September 2018 - The Résumé Rx

How to Write a Professional Summary: A fill-in-the-blank solution [for medical pros]

How to Write a Professional Summary: A fill-in-the-blank solution [for medical pros]

Sep 11, 2018 | Résumé Tips

I’m going to let you in on the best kept secret that is guaranteed to launch your résumé to the top of the stack. Get rid of that darned “objective” section. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, GREAT (no bad habits to fix)! If you’re a repeat offender of using...

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If you’re constantly feeling like you have to make yourself smaller, do things you don’t want to do, or hide who you really are, it’s time to get really honest about your relationships. Reinvest your time with people who support you and make you feel energized, and watch how fast your life will change.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Put a ❤️in the comments if you agree!

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Just your weekly reminder not to take life too seriously. It's actually about the laughs, the love, and the connection.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Updating your résumé does NOT have to be daunting!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In fact, if you do things right from the start and keep yourself organized, you'll be looking at maybe 1 hour per year of work to DIY.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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STEP 1: Keep your credentials and work info organized and in one place (see my IGTV video on how I organize my binder and file box!)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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STEP 2: Commit to updating your résumé once or twice per year, even if you're not switching jobs. Do it on your birthday or when you have your annual eval or when you change the clocks. Just do it!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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STEP 3: Take the time to write your résumé right the first time! Use a template (shameless plug - link in bio) and maybe even some other resources and scripts (again - link in bio!) so that you are packing a punch with a fresh-looking, well-written résumé. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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TAG AN NP STUDENT WHO NEEDS THIS!
Do you understand the difference between a résumé and a CV?
Are you stressing because you’re not quite sure how your RN résumé needs to change now that you’re getting ready to apply to NP positions?

I’m answering one of my most common questions in this week’s video (link in bio!)
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Reflect on this today, and throw an emoji in the comments that shows your reaction to this quote. 🤯⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I have been struggling with figuring out where my clinical career fits into my life since having kids.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When the twins were born almost 4 years ago, I kept working full time after my maternity leave...because I had to.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I was drowning in six figures of student loan debt, and part of how I paid it off was through a loan repayment program that required I work full time.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Once the loans were paid off, I went half time, started this business, and got pregnant with another baby.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We had a lot of life changes in the past year with moving states and birthing that baby. I'm now finally getting ready to go back to clinical work (almost 10 months later...) and I'm scared.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I'm scared that I will forget how to do my job.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I'm scared that working per diem won't be enough for me to advance and grow as a clinician.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I'm scared that I won't like working any more and I'll want to walk away.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I'm scared that if I leave clinical work and go all in on this business, that I will fail and have nothing to fall back on.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So, for now, I'll sit with these feelings, journal a bit about them, and remember that above all, THIS smile I'm looking at is one of the most important people in my life whose opinion of me matters.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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DOUBLE TAP IF YOU'RE AFRAID OF THE ATS⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It's the applicant tracking system, which is a computer software that scans your résumé and gives it a matching score for a particular job.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Hospitals and third party job boards often use these softwares to pre-screen submitted applications and résumés.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1. Include both acronyms and spelled out names of keywords. For example, if you are ACLS certified, type out Advanced Cardiac Life Support as well, to give you a higher chance of matching against what the ATS has listed for the job.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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2. Include keywords in your resume that you have experience in. Look at the job posting! If they want someone with experience managing and titrating drips, for example, include those skills in your résumé if you have that experience.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is just a start - for more training on the ATS, check out the Nurse Résumé Bundle or my Weekend Résumé Makeover course, both of which include ATS specific trainings and templates!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Tag a NP student who needs this!

Okay friends, I am stepping outside of my comfort zone to bring you some videos about common problems/questions new grad NPs face!

This video is about how to plan the months before and after graduation!

You’ll learn:
🔹When to start the job search process
🔹The licenses and certs you’ll need before you can start working
🔹And the “order of operations” for applying for all these things!

Plus, I’ve linked a free download to a graduation timeline and credentialing cheat sheet that breaks down all the things you need to know (DEA, NPI, WTF?!) ❗️Follow the link in my bio for the full video ❗️
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