Resume Basics

Resume Basics what is the difference between a CV and a resume? - CORRECT ANSWER-curriculum vitae - academia (USA) resume - every other job what is the goal of a resume? - CORRECT ANSWER-to get you an interview. it is you at a glance! overall should appear: clean, organized, easy on eyes, easy to read, easy to recognize important information, balanced how do you get an interview? - CORRECT ANSWER-grab employers attention set yourself apart from the tens of hundreds of resumes they receive. try & convey personality whenever possible what do employers base there decision to hire you on? - CORRECT ANSWER-attitude and personality what are basic resume rules to make a good resume? - CORRECT ANSWER-use font changes ( size, bold, italics) & spacing/tabs to make the resume flow and priotize NB info while still keeping it *simple* QUADRUPLE check everything! have many people review it & give feedback it's okay to have more than one page, make it a Word document what should you look into when reseraching you employer? - CORRECT ANSWER-individual doctors at the practice specializations, exotics? ambulatory? chemo? acupuncture? client demographics what subjects should be included in your resume anatomy? - CORRECT ANSWER-name contact info objective education work experience professional memberships honors, awards, achievements publications professional interests personal interests references what are some name points? - CORRECT ANSWER-26 pt font full name and what you prefer to be called include DVM after your name (post grad) what are some contact info points? - CORRECT ANSWER-include local and mailing addresses separate from rest of resume include multiple ways of contact, and highlight preferred in cover letter (address, phone, email, other - linked-in profile) what are objective points? - CORRECT ANSWER-highlight special skills what are you looking for in your first job? highlight by using it to seperate name/contact info from body of resume always use positive languages customize for every job application be specific what are some education points? - CORRECT ANSWER-put DVM first (or most recent degree) reverse chronological order only include schools where you received degree... few exceptions ( include city, state of university) do not include high school GPA only if above a 3.9 or 4.0 later: CE or advanced certification what are some work experience points? - CORRECT ANSWER-veterinary jobs - related v unrelated ( highlight skills that can apply to DVM) reverse chronological order with date range (month/year or year only) include city, state of employer website of employer description of section/ position do not want large gaps in work history without explanation what are some professional membership points? - CORRECT ANSWER-name and abbreviation of organization description date range of membership