depending upon which position you target. A common strategy is to initially develop one of each and then determine which format you prefer. While there are no set rules on how to organize a résumé, there are several approaches you can use. Social media is a tool that is widely used to promote your
skills and to network with colleagues and potential employers. A professional platform such as LinkedIn can put your profi le in front of recruiters. Many employers routinely scan online sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to review poten- tial employees. As of April 2015, LinkedIn had more than 300 million members. Make sure your online profi le is professional and updated. Be sure to take advantage of the “Skills & Exper- tise” section on LinkedIn to highlight your abilities. Encourage peers to use the “Endorse” feature to give credibility to your skills. Provide a succinct, descriptive summary of your career on your social media sites. Making as many “connections” as possible will provide more visibility and more options for fi nding a new job.
Sample Résumé
How to build your résumé The key elements of any résumé are de- mographic information, education, work experience, professional skills and expertise, and relevant personal activities. Objectives and personal statements or summaries are no longer used — be concise and let your edu- cation and accomplishments speak for you. The fi rst section should contain demo-
graphics, such as name, address, telephone number(s) and e-mail address. You may choose to include a work phone number, but be sure a system is in place so you receive messages confi dentially. If your home answer- ing machine contains a personal message, make sure the greeting is not off ensive or po- tentially embarrassing. It’s equally important to ensure that the e-mail address you elect to use for work contacts is straightforward and professional. List education in the next category. Begin
with your most recent degree, highlighting any honors you have received. Include school names and the city and state where they are located. If you are enrolled in an advanced degree program, but have not yet graduat- ed, include that information by stating, for example, “Master of Science in Nursing, currently pursuing.” The next section of the résumé is an em-
ployment or work experience section. List this information in reverse chronological order, beginning with your most recent posi- tion. Important facts to record are employer name, city and state, job title, dates of em- ployment, and a brief description of your overall responsibilities, including specialty and leadership responsibilities. Organize this
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Ann Nurse 123 Main Street Anytown, AB 12345 Home: 123-123-4567 Work: 123-123-8910 Cell: 123-456-7890
EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Master of Science in Nursing, currently pursuing
University of Delaware, Newark, DE Bachelor of Science in Nursing
EXPERIENCE
Downtown Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 2005 – Present Registered Nurse/Clinical Associate Controlled Environment Oncology Unit Responsibilities include nursing care of patients undergoing bone marrow transplants. Unit representative on the department of nursing clinical practice committee. Assigned to permanent charge nurse position on night shift.
2000 – 2005 Staff Nurse
Hematology/Oncology Unit
1996 – 2000 Staff Nurse General Surgery
HONORS/AWARDS Excellence in Clinical Practice Award, 2013 National Student Nurses Association Scholarship
MEMBERSHIPS Sigma Theta Tau International Oncology Nurses Society (ONS)
CERTIFICATIONS ONC, ACLS, BCLS
ACTIVITIES Volunteer at St. John’s Hospice American Red Cross Relief Volunteer
section to highlight your career progression. Although positions early in your career don’t need to refl ect accomplishments, your success in later jobs should be emphasized with: • Bullets that list three or four key accomplishments per position
• Numbers wherever possible to refl ect quantitative results, such as cost savings or profi ts
• Action verbs, such as created, implemented or generated
It’s appropriate to include positions held outside of healthcare
if those responsibilities relate to the position you are seeking. For example, your job as a bank teller may represent a unique experience in dealing with the public. Use your judgment before including jobs that are outdated or not related to experience and growth. Avoid using “buzzwords” that do not refl ect your unique qualities. LinkedIn lists “Innovative” as the most
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