YOUR CURRICULUM Title of Presentation Here Subtitle VITAE & Here RESUME CAREER CENTER UW1 161 (425) 352-3706 CAREERS@UWB.EDU WWW.UWB.EDU/CAREERS Explore Build Connect
What is a Resume or CV? Course of life a work in progress Succinct chronicle of past experiences and training Multi-purpose, personal application for employment, educational opportunities, honors & awards, membership in organizations Comprehensive list of professional accomplishments
Resume Universally used & expected by employers outside the academic environment 1-2 pages Summarizes directly relevant experience Short bulleted sentences with active verbs (authored, spearheaded, coordinated) Synopsis of professional accomplishments
CV Graduate level, doctoral driven environments Typically for application for teaching and research postings in a university or research setting Comprehensive, more extensive document Multiple pages (professional 2 4 pgs., more experience 4 7 pgs.)
A good CV is Personally tailored Targeted for position Arranged in reverse chronological order Abbreviated and succinct Like no other (captures reviewers attention from the start) Specific Honest - Not misleading
It Is Also Clear: well-organized and logical Concise: relevant and necessary Complete: includes all relevant professional experience and accomplishments Consistent: doesn't mix styles or fonts Current: up-to-date Relevant and Targeted for position
Content Differs across disciplines and audiences Depends on the purpose and requirements scholarship, fellowship, graduate school, employment Determined by qualifications of the writer
CV s include Personal Data Education/Training and Credentials/Licensing Professional Experience Honors and Awards Research/Internship Experience Publications/Scholarship and Presentations Professional Association Memberships Leadership and/or Community Service Experience Languages and International Travel References *
Personal Data Full Name Address (optional) Telephone number (land or mobile) E-mail address* LinkedIn account or eportfolio address Name should be the header or footer on every page Over A Chiever 345 Grebhorn Lane, Apt. 7C Lookout, WA 98165 123-456-7889 123-543-2121(m) E-mail: oachiever@u.washington.edu www.linkedin.com/in/overachievermn/
Education Name of the institution Degree sought or completed with the date of completion or date of anticipated completion Licensing & Certification Omit high school unless requested Education University of Washington, Bothell Washington Master of Nursing (MN), June, 2009 University of Washington, Bothell, Washington Bachelor of Science, Nursing, June 2007 Or Master of Nursing University of Washington, Bothell Washington June, 2004 Bachelor of Science, Nursing, University of Washington, Bothell Washington, June 2002 CURRENT LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION Registered Nurse Maryland Board of Nursing (License No. XXXXX) Education and Credentials University of Washington, Bothell Washington Master of Nursing (MN), June, 2009 Texas Registered Nurse License Certified Public Health Nurse (PHN) Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider (PALS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider (ACLS) Trauma Nurse Core Course Provider (TNCC) Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
Honors and Awards Academic and Scholarship Awards Scholarships and/or Fellowships Academic, Departmental, Organizational and/or Community Awards AWARDS Annual Dean s List (2012, 2011, 2010) outstanding academic record Distinguished Scholar. (2011) Nursing Department academic award Gilman Scholarship (2012) scholarship awarded to top student in Honors Program based upon academic record in first three years of undergraduate study Tutor of Merit. (2012, 2011) Nursing Department service award
Professional Associations and Presentations Organization name don t use acronyms Dates of membership Leadership positions held (office or committee) Professional presentations lectures, workshops, group discussions, in-services, case presentations Affiliations Member, National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Board of Directors President, Indianapolis Chapter of NASN Presentations Presenter & Planner, National Association of Hispanic Nurses Arlington Chapter, 4th Annual Conference, Arlington, Texas 2010 Cultural Influences on Smoking Behaviors of Korean Americans. 132nd Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC, November 6-10, 2011.
Professional Experience Research, internship, work Position title Organization Dates of association Accomplishments Action and Result Singular School System, Motorola, Arkansas 2006 2012 Certified school nurse, with master s degree, responsible for the health care of 75 developmentally disabled children and 17 faculty members. Initiated and launched family health program, including immunization updates, nutrition counseling, and exercise program, that received community excellence award in 2000. Conducted yearly CPR updates for faculty. Developed after-school swim program and swim meet for children with special needs. Completed Red Cross lifeguard certification program.
