Update Your Résumé (LPN)

00:01 When you applied your first nursing job, you've got to think about all of the resumes that the Human Resources Department may receive from potential applicants.

00:12 So, you want to ensure that your resume is concise and gives accurate up-to-date information about your work history, educational background, and more.

00:25 Just think, this resume is the first impression you will make before they get to meet you personally.

00:34 Now, there are tons of templates out there.

00:37 It's really easy just to search the internet for these templates or look for examples of resumes in your career field. This is a great idea to use it as a guide.

00:48 Now, we've already talked about the key to a resume is be concise.

00:53 We don't need a lot of fluff on our resume, so what do I mean by this? Well, your kindergarten good behavior certificate is probably not relevant here.

01:05 But key things to include on your resume is your contact information.

01:10 Yes, you would be surprised how often we get resumes with incorrect phone numbers or email address, so make sure all of this information is current.

01:21 So, your name, your current address, a good working email address is imperative.

01:28 So most resume templates that you're going to find are going to have these six following categories.

01:35 So the first one is your work experience. Second is your education experience.

01:41 Now, third, if there's any certificates that you hold such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or maybe basic life support, this is great information to include.

01:53 Now don't forget about any volunteer or special projects that are worth mentioning.

02:00 Now the fifth point is in the awards or maybe GPA achievements that you received while you're in nursing school.

02:07 And lastly, your references. Now pick references that are reliable and can speak to your ability to succeed as employee.

02:17 Good ideas maybe get a former boss that you had a good relationship with, maybe a former co-worker. Pick wisely here.

02:27 Now, once you've got all this information written down, be sure to organize this.

02:33 Organize the information in a chronological manner with the most recent information first.

02:40 So, when you're listing this out, if you do have previous work experience, list your most recent job as the first entry under the work experience section of your resume.

02:53 Now, don't forget to include dates.

02:56 This is actually really important on every one of your entries such as job ex was from maybe August 2018 to July of 2021.

03:08 This information is actually really helpful to employers because they can reflect a background of a long-standing employment for example.

03:18 Now, another very important step is to make sure on your resume, please proofread this.

03:24 Make sure there's no typos, spelling errors on your resume, and proper grammar is used.

03:32 I've looked at a few resumes in my day, I've had to hire people, I've gotten resumes, and as an employer, if I see these mistakes, I tend to assume that the applicant did not really adequately prepare the resume.

03:45 Sometimes I can take that into consideration.

03:48 And, lastly, don't forget you're not alone in preparing this.

03:53 Use your Nursing Faculty, they are glad to help you.

03:57 A family member or someone you trust just to proofread your resume.

04:02 Now, it's not uncommon that your Nursing Faculty, may even make this as assignment in your last semester of your nursing courses before you graduate.