Resume form

[gearhead7485]

Is there a specific format for a resume that schools like to see? I made a resume in my ADN program and it got me my first job in an ICU. The director complimented me on it being very professional and impressive, but I was wondering if I need to change to a different format to be more fitting to apply to an anesthesia program. I see different formats on the internet and am not really sure about what would be best. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[ethernaut]

Is there a specific format for a resume that schools like to see? I made a resume in my ADN program and it got me my first job in an ICU. The director complimented me on it being very professional and impressive, but I was wondering if I need to change to a different format to be more fitting to apply to an anesthesia program. I see different formats on the internet and am not really sure about what would be best. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

unless it's extremely outdated, i don't think it would matter much.
if you need to, see what's the current format/style and go with that.
basic is really quite acceptable.
i would, however, keep it to two front-only pages.
so, scale down all those over-achievements and give'em the highlites-

[gearhead7485]

Thank you very much. I was not really sure what they would expect. My resume should be just fine then.
Just passed the CCRN and have been trying to get everything together so I am not scrambling to get things done last minute.
Thanks again!

[nojrevorg]

I think Ether nailed it. Keep it simple to a couple pages of bullets. Nothing else will be read well. Also Keep it updated.

[Climbhigh]

Agree with the above. I had to review CV's for a few years at my old job and I'd like to add a few more ideas here.

Clarity, succinctness and relevance are key. Your experience as a PCA in college may not help much with your app to CRNA school. Get rid of those old bullets, unless you won an award or something like that, and use the space to expand on stuff they want to hear about. Unless you have your name on some journal articles, have worked in many places, or enjoy typing a lot, keep it to one page total (front only). Invest in some nice paper and use your printer at work if your bubble jet at home leaves those little lines dragging letter-to-letter. Don't fax your resume, if you don't have to - you'll have no idea how it came across on the other end. If your email address from college is anything like roythestud@whatever, change it. Finally, printing your name any larger than 18point is going to say something about you.

Not everyone will agree with these, I'm just sharing some items I've noticed and some that a few colleagues have shared with me.

[gearhead7485]

Thanks a lot for the information. I think my resume is looking pretty good now. Does anyone have any suggestions for the goal statement? I wrote mine following some of the outlines on the net. from different grad schools, but is there anything more that I should focus on for applying to anesthesia school? I have had it looked over by close friends and old instructors. I am getting lots of mixed reviews.
I would appreciate any pointers that any of you may be willing to share about your goal statements. Thanks a lot!

[m_playman]

I had been given advice awhile back to omit the "goal" or "career objective" statements within the CV. Turns out to be cheesy most of the time and gets over-emphasized. Plus, it should be somewhat understood when applying to a specialty program and is usually a standard interview question anyways. Thus, have more then enough opportunity to discuss them with the PD. If they don't ask you, make a point to discuss it.

I do not see it making or breaking your chances by not including it on a CV.

You could look at it this way; if the school has its own application form and includes the typical "why do you want to be a CRNA?" question, then omit on CV. If not, then may include a very brief statement. The PD's on this site may have more insight. Just my thoughts. Good luck.

[gearhead7485]

Thank you very much! I thought about that, but all the info on how to write a CV says to put in the goal or objective. I will get rid of it. I really appreciate all the input.

[nan.r]

Do schools prefer a CV? Is resume okay? The application says "resume" but I'm wondering if I should format in CV form?

[JLSRNA01]

Where I applied they had the resume included in their application. It was your option to include your personal app./CV if you wanted. If it is an awesome CV I would include it but if it adds nothing then leave it off.

[JLSRNA01]

I got in by the way!!!!!!!

[gearhead7485]

Congratulations! :beerglass:

[VACRNA]

Your CV should ideally be one page

[Anthony]

Your CV should ideally be one page

One page per 10 decades of experience and if published, include all sources and your role.

[browneyes39401]

One page per 10 decades of experience and if published, include all sources and your role.

I hope to not ever have more than one page then :)