I'm applying for a job at work. It requires you to be an RN (check!) but is not a normal nursing role. It is more educating others about a particular thing and managing related issues. So... what do I include in my resume? If I was applying for any other clinical role, I'd include all the relevant clinical skills... none of which are relevant to this role as it isn't "clinical". HELP!
If I was applying for the job...... i would focus on, any training/educating that you had done, do you have ANY experience in a similar role - say at ward level?
What are the other relevant skills that you possess? do you need to have done something similar? Do you have any OHS experience at all? I would also suggest that as you are required to be a nurse for the position, nursing skills and qualifications would be relevant too - otherwise why would they want a nurse?
Have you had to manage staff, a difficult situation, done any preceptoring?
Highlight any training you've done of new staff, familiarisation etc. Any interests you have in training / coaching - even if its outside the hospital (eg as a volunteer somewhere). Mention any mentoring that you do ANYWHERE!
you're cheeky SJ! I do have experience at ward level. I think I've already put that in. I know nursing skills are relevant but should I really have "maintain an unconscious airway" in it?
No, maintain an unconscious airway would not really be relevant - but any training that you have attended (other than ward stuff) will demonstrate that you actively seek out learning opportunities IYKWIM
What did you do before where you are now?
Try and focus on what things you have done, rather than just skills.
What about how you mentored that trainee a few months back? I know that turned out pear shaped for reasons out of your control, but you certainly made yourself available to her, helped her along the way.....do you have any other examples of mentoring?
If its anything like going for a job in my workplace we've gotta sell ourselves on paper before we even get a chance at an interview - so I would say include the changes you've made in the unit - which would help demonstrate your communication skills, problem solving methodolgies etc.
Hmmmm thanks Leesa. Good point. P.S. Im not doing any FCS stuff tonight! They're gunna have to survive without me!.... unless you want to log in and fight with gmail *ducks and runs*
Lol, its got me absolutely stuffed - I cannot login. I'm thinking I may have to create one for myself and start getting everyone to cc me in the emails??? (Sorry to hijack your thread hun!)..
not at all. give it another 24 hrs before you create another account. we'll brain storm that tomorrow. tonight I need to focus on this job application. *has thinking hat on wondering just how much too include*
Your demonstration of skills does not have to be confined to current workplace and/or role. You have heaps of previous experience, eg firefighting, to provide evidence of teamwork, communication skills, safety first approach etc.
And as said previously, the written application is to provide enough evidence for the panel to say "yes she has the skills and it shows but I want to learn more at interview".
MG - make sure you put in that you have expert experience with the subject matter and all your relevant teaching/mentoring experience (including med students/reg's etc). Any communication skills courses/inservices or some CPD that could be considered relevant to proving you have extra experience to support/facilitate others in their learning. I like to make sure I have convered all the KPI's in the job description, write in firm language - so that you demonstrate all skills etc and like to put a bit about how my personal goals etc measure to that of the department/hospital etc. Kind of like a personal misson and vision statement.
Good Luck - I am sure you will impress them! xx
How am I going to get all that across in a 1 page cover letter?! Or am I suppose to get that into my CV?
Ce - can I use CFA? That was *calculates in head* nearly 4 years ago... and no references from there. I went on Mat leave from CFA in Nov 2006 and resigned in June or July 2007.
Bit of both!! KPI's etc in CV but clearly address your suitability for the role in the letter! Any experience that is relevant put on but make sure you don't overlook any mentoring/training/relevant stuff in your current role that is applicable. Generally my experience is people often assume that the interviewers etc 'know' they have experience and can do the appropriate tasks etc but you have to state it! Start by drafting your letter and CV then really be harsh and rework etc - may take some time but it will help you with the interview prep too!
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i would focus on, any training/educating that you had done, do you have ANY experience in a similar role - say at ward level?
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