mr. endicott. we will start from the top section and move down each section will be specifically...
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RESUME WRITING FOR MED LAB/TECH MAJORS
Mr. Endicott
We will start from the top section and move down Each section will be specifically studied You should come out with a precise idea of how
to do YOUR resume There are NO specific templates to use Everyone’s resume is different
How do we write our resume?
NAME ADDRESS (LOCAL & PERMANENT IF NEEDED) PHONE NUMBER (CELL, LOCAL & PERMANENT LANDLINES) E-MAIL (MAKE SURE IT IS PROFESSIONAL) LINKEDIN ADDRESS AND/OR PERSONAL WEBSITE
http://www.linkedin.com/in/salisburybrian - www.salisbury.edu/briansanders
Brian D. Smith123 Wayward Street • Salisbury, MD • 443-333-4433 • [email protected]
“The Banner or Heading”-no information about age, height, weight, gender, marital status, race, religion, photograph, ss#, etc.
ONE OR TWO PHRASES NOT TOO VAGUE OR TOO SPECIFIC BEST WRITTEN FOR A PARTICULAR JOB
EXAMPLE• To obtain a position as a Medical Laboratory Technologist at a progressive hospital that will utilize my skills and talents.
CAREER OBJEECTIVE (OPTIONAL)
DEGREE-(Graduation Date) MAJOR/MINOR GPA UNIVERSITY AND LOCATION FOREIGN STUDY PROGRAMS RELEVANT COURSES-??-May be separate section
EXAMPLE:
Candidate for Bachelor of Science May 201X Major: Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology
Major GPA: 3.6/4.0-Overall GPA: 3.2/4.0 Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
• Relevant Coursework: “Clinical Practice in Transfusion Services”Must be upper level class. Only 2-3 classes and describe them.
EDUCATION
INTERNSHIPS VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE RELATED PART-TIME JOBS Clinicals Research
EXAMPLEMedical Technologist 5/20xx-PresentNYU Medical Center, New York, NY• Collect and prepare specimens and perform laboratory procedures
used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. • Verify, record and report lab results on all performed tests. Ensure
compliance with government requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures.
Other Experience
Paid employment List most recent job first For each job that you select,
list your job title first, employers name, city and state, dates of employment, brief results oriented descriptions-give examples
EXAMPLE:Medical Laboratory Technician, PRMC Hospital 6/11 to PresentSalisbury, MD• Assist hospital physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, injuries and medical conditions by providing clinical testing and specimen analysis.• Conduct lab tests in the areas of hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, serology, immunology, bone marrow and FNA collections.• Prepare chemical solutions, reagents and specimens for microscopic examination; perform laboratory tests; analyze and report findings; and investigate atypical results and discrepancies to determine causation.
WORK EXPERIENCE
ACTIVITIES LIST ORGANIZATIONS STATE YOUR ROLE BRIEFLY DESCRIBE IF APPLICABLE
EXAMPLEPhi Eta Sigma-National Honor Society, Salisbury University-20xxStudent Government Association-Senator, Salisbury University-20xx
Alpha Omega Biological Society-Salisbury University-20xx-20xx MD Distinguished Scholar-Honorable Mention-20xx
SCHOLARSHIPS CERTIFICATIONS HONORARY SOCIETIES DEAN’S LIST GRADUATING WITH HONORSEXAMPLE:
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) -Medical Technologist (MT), 20XX, Chicago, IL• Basic Life Support (BLS), 20XX, New York, NY• CPR and First Aid Certification, 20XX, New York, NY • Dean’s List- 4 semesters, Salisbury University
HONORS
OTHER??- Usually not a good title-consider
using such titles as “Awards/Honors, Volunteer Work, Coaching, Community Services, Activities, Certificates, etc.” Must be pertinent to your job objective Include activities such as memberships, leadership offices held,
professional associations, social and school organizations All of this shows you are well-rounded and able to work with others NO high school listings anywhere! Only a few exceptions
EXAMPLE: ACHIEVEMENTS: •Graduated with honors (3.6 GPA) from NAACLS-accredited MLT program •Course Highlights: Medical Lab Practices, Organic/Biochemistry,
Biomedical Science, Principles of Hematology & Hemostasis, Pathogenic Microbiology, Blood Banking, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microbiology, Immunohematology, Supervised Clinical Experience
Do not include on your resume Use separate page of resume paper Only people who can attest to your workability
and personal qualities 3-5 references List name, title, employer,
phone, email, and relationship to you
Grad school references usually academic
Reference Page Rules
Consider different types of references Get permission to use someone Go over all details for each reference-what is
required All requirements of school or employer requesting
the reference should be addressed by YOU Keep your references informed Be sure to thank your references
Tips for Choosing References
Ms. Christina Camillio Dr. Sam SeagullMed Lab Professor Director of Career ServicesXXXX Paraprofessional Building Salisbury UniversitySalisbury University Med Tech Dept. Salisbury, MD 21801Salisbury, MD 21801 [email protected] Direct SupervisorFaculty Member [email protected]
Mr. Charlie EndicottAssociate Director of Career ServicesSalisbury UniversitySalisbury, MD [email protected] Advisor
REFERENCES of
JOHN WILLIAMS
Don’t list anything that has to do with your high school experiences. They are considered “expired”
Don’t include your GPA unless 3.0 or higher
Don’t include specific addresses for your employment; the state and county is all you need
Don’t use any font larger than 16 point-only use this for name
Don’t include any personal information other than email, permanent/present address, phone #
Don’t include spelling or grammatical errors
1.Organized & conscientious 2. Communication 3. Leadership 4. Interpersonal 5. Adaptable/flexible 6. Analytical/problem solving 7. Teamwork 8. Positive attitude 9. Energy 10. Passion/enthusiasm
Embed these skills in your resume
Top 10 things employers look for in a resume
1. Spelling errors, typos, poor grammar2. Lacks specifics; talk accomplishments3. Missing/inaccurate dates4. Missing/inaccurate contact info5. Poor formatting6. Long resume7. Long, dense
paragraphs-use bullets
Recruiter Pet Peeves
Job Fair February 25th-noon to 4 Wicomico Room, Nanticoke Rooms A, B
and C and the Fireside Lounge Over 100 companies
Good Luck