Our consultants at Aaxiom Healthcare Staffing wanted to put together some basic resume / CV writing tips. Please contact us if you would like a personalized review of your documents.
Title / Header
First and Last Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Phone (Cell/Home)
Email Address
Objective (optional)
What do you want to do? If you include this section it should be a sentence or two about your employment goals. A customized objective that describes why you are the perfect candidate for the job can help your resume stand out from the competition.
Summary/ Career Highlights / Qualifications
This section should highlight what you have to offer. It should list your key achievements, skills, traits, and experience relevant to the position for which you are applying can serve dual purposes. It highlights your relevant experience and lets the prospective employer know that you have taken the time to create a resume that shows how you are qualified for the job.
Education
In the education section of your resume, list the colleges you attended, the degrees you attained, and any special awards and honors you earned. -College, City, State, Degree, Year Degree Earned -Awards, Honors
Experience (Start with the most current position)
This section of your resume includes your work history. List the companies you worked for, dates of employment, the positions you held and a bulleted list of responsibilities and achievements.
Company #1 City, State Dates Worked
Job Title Responsibilities / Achievements
Company #2 City, State Dates Worked
Job Title Responsibilities / Achievements
Certifications/Licensure
List all your board certifications (be specific) and dates
List all of your state licenses, both active and inactive
Professional Organizations
Professional organizations and memberships
References available upon request
There is no need to include references on your resume. Rather, have a separate list of references to give to employers upon request.
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