ONS Connect - February 2008 - (Page 29) STayiNgONTOp Resume Writing, Part 1: Develop a SelfInventory [By elisa Becze, BA, ONS Staff Writer] n initial step in writing an effective resume is developing a selfinven tory of your work history and experi ence. In doing so, you will ensure that you offer potential employers a com plete picture of yourself and your skills. Consider the following elements when performing your selfinventory. A Work experience: Describe all of the previous positions you have held. If your career has been long, you may wish to de scribe only the past 15–20 years. For each position, list your job title; company name, city, and state; dates of employment; who you reported to and their position; if applicable, who report ed to you; and any budget responsibili ties. Accomplishments: Don’t be shy! You have probably accomplished more than you think. Be sure to highlight activities such as • Problems or opportunities that re quired a certain level of performance for you to solve • Actions you took to solve or improve situations • Results that you have obtained, stat ed in quantitative amounts whenever possible. Also make sure you list any awards you or your unit received, as well as any special positions you held, such as United Way solicitor or picnic committee chair. Additional considerations: Your assessment also should uncover infor mation on your mostused skills, edu cational preparation, certification, and professional and community activities. Finally, identify your job objective in a brief statement, explaining the type of position you are seeking. Be more gen eral than specific so you don’t limit your options. ✱ Make International Connections Through Oncology Nurses Worldwide Do your part to increase communication and awareness about cancer care through ONS’s Oncology Nurses Worldwide program. With members from 55 countries, Oncology Nurses Worldwide creates communication bridges between countries and cultures, bringing the worldwide cancercare community closer while offering opportunities to share best practices. The goal of the program is to develop meaningful, pen pal–type relationships among members on a global scale. It gives members a chance to discuss, in a one-onone format, important issues in cancer care, including • Similar or diverse ways in which they approach oncology nursing and cancer care • Effectiveness of patient treatment and clinical trials in their geographic areas • Other timely oncology-related topics. Information sharing within this program will enable nurses from all backgrounds to explore global cultures, thus producing positive outcomes and better understanding regarding the diverse needs of patients with cancer on a global scale. Learn more or apply for the program at http://onwvc. vc.ons.org. February 2008 ONS CONNECT 29 http://onwvc.vc.ons.org http://onwvc.vc.ons.org
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