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AM I READY FOR

A JOB SEARCH IN A DIGITAL

AGE?

CREATING A DIGITAL READY RESUMEhttp://

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TEMPLATES – THE UGLY DUCKLING OF THE JOB SEARCH WORLD

Although templates look “pretty” when you see them in Microsoft Word, they have the potential to turn into an ugly duckling when sent.

Always remember that your resume should be a working document. Templates make it impossible to add professional experiences or change keywords.

Resume templates are inflexible and force you to present your experience in a one-size-fits-all format.

It is important to note that your resume reflects your personal character, make it original to your personality. Templates are NOT unique.

If the employer that you are sending your resume to has a different version of Word, the template may possibly reformat or open in different characters. (Show examples)

Keywords are a vital piece of the puzzle.◦ Think of keywords as the jargon or “buzzwords” used by the insiders in

a profession or industry. It is how insiders describe themselves and others in their profession. These are the terms they give to the people writing job descriptions as the job requirements.

◦ If your resume is scanned electronically by a potential employer, the computer scanner may pick up on these keywords. Electronic resume scanners are programmed to look for key terms in your resume. The verbs they are looking for will usually be included in the job advertisement.

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GET YOUR RESUME NOTICED

Your professional email should be separate from your personal email. Example: John Smith = jsmith@gmail.com or Susan Porter =

porters1@yahoo.com BAD examples: sexychick54@gmail.com or shawnsloverxo@yahoo.com or

ilovedisney@sbcglobal.com.

◦ Keeping your professional email separate for your job search makes it easier for you to decipher your work and personal information.

◦ Make sure to check your professional email daily and respond to emails in a timely fashion.

◦ Remember that your potential employer will be viewing this email address and it relates to them what kind of person you may be.

YOUR PROFESSIONAL EMAIL

Items to include: personal information, past experiences, education and references.◦ Personal information includes address, phone number and email

address.◦ Experiences can include both your professional work experience as well

as clinical experience.◦ Education should include the facility you attended as well as the

location, program of study and year of graduation.◦ Make sure to have at least three professional references on hand and

have their name, title, phone number, address and email address. Be sure to ask your references for permission. This portfolio can also be a place for you to keep your certifications

and diplomas.

KEEPING A PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO

SO, WHERE ARE THE JOB POSTINGS?

Visit the following websites to find employment opportunities:◦ www.monster.com◦ www.ohiomeansjobs.com◦ www.careerbuilder.com◦ www.indeed.com

Individual hospital websites also post their own specific job openings.◦ www.trinityhealth.com◦ www.elch.com◦ www.salemhosp.com◦ www.weirtonmedical.com◦ www.hmpartners.org◦ www.valleycareofohio.net

Social media can be a valuable networking tool, if used wisely.

◦ Facebook

◦ LinkedIn

◦ Twitter

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ONLINE PRESENCE: BEST FRIEND OR WORST ENEMY?

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KEEP IT CLASSY

For more information, contact your Student Coach or Job Placement Specialist.

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