Resume Tips for Healthcare Professionals
In some industries showing off academic achievements on the resume sets top applicants apart from the other; the healthcare industry works a little differently. Reputable healthcare institutions will always look for candidates with sufficient experience, meaning applicants have to develop a resume that shows a balance of academic achievements and relevant experience.
Are you a healthcare professional looking for a job? Here are some resume tips you should keep in mind:
1. Structure of a healthcare resume
Display your name and contact information neatly on the top of your resume.
The section after the contact information should provide a dynamic summary – not a career objective. The summary and the career highlights need to grab the recruiter’s attention. It shouldn’t be longer than a few lines and it should be followed by a section which lists your career highlights.
Think of what you can put there that generates interest. What will stimulate the reader’s curiosity? What will set you apart from other applicants?
2. Educational background
After the compelling career summary and highlights, include a section on your educational background.
Most healthcare institutions will require at least a two-year college degree along with various certifications that enhance your skills and qualifications.
The healthcare industry provides a wide-range of jobs; the resume will need to be tailored for the specific job you’re applying to. For example, if you’re applying for a position as a phlebotomist, the education and training in your resume needs to reflect that.
3. Optimizing a resume for an ATS
An ATS is an automatic tracking system that recruiters use to scan electronic resumes. The system speeds up the process of screening resumes by highlighting keywords that were mentioned in the job post that was put up by the recruiter.
To optimize your resume for an ATS, simply incorporate the keywords used in the job post into the resume.
Read over the job description carefully and focus on the qualifications and responsibilities section. What are the prime keywords that are being used? Strategically fit these keywords into your resume and try to follow the outline of the job post provided by the recruiter.
Adjusting your resume for each position is a lot of work but it improves your chances sufficiently.
Medical Associates Consulting is an established healthcare recruitment agency that can help you find your dream job in the healthcare industry. We provide medical staffing services for hospitals and private practices from all over the country.
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