The Main Purpose of a Resume
The primary purpose of your resume is to motivate a prospective employer to pick up the phone and call you! That is why you must make your resume powerful and easy to read.
Do’s and Don’ts
F.A.B Statements
F.A.B. stands for feature/accomplishment/benefit. Consider this your homework for effective resumes and interviews. It can be useful to refer to or share while interviewing.
Remember; put yourself in employers’ shoes. What will they be looking for? Someone who can impact the bottom-line, has a proven track record of problem identification and problem solving, and can back those claims up with solid numbers.
The following is a brief explanation of each piece of F.A.B.
Feature—Responsibilities and titles you have had in the past. You might also list specialized training or committees you have been on.
Accomplishment—List what you have done in those “features” that you are proud of.
Benefit—Show exactly how those accomplishments effected the institution, department or program. Quantify your accomplishments with dollars, percentages, and/or numbers.
Dates |
Feature |
Accomplishment |
Benefit |
11-01-present |
Vice Pres, Clinical Services |
Developed Level III Nursery |
Increased deliveries 30% in 18 months |
|
Example:
12/94-present |
VICE PRESIDENT Clinical Services (Nursing,
Pharmacy, RT) Some Town, State |
· Development and implementation of successful Level III nursery, resulting in 30% increase in deliveries in 18 months
Resume Format: an example to work from
First and last name
Address
City, ST Zip
Home phone: Cell phone:
Objective:
(This is optional. If you include one, make sure you make it general and concise.)
Professional Experience:
11/01 to present VICE PRESIDENT Clinical Services (Nursing, Pharmacy, RT)
Some Hospital & Medical Center
Some Town, State
8/98 to 7/01 DIRECTOR, Acute Patient Services
Some Health System, 490 bed tertiary care hospital
Some Town, State
Education:
Weber State University – Bachelor of Science Degree
California Pacific University – Masters Degree/Management
Board Certified Nursing Administrator by ANA, certified 1984 to present
Adjunct Faculty Weber State University – 1984 to 1997
Professional Affiliations/Licensure:
Sigma Theta Tau – Honor Society for Nursing
Texas Organization of Nurse Executives
License/RN – Utah, Texas, Illinois
Weber State University Advisory Board – 1984 to 1997
University of Texas at San Antonio Advisory Board - 1997 to 2001
University of the Incarnate Word Advisory Board - 2001
Honors
Who’s Who American Women – 1979 to present
JCAHO Commendation – 1990, 1993, 1996
Desert Storm Boss Appreciation – 1991
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