Dec 24, 2015
Resume Content Review1. Complete contact information 2. Clearly state objective/career summary3. Accurately list complete work experience 4. Include all education institutions/experience5. List all professional memberships6. Share your volunteer experience 7. Mention all awards & recognitions8. Feature your computer skills or foreign
languages you speak
Resume FormatRemember content needs to be specific to the job and organization!
Easy to read Indicate month & year for dates List work experience beginning with the most
current Use similar format for all resume sections Left justify content, center justify name and contact
information
Resume Preparation The Basics
Grammatically correct Brief & to the point
○ Eliminate fluff○ 2-3 pages okay
Use white paper Target your resume to the potential job Include an objective & career summary Include accomplishments that boost your
image Sell your talents
Resume Preparation, cont.
List your WCC certification and any other certifications, volunteer work, computer skills, honors, etc.
Ask someone to review your resume
Objective statements
Be specific Your objective tells a recruiter / manager about
your strengths, interests and what job you want
Sample Objective 1Objective:
To serve patients with impaired skin integrity in an acute care setting as a registered Nurse - use my Wound Care Certified WCC credential to share my knowledge and experience to make a difference in the lives of the people whom I care for
Sample Objective 2
Objective: To obtain a nursing position with focus on wound care - use my education and experience as a WCC wound care certified clinician to care for patients with chronic and acute impaired skin integrity-arterial, venous, diabetic, and pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, skin tears, rash and Lymphedema, among others
The Cover Letter A cover letter allows you to personalize your
resume Promotes your strengths Answers the question “Why should I hire you?” Be concise Use a different cover letter for each job Make your letter visually appealing so it coordinates
with your resume Add a sentence as an attention grabber Ask for an interview Should not be a re-hashing of your resume
Resume/Interview follow-up
Make sure you follow up!
Resume call to see if it arrivedEmail if you sent it by emailUS mail if you have no other resources
InterviewHand written note to thank interviewer
○ send within 24 hours of interview
Questions
As a WCC you may have further career related questions. Contact the NAWC at 877-922-6292 or email us at: [email protected]
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