Transcript RESUME WRITING-Part 2 - Salisbury University

Mr. Endicott
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We will start from the top section and move down
Each section will be specifically studied
You should come out with a precise idea of how to
do YOUR resume
There are NO specific templates to use
Everyone’s resume is different
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NAME
ADDRESS (LOCAL & PERMANENT IF NEEDED)
PHONE NUMBER (CELL, LOCAL & PERMANENT LANDLINES)
E-MAIL (MAKE SURE IT IS PROFESSIONAL)
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LINKEDIN ADDRESS AND/OR PERSONAL WEBSITE
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http://www.linkedin.com/in/salisburybrian - www.salisbury.edu/briansanders
Brian D. Smith
123 Wayward Street • Salisbury, MD • 443-333-4433 • [email protected]
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ONE OR TWO PHRASES
NOT TOO VAGUE OR TOO SPECIFIC
BEST WRITTEN FOR A PARTICULAR JOB
EXAMPLE
• To obtain a position as a Medical Laboratory
Technologist at a progressive hospital that will
utilize my skills and talents.
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DEGREE-(Graduation Date)
MAJOR/MINOR
GPA
UNIVERSITY AND LOCATION
FOREIGN STUDY PROGRAMS
RELEVANT COURSES-??-May be separate section
EXAMPLE:
Candidate for Bachelor of Science
May 201X
Major: Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology
Major GPA: 3.6/4.0-Overall GPA: 3.2/4.0
Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
• Relevant Coursework: “Clinical Practice in Transfusion Services”
Must be upper level class. Only 2-3 classes and describe them.
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INTERNSHIPS
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE
RELATED PART-TIME JOBS
Clinicals
Research
EXAMPLE
Medical Technologist
5/20xx-Present
NYU Medical Center, New York, NY
• Collect and prepare specimens and perform laboratory procedures used
in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
• Verify, record and report lab results on all performed tests. Ensure
compliance with government requirements, hospital policies and
laboratory procedures.
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Paid employment
List most recent job first
For each job that you select,
list your job title first, employers
name, city and state, dates of employment, brief
results oriented descriptions-give examples
EXAMPLE:
Medical Laboratory Technician, PRMC Hospital
6/11 to Present
Salisbury, MD
• Assist hospital physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, injuries
and medical conditions by providing clinical testing and specimen analysis.
• Conduct lab tests in the areas of hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, serology,
immunology, bone marrow and FNA collections.
• Prepare chemical solutions, reagents and specimens for microscopic
examination; perform laboratory tests; analyze and report findings; and
investigate atypical results and discrepancies to determine causation.
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LIST ORGANIZATIONS
STATE YOUR ROLE
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE IF APPLICABLE
EXAMPLE
Phi Eta Sigma-National Honor Society, Salisbury University-20xx
Student Government Association-Senator, Salisbury University-20xx
Alpha Omega Biological Society-Salisbury University-20xx-20xx
MD Distinguished Scholar-Honorable Mention-20xx
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SCHOLARSHIPS
CERTIFICATIONS
HONORARY SOCIETIES
DEAN’S LIST
GRADUATING WITH HONORS
EXAMPLE:
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) -Medical
Technologist (MT), 20XX, Chicago, IL
• Basic Life Support (BLS), 20XX, New York, NY
• CPR and First Aid Certification, 20XX, New York, NY
• Dean’s List- 4 semesters, Salisbury University
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Must be pertinent to your job objective
Include activities such as memberships, leadership offices held,
professional associations, social and school organizations
All of this shows you are well-rounded and able to work with others
NO high school listings anywhere! Only a few exceptions
EXAMPLE:
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ACHIEVEMENTS:
•Graduated with honors (3.6 GPA) from NAACLS-accredited MLT program
•Course Highlights: Medical Lab Practices, Organic/Biochemistry,
Biomedical Science, Principles of Hematology & Hemostasis,
Pathogenic Microbiology, Blood Banking, Clinical Chemistry,
Clinical Microbiology, Immunohematology, Supervised Clinical
Experience
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Do not include on your resume
Use separate page of resume paper
Only people who can attest to your workability
and personal qualities
3-5 references
List name, title, employer,
phone, email, and
relationship to you
Grad school references
usually academic
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Consider different types of references
Get permission to use someone
Go over all details for each reference-what is
required
All requirements of school or employer requesting
the reference should be addressed by YOU
Keep your references informed
Be sure to thank your references
Ms. Christina Camillio
Med Lab Professor
XXXX Paraprofessional Building
Salisbury University Med Tech Dept.
Salisbury, MD 21801
[email protected]
Faculty Member
Mr. Charlie Endicott
Associate Director of Career Services
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD 21801
410-543-6075
[email protected]
Academic Advisor
Dr. Sam Seagull
Director of Career Services
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD 21801
410-543-6075
Direct Supervisor
[email protected]
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Don’t list anything that has to do with your high school
experiences. They are considered “expired”
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Don’t include your GPA unless 3.0 or higher
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Don’t include specific addresses for your employment; the state and
county is all you need
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Don’t use any font larger than 16 point-only use this for name
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Don’t include any personal information other than email,
permanent/present address, phone #
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Don’t include spelling or grammatical errors
1.Organized & conscientious
2. Communication
3. Leadership
4. Interpersonal
5. Adaptable/flexible
6. Analytical/problem solving
7. Teamwork
8. Positive attitude
9. Energy
10. Passion/enthusiasm
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Embed these
skills in your
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Spelling errors, typos, poor grammar
Lacks specifics; talk accomplishments
Missing/inaccurate dates
Missing/inaccurate contact info
Poor formatting
Long resume
Long, dense
paragraphs
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Job Fair February 25th-noon to 4
Wicomico Room, Nanticoke Rooms A, B and
C and the Fireside Lounge
Over 100 companies