Resume Content Review1. Complete contact information 2. Clearly state objective/career summary3. Accurately list complete work experience 4. Include all education institutions/experience5. List all professional memberships6. Share your volunteer experience 7. Mention all awards & recognitions8. Feature your computer skills or foreign

languages you speak

Resume FormatRemember content needs to be specific to the job and organization!

Easy to read Indicate month & year for dates List work experience beginning with the most

current Use similar format for all resume sections Left justify content, center justify name and contact

information

Resume Preparation The Basics

Grammatically correct Brief & to the point

○ Eliminate fluff○ 2-3 pages okay

Use white paper Target your resume to the potential job Include an objective & career summary Include accomplishments that boost your

image Sell your talents

Resume Preparation, cont.

List your WCC certification and any other certifications, volunteer work, computer skills, honors, etc.

Ask someone to review your resume

Objective statements

Be specific Your objective tells a recruiter / manager about

your strengths, interests and what job you want

Sample Objective 1Objective:

To serve patients with impaired skin integrity in an acute care setting as a registered Nurse - use my Wound Care Certified WCC credential to share my knowledge and experience to make a difference in the lives of the people whom I care for

Sample Objective 2

Objective: To obtain a nursing position with focus on wound care - use my education and experience as a WCC wound care certified clinician to care for patients with chronic and acute impaired skin integrity-arterial, venous, diabetic, and pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, skin tears, rash and Lymphedema, among others

The Cover Letter A cover letter allows you to personalize your

resume Promotes your strengths Answers the question “Why should I hire you?” Be concise Use a different cover letter for each job Make your letter visually appealing so it coordinates

with your resume Add a sentence as an attention grabber Ask for an interview Should not be a re-hashing of your resume

Resume/Interview follow-up

Make sure you follow up!

Resume call to see if it arrivedEmail if you sent it by emailUS mail if you have no other resources

InterviewHand written note to thank interviewer

○ send within 24 hours of interview

Questions

As a WCC you may have further career related questions. Contact the NAWC at 877-922-6292 or email us at: information@nawccb.org

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