select medical. resume writing from a recruiters perspective
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Select Medical
Resume Writing
From a Recruiters Perspective
How long do you think the average recruiter takes to review your resume?
The Average Recruiter Gives Your Resume 5-8 seconds for Review.
You HAVE to get this right!
Font Size – 10 – 12One Font – Vary size for emphasis
Use a Standard font – Not one you have never seen before.ArialTimes New Roman
General Resume Guidelines
Keep the design simpleVertical, horizontal lines, boxes, tables, graphics, do not always translate or upload correctly.
NO Pictures! NO, NO, not everNo personal info – Height, WT, etc
Formatting
Cover LetterHeadingObjectiveEducationClinical ExperienceProfessional OrganizationsOptional Section:Work Experience
Writing the Actual Resume Sections
◦ Your cover letter should be in the body of your email not an attachment.
◦ 2-3 paragraphs at most Include: Position applying for Why you are qualified for the position When you are available to interview or talk Put this information in the body of the email NOT as
an attachment.
Cover Letter Guidelines
Name: Full Name Address: Current Address. Update as
needed. Phone Number: Best number to reach you. Email Address: Make sure it is long-term
and appropriate.
Heading
Be careful of cute email addresses like:
sexybaby@---hotpt@ Ismokeweed@ilovemanipedi@
State the actual position you are applying for.
Statement should be short, concise and company specific.
Objective Statement
◦ Example of a Bad Objective Statement: Seeking a Physical therapy position in any
practice setting utilizing my skills.
◦ Example of a GOOD Statement:Seeking a Physical Therapy position with Select Physical Therapy in an outpatient setting located in Houston, TX.
Objective Examples
Education should be in REVERSE chronological order.
If you have not graduated, the correct way to list this is: Doctorate of Physical TherapyAnticipated Graduation – Month and Day.
• Do not put High School on your grad school resume.• It is helpful to put your licensure test date on your
resume!
** It is not necessary to put your GPA on your resume! Best news of the day?
Education
Reverse Chronological order Bullet Point details- Any significant learning
experiences – ( Worked with a Certified Manual therapist, etc)
Items to include:o Name of companyo Locationo Time Frame – Month/Yearo Type of Internship – Outpatient, Inpatient,
SNF, etco Length of internship
Clinical Experience
Select Physical Therapy: Duluth, GA September/2011 – November – 2011
Outpatient Physical Therapy Internship 12 Week Clinical Rotation
• Collaborated with OCS – Certified Therapist in consults, treatment, and administration of modalities.
• Observed and performed manual therapy techniques on post surgical diagnoses such as: shoulder manipulations, rotator cuff repairs, ACI repairs, and knee replacements.
• Documented evaluations, patient progress, and discharges on Computerized Documentation program, Therapy Source.
Example
Professional Organizations pertaining to your degree.
Leadership Roles throughout Grad school
Conferences attended pertaining to your degree
Professional Affiliations
Only include if it pertains to your degree – PT tech, etc.
If you are transitioning from another career in to therapy, list this here. Even if it does not pertain to therapy – this will help with gaps in dates.
Work Experience
DO NOT BELONG on your resume! Do not put: References available upon
request. I already know that.
References
Clinical Instructors are the BEST! Professors who have knowledge of your
clinical skills. Former supervisors who can attest to your
work ethic.
Who makes a good reference?
Tips for References:
•Always call ahead of time and ask if you can use them as a reference. •Always list name, title, and how you know them along with 2 phone numbers to reach them.•Do not use school friends as references!
Proofread, proofread and proofread again. Have at least 2 other people proofread. Have them call the phone
listed and send an email to your email address. Save your resume as a PDF file. This is the only way that
preserves your original formatting. Name your document appropriately:
◦ Kathy King Resume◦ Not Final resume, Second Draft, Final Draft, etc
Remember to update your resume often. Failure to do so may cost you a job.
Final Tips
The Power is in the Details!!! Get It Right!!
Use Basic Resume paper. Cream, white or grey.
Do not use an envelope, fancy folder or plastic binder. Waste of money!
Be honest, do not exaggerate!
Sending a resume with no details.Ex: I am applying for your open position you have advertised on the internet.
Not keeping track of WHO you send resumes to.
Not responding in a timely matter to inquiries from recruiters.
Being cute, friendly and not professional. Examples: Using Slang, No punctuation or Capital
letters.
Things to avoid:
You’ve Got Your Resume…
Now What?
The Web
Pros and Cons
Monster: www.monster.com Career Builder: www.careerbuilder.com APTA: www.apta.org Todayinpt.com State APTA web sites: Addresses available
on APTA national site. Corporate Web sites Schools career center
Resources for Finding Open Jobs
Which method? Agency placement - the individual/company placing this posting has been retained to assist the employer in locating qualified candidates. The candidate selected will NOT be employed by the agency posting the position.
Company placement - the individual/company placing this posting is the employer who will hire the candidate for this position. No third party (placement agency) is involved in the candidate selection process.
WWW.APTA.ORG
Dress Appropriately – No flip flops, informal shirts, t-shirts, etc.
Strong, firm handshake Make eye contact and keep it! Always bring a resume, even if they have it Always bring a pad and pen to take notes Always write a thank you note. Email
is fine.
Interviewing Tips
Interview Questions 1.Tell me about yourself.2.What is your greatest weakness?3.What is your greatest strength?4.What type of work environment are you looking for?5.Describe a difficult situation or project you have been involved in and how you managed it.6.Describe a situation where you had to resolve conflict. 7.Do you prefer to work in a team environment or by yourself?8.What are the top 3 things you are looking for in a job after graduation?9.What are your pet peeves?
10.What ticks you off?11. How do you handle stress and pressure?12. What motivates you?13. What do you find are the most difficult
decisions to make?14. Give me some examples of teamwork.15. Give me an example of a time you were angry
and how you dealt with it.16. How do you evaluate success?17. What are your goals long-term in your career?18. What are your salary expectations?19. If your friends had to describe you, what would
they say?
1. Poor communication.It is said "First impression is the last impression." So one should have confidence while having an eye contact and communicate through a solid handshake.2. Not Dressing According to the CompanyDressing professionally should also be kept in mind while coming for a job interview. It depends on your job position or company's culture as whether to wear a suit or a less formal dress. Scrubs are NOT appropriate for interviews!3. Thinking about what you should say instead of listening. It is important that you should listen to what the interviewer says as he is most of the time giving you information directly or indirectly. If you don't listen you sometimes miss some important piece of information that was being disclosed.4. Talking too much about irrelevant thingsTalking too much and about irrelevant stuff is not appropriate for an interview. So it is important to talk less and only about that you are being asked.
Interview Bloopers