Community Service and Professional Activities Community service, volunteer, leadership Special talents Language fluency Travel PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES 2011-present Member, American Nurses Association 2009-present Member, American Public Health Association 2007-present Member, Asian Pacific Islander Caucus of American Public Health Association COMMUNITY SERVICE 2011-2012 Volunteer, Transition House, Battered Women s shelter, Boston, MA 2010-2012 Coordinator, Sandwich Outreach to the Homeless, Boston, MA 2007-2009 Advocate, Everywoman s Center Rape Crisis Hotline, Amherst, MA
Publications Title of papers published (journal articles, book chapters, books) Include school or work related writing (pamphlets, patient teaching manuals, policies procedures, patient care guidelines, articles for professional association or hospital newsletters) Place and date of publication Name, Choosing Change, Advance for Nurses Magazine, 2010. Name, Nurses with Borders, Minority Nurse Magazine, 2008. Name, Does the NCLEX-RN Pass the Test for Cultural Sensitivity? Minority Nurse Magazine, 2007.
Getting Started Personal data Brief sentence or paragraph describing your skills* - Ask yourself: what is your caregiver or nurse practitioner philosophy? Education Honors & Awards Laundry list of professional experience and accomplishments Use industry and job description keywords A dedicated professional, benefiting from experience working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team overseas in different systems and administrations. Resourceful, responsive to change while achieving collective objectives in the caring and development of patients. Processing a developed patient centered philosophy of care through innovative caring skills together with practical clinical skills. Record of managing busy caseloads, promoting services, increasing personal and professional standards.
Importance of Keywords Skills keywords would be: computer skills, management, bilingual/spanish, multitasking, public speaking, teaching, organizational skills, leadership, training, and counseling. Credentials/experience keywords: RN, BSN, nurse practitioner, critical care, I.V. certified, CPR certified, pediatrics, quality improvement, ventilator management, chemotherapy administration, oncology, trauma, clinical research, case management, phlebotomy, managed care or project management. Cardillo, Donna, RN, Keywords are Key to Getting Your Online Resume Read, NurseLink
Next Steps Significantly reduced costs Streamlined operations Decreased employee turnover by 15% Contributed to a savings of $500K by implementing a new check in protocol while maintaining essential commitment to customer service The goal is to get an interview Format clear and consistent Customize each resume for targeted job List responsibilities and accomplishments Show value to an employer List quantifiable achievements employers are looking for return on investment* Proofread have someone else edit for spelling, grammar, and verb tense.
Other Tools Send a customized cover letter with every application emphasizing skills important to the employer Cultivate references and create a reference list Network, Network, Network Create a LinkedIn account Keep Resume/CV updated yearly Develop a professional portfolio to showcase your accomplishments
Professional Title Portfolio of Presentation to Here Subtitle Here Career CAREER CENTER UW1 161 (425) 352-3706 CAREERS@UWB.EDU WWW.UWB.EDU/CAREERS Explore Build Connect
Professional Portfolio The value of a well-rounded professional portfolio is in connecting experiences to academic and career opportunities Professional Portfolio Description: Collection of documents and artifacts that demonstrate your content knowledge, skills and experience Purpose: Marketing your skills and abilities for graduate school application and job search A meaningful selection organized into sections, is a living document and is evidence based Contain samples of your best work Be sure to update and edit your web presence and social networking sites.
Components of a Professional Portfolio Some of your Academic Portfolio pieces will go into your Professional Portfolio Examples of what to include: Presentations, articles or professional association contributions Letters of recommendation or patient comments* Patient Treatment or Plan of Care that you developed or contributed to Website content development Samples of work you contributed Writing samples for graduate school Examples of project management efforts
Using your Professional Portfolio You will add to this throughout your professional life, not always knowing the career path you will take, but continually customizing it to what you are applying for Use your Portfolio to: Create your Elevator Speech (30 second personal introduction) Documentation of who you are what you have done and where you want to apply those skills Resume Building Targeted relevant accomplishments and experiences Interviewing Customize the sections of portfolio for the graduate school or job you are applying to
Resources CVs http://www.uwb.edu/careers/job-search-tools/resumes/vitaoutline References and Letters of Recommendation http://www.uwb.edu/careers/job-search-tools/recommendation How to make an Appointment with the Career Center http://www.uwb.edu/careers/appointments Eportfolio tutorial for students http://www.uwb.edu/learningtech/eportfolios/student-tutorial
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