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Supported by an educational grant from the Simmons Educational Fund
Resumes in Today’s Career
Development
December 20th, 2011
Stith KeiserBusiness Manager, My Veterinary Career & AAHA Student Career Development
Program
Who Am I?Who Am I?• Former Hospital Administrator – 7 Doctor,
AAHA Accredited, Mixed Animal Practice
• Founder of My Veterinary Career, LLC
– Hire 30 + DVMs/year
– Represent 60+ practices
• Business Manager, My Veterinary Career &
AAHA Student Career Development Program
OverviewOverview
• Hiring Market
• Pre-Resume Planning
• Resume Design
• Landing An Interview
The Economy and Your Job: 2011The Economy and Your Job: 2011• 2008: 90% of graduates received at least one job offer by
graduation
• 2011: 74.3% of graduates received at least one job offer
by graduation
• 2008: 20% of graduates received 3 – 4 job offers by
graduation; Avg. graduate received 2.5 job offers
• 2011: Avg. graduate received 1.75 job offers by
graduation• Student Debt 6.5% to $142,613
• Average salaries
• 3.5%
• 1.3% (Excluding graduates
pursing advanced education)
Your Resume IsnYour Resume Isn’’t About You, itt About You, it’’s s
About Them!About Them!Here’s why….
Your Personal Employment PlanYour Personal Employment Plan
• Assessing Your Skills
• Analyzing Employment Options and
Identifying Ones that Fit Your Vision
• Understanding Your Worth (Fin. Sheet)
• Know Your PrioritiesNegotiable Items Nonnegotiable Items
Geographical Region of
Employment
Minimum Starting Salary
Full Benefits Health Ins.
On-Call Duty Maximum X hr. Work Week
CVs vs. ResumesCVs vs. Resumes
Curriculum Vitae:“Course of Life”
• CVs are for Internships/Academia
• CVs include:
– GPA/Class Rank
– Research
– Publications
– Letters of Reference
• Cover Letters
Facts About InternshipsFacts About Internships• Opportunities?
– ~1,000 internships/yr., but only 250 residencies/yr.
– ¾ of internships DO NOT lead to residencies
You do the Math!You do the Math!
• Salary~$29,000/yr. (less than vet techs)
~$68,000 ‘10 mean starting salaries in private practice
• Student Debt = $142,613
• Want to practice better quality
medicine• 32.5% males & 37.9% females
• Believed they needed more training
• 9.8% males & 24.8% females
Six Key Resume SectionsSix Key Resume Sections
• Professional Summary
• Education
• Work Experience
• Related Activities/Interests
• Awards and Honors
• References
Stith Keiser4315 Ontario Ave.• Cheyenne, WY 82009• 720-323-9651•
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am seeking a DVM position where I can contribute my years
of experience, technical and diagnostic skills. I have actively
participated in extensive business training though the
veterinary business management association and understand
key aspects that lead to the growth and prosperity of a
veterinary practice. My auxiliary skills involving website
coding and design together with strategic social networking
methods can consistently produce additional revenue and
add value to a practice.
Section: EducationSection: EducationEDUCATION:
PURDUE UNIVERSITY, West Lafayette, IN
D.V.M. Candidate May 2011
B.S., Biological Science, May 2007
ELECTIVE EDUCATION DURING DVM STUDIES:
• Veterinary Management Institute, Krannert School of
Management (completion in 2012) –Courses covering human
resource management, financial management, marketing, and
strategic planning for veterinary practices.
• Small Animal Dentistry Elective with lab
• Advanced Small Animal Surgery – elective third year course
covering soft tissue, orthopedic, and dental surgery for small
animal practitioners.
Section: Work ExperienceSection: Work Experience
Banfield Veterinary Hospital, Taylorsville & Layton, UT Summers 2008, 2009
Veterinary Student Program
• Performed medical tasks: physical exams, evaluated hospitalized patients,
assisted in surgery, placed IV catheters, induced, intubated, monitored, and
recovered patients, performed periodontal treatments, collected and analyzed
laboratory samples
• Under veterinary supervision clinically diagnosed patients, prescribed treatments,
and performed ovariohysterectomies
• Performed front desk duties through answering phones, scheduling appointments,
and discussing treatment regimens with clients to increase compliance
• Achievements
• Accomplishments
• RESULTS
IMPACT STATEMENT
Section: Related ActivitiesSection: Related ActivitiesThis type of information attracts others to you and can be the single reason
someone calls you for an interview.
- Wendy Enelow
• Professional Affiliations
• Continuing Education
• Professional Interests
• Goals
Tips:
1. Don’t note passive activities that make you look sedentary
2. Experts once advised against noting religious involvement – That has changed. It telegraphs integrity, an important quality
Related Activities and InterestsRelated Activities and InterestsPresident, Student Chapter of the American Animal Hospital
Association (AAHA).
– Reactivated chapter, recruited new members, organized
educational events, facilitated relationships between chapter
and local AAHA practitioners.
– Leadership training through AAHA.
Curriculum Committee Member, Purdue School of Vet. Medicine
– Elected to represent the student body to a faculty committee in
order to critically review and revise PUVTH veterinary
curriculum.
Vice President/volunteer coordinator: 400+ hours
Cat Tail Farms, Webberville, MI: Sep. 2002 – May 2007
– Recruited Michigan State University students weekly to help
sanitize the feline sanctuary
– Involved with the care of 350 cats, dogs, and horses
Section: Awards & HonorsSection: Awards & Honors
• 2010 AAHA Anna E. Worth Student Leadership
Award
• 2009 Veterinary Pet Insurance Case
Competition Winner
• 2007 Class of the Barbara Cook Chapter of
Mortar Board Senior Honor Society
• Dean’s List
Section: ReferencesSection: References
• Ask Before You Name!
• Professional vs. Personal
• Three References
Section: ProfileSection: Profile
Y U?Y U?
� Keywords that match those of the job
description
� Hard skills (professional and technical
experience)
� Interpersonal Skills (personal attributes)
� Anything that sets one apart from other
candidates
What Not to IncludeWhat Not to Include• Don’t include the same “buzz” words that all
other new graduates will be using (mentorship,
progressive, client communication, team
player, goal-oriented, etc.)
• Stay away from vague adjectives, such as
“good," “excellent,” etc.
• Don’t waste space by showcasing run-of-the-
mill skills like stating your familiarity with MS
Word or Excel.
Thank you for your participation in
our web conference!Questions About Your Resume?
• Please email your questions to [email protected]
• Stith will provide written responses to all of the
questions directly to you via email.
Supported by an educational grant from the Simmons Educational Fund.
Thank you for your
participation in our web
conference!
