BSN JOB SEARCH: RESUME AND COVER LETTER PREPARATION

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BSN JOB SEARCH:RESUME AND COVER LETTERPREPARATION

Key questions regarding yourresume and cover letter If a recruiter skimmed your resume for 10seconds, what would you want to stand out? After reading your resume/cover letter, howyou want the recruiter to complete thefollowing sentence?– “This candidate ”

Key questions regarding yourresume and cover letter What story do you want to tell about yourbackground, interests and strengths? What themes do you want to highlight? How will you help the recruiter connect the dots?

What we’ll cover Resume––––––Contact informationObjectiveEducationExperienceLeadership / ActivitiesAdditional Information Cover Letter– Structure & Strategies

Contact InformationCharlene ClinicalCurrent Address: 111 South 41st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104Permanent Address: 1234 Main Street, West Chester, PA 19346Phone: 215-222-1234Email: charclinical@nursing.upenn.eduPatrick Pediatrics2000 Walnut Street Apt. 12, Philadelphia, PA 19103215-123-4567 patrickpeds@nursing.upenn.edu

Resume: Objective An objective is not generally necessary, butcan be useful if there is a specific focus. Examples:– A position at a pediatric hospital that will build on myprevious experiences as a nurse extern, camp counselor,and child care worker.– To obtain a student nurse externship position in criticalcare.

Resume: Education Traditional:EDUCATIONUniversity of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PABachelor of Science in Nursing, with Psychology minor expected May 2013Honors: Laurie Smullin Russell Nursing Scholarship

Resume: Education Second Degree:EDUCATIONUniversity of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PABachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated Second Degree Program), expected Dec. 2010Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.88/4.00Honors: Student Nurses’ Association of Pennsylvania Scholarship Recipient 2009Tufts University, Medford, MABachelor of Arts in Child Development, May 2006Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.36/4.00

Resume: Experience Feature your most relevant/related experience.– Clinical Experience Within Clinical Rotations: List in a streamlined way, perhaps withmore detail for particularly notable or relevant rotations. Focus onaccomplishments and highlights. Outside of Clinical Rotations: Externships, Volunteer Clinical Work,Nurse’s Aide or related experience– Other Health Related Experience Research Experience Public/Community/International Health Experience Other experience can go in an “Additional Experience”or “Other Relevant Experience” section to showcaseother important skills.

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Resume: Leadership &ActivitiesThere are various ways to format your activities:COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND ACTIVITIES Student Nurses At Penn: Co-chair of Second-Degree Peer Advising Committee (2016-present) National Nurses’ Association of Pennsylvania: Member (2016-present) Hwasang Baby Orphanage, Seoul, Korea: Volunteer (2015-2016) Boston Cares: Project Leader, Summer Intern, Volunteer (2010-2012) Volunteer Vacations @ Tufts University: Program Co-Coordinator, Group Leader, Volunteer (2011-2012)LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES Secretary/Treasurer, Student Nurses at Penn (SNAP), December 2016 – present: Develop andimplement budget. Advise the board about finances. Organize minutes and complete paperwork for theorganization. Community Service Chair, Student Nurses at Penn (SNAP), December 2015 – December 2016: PlannedAmerican Red Cross Blood Drives and service projects. Attended the National Student Nurses AssociationAnnual Convention in Nashville, TN in April 2010 and the Student Nurses Association of PennsylvaniaConvention in the Poconos in November 2010. Newman Council Board Member, January 2015 – December 2015: Planned activities with the NewmanCatholic community, including Operation Santa Claus and other service projects. Alternative Spring Break, March 2014: Worked at the Denver Rescue Mission in Colorado, serving mealsand sorting donations.

Resume: AdditionalInformation Language SkillsCertificationsSpecialized Computer SkillsInterests/HobbiesFor example:SKILLS AND INTERESTS Languages – Proficient in Spanish and French, 2 years of Russian Music/Dance – voice, piano, guitar; 8 years ballet, hip hop and jazzclasses

Elements of a CoverLetter Why you’re interestedHow you’re qualified as a clinicianHow you’re qualified in other waysWhat’s next

Cover Letter:First ElementWhy you’re interestedNote what position you are applying for and what appeals toyou about the hospital/facility and the position. For a moregeneral letter of interest/application, indicate interests whilecommunicating flexibility. Mission Statement/Core Values Recent news/projects/initiatives Clinical/Research specialties Conversation with or referral from current employee Previous experience with the hospital/facility

Cover Letter Sample 1:Why you’re interested: Direct Exposure“This semester, I am conducting my senior leadershipclinical at Pennsylvania Hospital, in the dedicated AIDSand oncology unit, where I am gaining exposure toanother outstanding aspect of your facility. Throughthese experiences, I have been able to see firsthandthe excellent quality of patient care, the cooperativemulti-disciplinary approach, and progressivetechniques that are trademarks of PennsylvaniaHospital.”

