Expert Resumes for Health Care Careers

by Enelow, Wendy S.

• ISBN13: 9781593570002
• ISBN10: 1593570007
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-12-01
• Publisher: Jist Works

Summary

The sixth addition to the successful Expert Resumes series! This collection of resumes is aimed at people seeking health care jobs at all levels-from allied health technicians to physicians.

Author Biography

Wendy S. Enelow is the founder and president of the Career Masters Institute Louise M. Kursmark is the founder and president of Best Impression Career Services, Inc.

Table of Contents

About This Book	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
Resume Writing, Strategy, and Formats	p. 1
Resume-Writing Strategies for Health Care Careers	p. 3
Resume Strategies	p. 4
Who Are You and How Do You Want to Be Perceived?	p. 4
Sell It to Me...Don't Tell It to Me	p. 5
Use Keywords	p. 6
Use the "Big" and Save the "Little"	p. 8
Make Your Resume "Interviewable"	p. 9
Eliminate Confusion with Structure and Context	p. 10
Use Function to Demonstrate Achievement	p. 10
Remain in the Realm of Reality	p. 10
Be Confident	p. 11
There Are No Resume-Writing Rules	p. 11
Content Standards	p. 11
Presentation Standards	p. 16
Accuracy and Perfection	p. 20
Writing Your Resume	p. 21
Making the Right Choice: Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)	p. 22
Step-by-Step: Writing the Perfect Resume and CV	p. 25
Contact Information	p. 25
Career Summary	p. 26
Professional Experience	p. 28
Education, Credentials, and Certifications	p. 35
The "Extras"	p. 38
Writing Tips, Techniques, and Important Lessons	p. 43
Get It Down--Then Polish and Perfect It	p. 43
Write Your Resume from the Bottom Up	p. 43
Include Notable or Prominent "Extra" Stuff in Your Career Summary	p. 44
Use Resume Samples to Get Ideas for Content, Format, and Organization	p. 44
Should You Include Dates?	p. 45
Always Send a Cover Letter When You Forward Your Resume	p. 46
Never Include Salary History or Salary Requirements on Your Resume	p. 47
Always Remember That You Are Selling	p. 47
Printed, Scannable, Electronic, and Web Resumes	p. 49
The Four Types of Resumes	p. 49
The Printed Resume	p. 49
The Scannable Resume	p. 50
The Electronic Resume	p. 50
The Web Resume	p. 52
The Four Resume Types Compared	p. 56
Are You Ready to Write Your Resume?	p. 58
Sample Resumes for Health Care Careers	p. 59
Resumes for Physicians and Surgeons	p. 61
Resumes for Nursing Careers	p. 85
Resumes for Allied Health Practitioners	p. 111
Resumes for Allied Health Technicians and Technologists	p. 139
Resumes for Dental Careers	p. 155
Resumes for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians	p. 165
Resumes for Clinical Research Professionals	p. 179
Resumes for Health Care Administrators, Managers, Administrative Support Staff, and Consultants	p. 195
Resumes for Health Care Educators	p. 237
Internet Career Resources	p. 247
Job Search Sites	p. 247
Health Care/Medical/Pharmaceutical Careers	p. 247
General Sites for All Careers	p. 249
Entry-Level Careers	p. 250
Government and Military Careers	p. 250
Company Information	p. 251
Dictionaries and Glossaries	p. 251
Interviewing Tips and Techniques	p. 253
Salary and Compensation Information	p. 253
Index of Contributors	p. 255
Index	p. 265
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