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Cindy Whittum, GCDF  Currently Director, Health Professions/Nursing Recruitment for the Michigan Health Council  Certified Global Career Development Facilitator  20+ Years Experience in Workforce Development  5 Years Experience in Healthcare Recruiting  5 Year’s Experience in University Career Services ◦ 2.5 Years as Executive Director of Career Services  13 Year’s Experience in Retail Manageme nt Michigan Health Care Jobs is a program of the Michigan Health Council

Topics to be discussed RESUMES Why are resumes so important? What makes a resume a good resume? Examples What are recruiters looking for on resumes? What’s the difference between a resume and a CV When is one appropriate over the other? What else should you know? Resources Michigan Health Care Jobs is a program of the Michigan Health Council

Why is a resume so important?  It is the primary tool that will get you the interview ◦ Employer will develop impression of who you are  It is your marketing brochure ◦ Provides a snapshot of your skills, education and experience ◦ Entices the employer to meet you (does not get you the job…it gets you the interview) ◦ Allows YOU to keep a record of your work history  It is a fluid document ◦ May be different for each position ◦ Will grow as you grow through professional development and continued education Michigan Health Care Jobs is a program of the Michigan Health Council

What makes a resume 'good'? It is all relative Personal preference – there is no magic formula If you feel good about it, that’s half the battle Good representation of who you are Clear, concise information Desired skills, experience and education highlighted Bullet points Limited or no personal information Michigan Health Care Jobs is a program of the Michigan Health Council

What makes a resume 'good'? (con't) NO TYPOS Michigan Health Care Jobs is a program of the Michigan Health Council

What makes a resume ‘good’? New or Recent Graduates Focus on relevant education and training Specific classes Only list one or two and only if the class experience had a positive impact on your education or training Specific clinical rotations* Feedback from employers has been mixed on this Unique volunteer/internship experiences Michigan Health Care Jobs is a program of the Michigan Health Council

What makes a resume ‘good’? Experienced therapist Focus on relevant and critical experience Highlight accomplishments Highlight advancement/increased responsibility Highlight any additional training, certifications you have received Michigan Health Care Jobs is a program of the Michigan Health Council

What makes a resume ‘good’? Strategically leverage past work experience Employers like to see a work/volunteer history Highlight transferable skills from previous jobs Customer service, problem solving, supervision Longevity, dependability, stability, work ethic Membership in professional organizations Leadership roles Event planning Michigan Health Care Jobs is a program of the Michigan Health Council

Resume Examples Michigan Health Care Jobs is a program of the Michigan Health Council

What recruiters really looking for on a resume? ► New Graduates Clinicals Borgess: “YES!!” Spectrum: “Never” Garden City: “Don’t particularly care…summarize where…’I have rotated through DMC, HFH, GCH’” Oakwood: “No need” Pennock: “Do not spend time looking at all the listed clinicals” Allegiance: “Yes…tell me so I can see if you rank high, medium or low in the candidate pool” Michigan Health Care Jobs is a program of the Michigan Health Council

What are recruiters really looking for on a resume? ► GPA - majority of recruiters want to see it for new graduates Garden City: “Absolutely, but so few students put it down.” Pennock (Hastings): “GPA does matter to me and jumps right off the page.” Oakwood: “YES!!!!” Borgess: “Yes, but it is not a major point.” Spectrum: “Interested, but not critical.” Allegiance: “Yes…tell me so I can see if you rank high, medium or low in the candidate pool.” Michigan Health Care Jobs is a program of the Michigan Health Council

What are recruiters really looking for on a resume? ► Look at relevant experience above and beyond education (more important for new graduates) Volunteer experience in health care setting Past work experience in health care setting Longevity and progression at past positions Transferrable skills ► 1-2 pages in length The days of “1 page only resume” are gone Michigan Health Care Jobs is a program of the Michigan Health Council

Resume or CV? What is a CV (Curriculum Vitae) In the US, used primarily to apply for academic, education, scientific or research positions More common and widely used in Europe CV’s are more of a detailed synopsis of your experience Resume format is more accepted and preferred by recruiters Easier for recruiters to identify key skills Michigan Health Care Jobs is a program of the Michigan Health Council

What else do you need to know? Keep up on what’s hot and what’s not Objective no longer necessary Employers prefer to see a summary statement or list of relevant skills/abilities “References available upon request” no longer necessary It is a given that you will provide references…save the space NEVER include references on your resume or send references unless asked for 2 page resumes are fine Make sure to include an identifier (footer/header on second page) Example C. Whittum page 2 of 2 Michigan Health Care Jobs is a program of the Michigan Health Council

What else do you need to know? The resume is one part of an entire process May need to tweak it to get desired results It is a fluid document Should be tailored to the specific opportunity you are seeking Will grow as you grow professionally Should be part of a comprehensive portfolio History of your professional and career development Great tool for documenting/tracking CEU’s, certifications, licenses, etc. Michigan Health Care Jobs is a program of the Michigan Health Council

What else do you need to know?  Do not try to construct your resume in one sitting ◦ Do a draft, walk away ◦ Come back, make changes  Have a trusted friend, professor, family member read it ◦ Check for what????? TYPOS ◦ Ask them if they agree this is a good representation of your skills  Keep a comprehensive draft and update as your career progresses Michigan Health Care Jobs is a program of the Michigan Health Council

Resources for Resume Writing Michigan Health Care Jobs Professional Development link Quintessential Careers Google – ‘resume templates 1,000’s of free examples available Michigan Health Care Jobs is a program of the Michigan Health Council

QUESTIONS? Michigan Health Care Jobs is a program of the Michigan Health Council

Contact Information Cindy Whittum For more job search information Michigan Health Care Jobs is a program of the Michigan Health Council