Cover Letter Sample 2:Why you’re interested: Referral“I am writing to introduce myself to you at thesuggestion of Dr. Howard Patterson, who is a longtime family friend. As a newcomer to Atlanta, I haveheard a great deal about the high quality of nursingcare at Emory University Hospital. My professionalgoal is to enhance my medical/surgical background in auniversity affiliated hospital, and eventually to work ina surgical step-down unit. I therefore would like to beconsidered for any available positions at EmoryUniversity Hospital.”

Cover Letter Sample 3:Why you’re interested: Specifics about Hospital(Mission, Specialties, Approach)“I feel certain the Center Hospital’s communitybased hospital maternity department, with itsfocus on individual attention for childbearingwomen throughout pregnancy and delivery, willbe a great place to utilize and expand mynursing and teaching skills.”

Cover Letter:Second ElementHow you’re qualified as a clinicianHighlight your clinical experience and skills. Make a connection between your experience and theresponsibilities listed in the job description. Pick 1 or 2 experiences that are most related to theposition. Focus on accomplishments and impact made.

Cover Letter Sample 4:How you’re qualified“ As indicated in my enclosed resume, I wasemployed last summer as a Nurse Extern on amedical/surgical floor at Pennsylvania Hospital.This experience increased my nursing skills andprovided me with a broader base of clinicalknowledge. “

Cover Letter Sample 5:How you’re qualified“As indicated on my resume, I hold a B.S.N. from theUniversity of Pennsylvania and have had clinical rotations in avariety of hospital and non-hospital settings. My SeniorLeadership Experience provided a particularly intensiveinvolvement in the surgical step-down unit of the Hospital ofthe University of Pennsylvania, and my nurse externship atYale-New Haven Hospital last summer also afforded meexposure to a similar unit, with the added opportunity toparticipate in various procedures.These experiences were extremely beneficial and enabled meto confirm my commitment to the field of nursing. For thepast year, I have also volunteered at a home health agency,which has been a rewarding and challenging experience, andhas helped me to develop my skills in working with patientsrecovering at home from surgical procedures.”

Cover Letter Sample 6:How you’re qualified“As you will see from my resume, the earliest building blocks ofmy nursing career, even before completing nursing school, havetheir foundation in women’s health. My elective senior yearclinical rotation in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and NurseryCare allowed me to integrate maternity and newborn care at amore advanced stage of my nursing education in a small,community health setting.”

Cover Letter:Third ElementHow you’re qualified in other ways.Discuss how you can leverage complementary skill sets. Leadership experience Community involvement Research experience International experience Previous work experience

Cover Letter Sample 7:How you’re qualified“In addition to my nursing skills, I will bring to my nextemployer strong leadership and organizational skillsgained through my extra-curricular involvement.Balancing course work, clinical experiences, and a workstudy job at Penn’s Student Health Office with myleadership position in Student Nurses at Penn hasrequired commitment, time management and, often, awell regarded sense of humor.Preceptors, advisors, and supervisors have commentedon my ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslywhile maintaining a level of enthusiasm for the project athand.”

Cover Letter Sample 8:How you’re qualified“Furthermore, my work with expectant mothers as a researchassistant, my years as a reproductive health counselor andeducator, and most recently my work as a Community HealthNurse with Planned Parenthood have allowed me to focus myenergies on the care of women and families, which is what drewme to nursing.”

Cover Letter:Fourth ElementWhat’s nextConclude your letter by: Thanking the reader for his/her time Noting your availability for an interview in order todiscuss your interest and qualifications further Providing your contact information

Cover Letter Sample 9:What’s Next“Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. I wouldwelcome the chance to meet with you to discuss possibleemployment opportunities. I will be available for an interview atyour convenience and may be reached at (515) 555-1212, or viae-mail at monichev@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing fromyou.Sincerely,Monique Nurse”

Cover Letter Sample 10:What’s Next“I would be delighted to begin my career with PennsylvaniaHospital. If you would like to contact me, my home phonenumber is 215-555-4177, and my e-mail address isnurseemily@yahoo.com. I look forward to speaking withyou.Sincerely,Emily Nurse”

Questions?Please contact us!University of PennsylvaniaCareer ServicesSuite 20, McNeil Bldg., 3718 Locust WalkSchedule an appointment via Handshake or call (215) 898-4381Nursing Walk-ins: Mondays, 12:00-1:00pmwww.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices

First Element Why you’re interested . responsibilities listed in the job description. Pick 1 or 2 experiences that are most related to the position. . “As indicated on my resume, I hold a B.S.N. from the Univer

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