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STAYINgONTOP Resume Writing, Part 3: Complete Your Resume With Careful Editing and Professional Formatting [By elisa Becze, BA, ONS Staff Writer] fter you’ve written the first draft of your resume (see Staying on Top in the March 2008 issue of ONS Connect), you can begin to format it professionally and revise it as needed. A First, ensure that the resume is not too long yet contains enough information to paint an accurate picture of your skills and experience. Resumes should be written in a persuasive tone. Because you are the resume subject, delete the pronoun “I” and instead begin sentences with action words (e.g., authored, spearheaded, coordinated). Use the present tense to describe responsibilities for the job you currently hold and past tense for any previous positions. Keep sentences concise, and avoid using acronyms. The design of your resume also is important. Use a 10- to 12-point font that is easy to read. Bulleted lists and flush- left text also add to legibility. Horizontal lines may help separate sections, but use them sparingly. Keep spacing and margins consistent, and ensure that some white space is incorporated. Finally, if you are e-mailing your resume, convert it to a PDF to prevent the text from reflowing. If you are sending a hard copy, be sure to print it on highquality paper and envelopes. A white-, off-white–, beige-, or gray-colored, 24pound paper is most common. For more information on resume writing, check out ONS’s Career Resource Guide, available at http://esource .ons.org/ProductDetails.aspx?SKU= INGNCAREERRES. ✱ National Healthcare Decisions Day Set for April 16, 2008 Join ONS and other national, state, and community organizations on April 16, 2008, to ensure that all adults with decision-making capacity in the United States have the information and opportunity to communicate and document their healthcare decisions. Learn more about National Healthcare Decisions Day and get information at www .nationalhealthcaredecisionsday.org. Participate in a Virtual Journal Club The March 2008 issue of Oncology Nursing Forum’s journal club article, “Stress in Patients With Lung Cancer: A Human Response to Illness,” asked “Do we or should we assess for stress specifically in our patients?” To participate in a virtual journal club discussion about this topic, visit http://pni.vc.ons .org and click on Discussion. APRIL 2008 ONS CONNECT 29 http://esource.ons.org/ProductDetails.aspx?SKU=INGNCAREERRES http://esource.ons.org/ProductDetails.aspx?SKU=INGNCAREERRES http://esource.ons.org/ProductDetails.aspx?SKU=INGNCAREERRES http://www.nationalhealthcaredecisionsday.org http://www.nationalhealthcaredecisionsday.org http://pni.vc.ons.org http://pni.vc.ons.org http://www.nationalhealthcaredecisionsday.org

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ONS Connect - April 2008 Contents Editor's Note Just In Work-Life Balance A Year in the Life—Month Four Web Connect Capitol Connection Notice Nursing Now Enhance Your Professionalism in Your Daily Practice Help Patients Integrate Yoga Into Cancer Care Caregiver Care Epigenetics Offers New Options for Cancer Diagnosis Working for You Calendar of Events Staying on Top

ONS Connect - April 2008

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