, The previous section headings, as well as headings that follow in the languages, etc. next section, cover the majority of information that is essential to a Professional well-structured, complete resume. It may be appropriate, based on your specific background and experience, to include one or more of the Any professional associations you belong to or have won awards from, following sections: including any volunteer work. • Honors References • Awards • Activities “References available upon request” on your resume; names and contact numbers on a separate sheet if required. A resume update is only necessary once a year, or when you change jobs. When you reach the three to five year plateau, a radical change should be made to more clearly define your qualifications. 6 7 www.onassignment.com
  • 6. Resume for the experienced Your accomplishments should also be introduced within each employment listing, as these are the milestones within the scope of a job. You should candidate present them in bullet format and they should be stated, if possible, in quantifiable terms that show how you personally contributed to the company's bottom line. The basic rules still apply, but now the resume may be For example: extended to two pages. Regardless of length, the following • Supervised 30 employees, reduced department turnover 50% format changes should be made. • Managed new product introduction which increased sales 25% over previous year Format • Developed successful five-year strategic business plan Qualifications Replace Objective Additional skills It's time to remove the objective stated at the top and replace it with a This follows employment history and is presented in the same way as summary of your professional qualifications. You are now a specialist by the earlier resume. This section may include special licenses, virtue of your professional and personal strengths and overall experience certifications and training you've acquired during your years of that transcend a specific job duty or function. You must package yourself employment. as you would a product by determining what it is that a prospective employer is buying when they are hiring you. Education For example, if you have 10 years' experience as a lab manager in both This section follows additional skills and is presented as described pharmaceutical and petroleum industries in positions where you managed earlier. Coursework listings are removed from your resume, as work both staff and a budget, you can package yourself as quot;Successful lab experience becomes the most relevant factor for employment. Be sure staff manager in pharmaceutical and petroleum industries working to include your academic thesis title, if appropriate. through team building and staff development, as well as contributing to the bottom line through cutting expenses and developing revenue- Professional generating policies.quot; Follow this with bullet-pointed specifics such as: Professional information is entered below education. You will most likely • Demonstrated expertise in analyzing, interpreting and solving have added to the credits you previously listed. problems References • Skilled in operation of a variety of analytical instruments • Excellent problem solving skills The notation “References available upon request” is the last item on the resume, but is optional. Employment History Following your professional qualifications, this section contains your employment history presented in the same format discussed earlier, i.e. date, title, company, location and duties. Employment history now precedes education because years of practical experience become a greater factor in hiring decisions. 8 9 www.onassignment.com
  • 7. J A N E E . CANDIDATE J A N E E . CANDIDATE 73 Sunnyside Drive 73 Sunnyside Drive Anytown, CA 90200 Anytown, CA 90200 555.555.5555 (Home) 555.555.5555 (Home) 999.999.9999 (Cell) 999.999.9999 (Cell) email: janee@oahealthcare.com email: janee@oahealthcare.com Qualifications: Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA June 1994 – Staff Nurse, Intermediate Medical Unit June 1995 • Demonstrated expertise in analyzing, interpreting and solving problems • Skilled in operation of a variety of analytical instruments Delivered nursing care to acutely ill medical patients and their families. Assumed • Excellent problem solving skills charge responsibilities and participated in scheduling committee activities. Experience: Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Lake Charles, LA June 1993 – Staff Nurse, Telemetry Unit May 1994 Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA June 2004 – Staff Nurse, ICU Present Delivered care to acutely ill medical and cardiac patients and their families. Delivered care to critically ill adult patients in Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and Medical Intensive Care Units (MICU). MCP-HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA Education: BSN, September 1994 – May 1995 Sutter Auburn Faith, Auburn, CA May 2002 – Staff Nurse, ICU June 2004 HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER, Lake Charles, CA Diploma in Nursing, September 1992 – May 1994 Delivered care to telemetry, cardiac and medical ICU patients. UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO, San Diego, CA Nurse Finders, San Diego, CA Dec. 1999 – Liberal Arts, September 1988 – May 1992 Supplemental Staff Registry Nurse May 2002 Agency Nurse in various Emergency Departments in San Diego region. ACLS, 1994 Professional: CCRN, July 1998 Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA Aug. 1997 – Proficient in care of patient receiving CVVH/CVVHD therapy Staff Nurse, ICU Nov. 1999 Member Hahnemann Hospital Ethics Committee,1995 Trauma Nursing Certification, Hahnemann Hospital, February 1995 Redding Medical Center, Redding, CA June 1995 – PALS, March 2002 Clinical Supervisor, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Aug. 1997 Inter-aortic Aortic Balloon Pump Certification, November 2002 Trauma Nurse Certification, May 2002 Lead a multidisciplinary team in the provision of quality, comprehensive care to critically ill patients and their families. Managed the ICU by ensuring adequate staffing levels and monitoring use of labor and material resources. Accountable for Available upon request. References: directing unit activities during the assigned shift while taking a full patient assign- ment. Acted as a resource to staff members. Performed employee evaluations and conducted quality improvement initiatives. Example of a resume for the experienced candidate Page two of sample resume A brief recap of this format Writing a cover letter Header Your resume may now extend to two pages. Cover letters are critically important when applying for a specific job. Your letter should directly address the job requirements as posted and Qualifications/objective change emphasize the items from your resume that are most pertinent to the job posting. Make it easy for the person reading your letter to see how your Replace the objective stated on your previous resume with brief bullet points describing your professional strengths, capabilities and previous experience makes you a perfect candidate for the job. experience. • Note the order of importance in which requirements are listed on the job posting and reflect that order in your cover letter Order of sections change • Draw attention to your industry-related experience • Add anything else from your professional history that may be Employment history including accomplishments precedes education. relevant to the position Professional and finally the notation quot;References available upon requestquot; • Research the company to which you are applying follow this. 10 11 www.onassignment.com
  • 8. Conclusion NEVER...NEVER...NEVER here are four main things to avoid when applying for a job: Following these simple resume-writing rules won't get you 1. Never send a form letter the job. However, assuming you are well qualified, you will These do nothing to build your stature with the reader. In fact, they have a much better chance of getting an interview. Getting create a negative first impression because the reader feels you're an interview is a significant accomplishment, since a small not interested enough to take the time to respond specifically to the posting. Customize every cover letter you write to focus on your percentage of all applicants for a particular job make it to specific qualifications and keep a copy for reference. this stage, especially in today's tough job market. 2. Never change your resume to suit the job Your resumes may end up on the desk of the same recruiter if you Remember, if you get a call for an interview, you know your respond to blind ads or different divisions within a company. resume has succeeded and you can use it again with However, when applying via Internet postings, review your resume confidence! Now you need to effectively sell yourself to the for usage of keywords listed in the job posting. For example, if a posting calls for a nurse manager to supervise a staff of 10, use the prospective employer. As with your resume, first impressions words quot;nurse,quot; quot;manager,quot; and quot;supervise staffquot; in your resume. are critical. You may have the greatest technical skills, but Without emphasizing such terms, a company using scanning pay attention to your professionalism, appearance, software may dismiss your resume. promptness, preparedness, vocabulary, articulation and 3. Never send out a resume or cover letter without communication skills. They're just as important and can win checking spelling, grammar and appearance or lose that job for you! Typos are an automatic turnoff! 4. Never include any of the following information Age, ethnicity, political affiliation, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, birthplace, photos, height, weight or health. Finally, remember to refer to the job posting number and job title exactly as they appear in the job posting as the recruiter may have several positions with the same title to fill. 12 13 www.onassignment.com
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