Hello All,
Are you a Speech Language Pathologist, Physical Therapist, or Occupational Therapist having a hard time finding a job? Maybe you are not working with the right travel company or maybe you resume needs a little work. Here are six tips for a recession proof resume:
1. Don’t just update your old resume If you haven’t been on the job hunt for many years, it can be tempting to simply pull out the last resume you used, add your most recent accomplishments and send it out. But the document could be many years old, which means the content is likely outdated.
2. Consider your form A chronological resume, in which you list your work experience in reverse chronological order, has long been the standard format that job seekers use. But in a downturn it may not be the best style for showcasing your skills and experience.
3. Focus on the bottom line Companies today are looking for ways to reduce expenses and increase efficiencies. When detailing the positions you’ve held in the past, be sure to mention how you’ve helped boost a former employer’s bottom line.
4. Customize your content One of the most important steps when crafting your resume is to target your content to each company and position. Rather than creating a standard document for use with every opportunity, customize your resume so it speaks directly to a potential employer’s unique needs.
5. Use your cover letter Like many job seekers today, you may have extended gaps in your work history due to current economic conditions. The cover letter allows you to address any concerns an employer may have about these gaps. In it, explain how you’ve kept your skills up-to-date since your last full-time position, whether through temporary assignments, volunteer work or professional development courses.
6. Check for mistakes In a Robert Half survey, 84 percent of executives polled said it takes just one or two typographical errors on a resume to remove a candidate from contention for an open position. Employers see typos, misspellings and grammatical mistakes as a sign you lack professionalism and attention to detail.
Contact us soon and give us your new, improved resume so we can find you your next travel therapy job.
Until next time, safe travels!
Tom Hidock
Senior Recruiter, Cirrus Allied
