Job Application

I found a great job – now what?

First Impressions are IMPORTANT

Make copies of the application

Goal of completing Application

TO GET AN INTERVIEW

Fill in completely and honestly

If ? Does not apply write “not applicable or n/a”

Other information you might need:

* Address and phone # of previous employer

* Starting and ending salaries

References

Often are asked for on applications.

Professional vs Personal

Prepare a separate sheet listing references

Letters of Recommendation

Check to see if they are required or do you

just need to list the people you have asked

Should address:

- Your academic ability

- Performance (clinical or on the job)

- Discipline

Cover Letter = Marketing Tool

Marketing yourself as best candidate for the job

First time for them to “hear” your voice

Tone should be conversational but formal.

Should indicate how you meet or exceed the

requirements included in the job description.

Cover Letter

Font 11 or 12

Times New Roman; Garamond; Palatino

Three Parts:

- Introductory Paragraph

- Main Paragraph

- Closing Paragraph

RESUME

A resume is a concise history of your education and work-related experiences.

Resume formats vary but contain important points:

Maximize your strengths while minimizing your weaknesses.

Be concise and accurate. Prepare an attractive, easy-to-read, professional-looking

resume. Develop a cover letter to accompany your resume.

RESUME

Your second marketing tool

PURPOSE: Open the door for your interview

More than a work history

Should reflect position for which you are

applying

For a resume more is NOT better

Resume – Contact Information

Resume Header

- Name

- Credentials

- Address

- Home/cell phone number

- E-mail

Resume – Qualifications Summary

What makes you the best candidate for the job

Summary of best selling features in action

verbs.

Summarizes the skills you have available to

use in the new job

Resume - Work Experience

Start with most recent

Dates (MM/YY)

Name of organization

Address (city, state)

Concise job description

Typical duties and responsibilities.

Resume - Education

Most current first

Include:

- Institution’s name and location (city, state) - Degree(s)

- Major

- Date awarded

- Cumulative GPA (if pertinent) and internships

Resume – Licensure and Certification

Provide RN license #, the state(s) you are licensed as an

RN, and the expiration date of your license.

Provide LVN license #, state(s) licensed in as an LVN, and

the expiration date of your license.

If not licensed as a nurse:

- Include the month and year you plan to take NCLEX-RN

Include certifications

Resume – Research, Honors, Awards

If you were a class officer, include.

Dean’s Honor List

If you don’t have anything to put in this section, eliminate it.

Resume – Professional Affiliations

Professional Organizations

Community Service

Any extracurricular activities and the nature of your services.