Resumes for Nursing Careers

by McGraw Hill

Overview

Breathe life into your resume!

You've worked hard for your nursing degree; now it's time to take that education and put it to work. Get an edge on the other job applicants with Resumes for Nursing Careers, a resource packed with expert advice on creating a concise, stylish resume that will instantly get you noticed.

With this go-to guide you'll:

• Get access to nearly 100 sample resumes and cover letters
• Organize and draft your resume with the aid of helpful worksheets
• Discover the common elements in the most popular resume formats
• Learn to use vivid, active verbs in your resume
• Find out how to format and submit resumes electronically

In today's job market, an effective, eye-catching resume is essential for success. With the help of Resumes for Nursing Careers you'll make a strong first impression and take a confident step toward landing the job of your dreams.

FIND A NURSING CAREER IN THE FIELD OF:
Pediatrics * ER * Mental Health * ICU * Hospital Administration * Public Health* Post-Op * Home Health Care

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071476201
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	03/23/2007
Series:	McGraw-Hill Professional Resumes Series
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	1,151,055
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Table of Contents

Introduction     vii
The Elements of an Effective Resume     1
Writing Your Resume     17
Assembly and Layout     21
The Cover Letter     33
Sample Resumes     37
Sample Cover Letters     131

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Mary Allen Carey, PhD (University of Oklahoma College of Nursing)
Description: This is a compilation of approximately 100 sample nursing resumes and cover letters.
Purpose: The purpose is to enhance the process of resume writing for nurses with the goal of preparing a "thoughtful resume." This objective is a worthy one.
Audience: Nursing professionals desiring to enhance their resume writing skills are the intended audience.
Features: The book covers the elements of an effective resume, writing a resume, assembly and layout, cover letter, sample resumes, and sample cover letters.
Assessment: This publication helps readers to organize and draft a resume with the aid of helpful worksheets. It also offers assistance for formatting and submitting resumes electronically.

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