Development Opportunities to Consider

• OneTeam Resource Center
• Women @ Ardent webinars
• Take on new projects or responsibilities
• Attend a workshop, seminar or conference in your area of work
• Take on volunteer opportunities to develop professional skills
• Mentorship, information interviews, job shadowing
• Be open to improve on areas of opportunity and willing to learn

Improve Your Résumé

What is a résumé?

A carefully written concise summary of relevant information about your education, experience, skills, qualifications and knowledge as it relates to the position for which you are applying.

What is the reason for a résumé?

It’s a marketing tool for the purpose of getting an interview. It summarizes your related background and helps to structure the interview. In addition, it provides a sample of your organizational and communication skills.

What components are essential in a resume?

• Identifying Information
• Objective
• Education
• Experience

How is the education section written?

• Put degrees in reverse chronological order
• Type the degree with the major, i.e. Master of Public Health with a concentration in ...
• Type the full name of the university, i.e., University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
• Include the date the degree is expected to be received, not the years attended, i.e., May 2009

How is the employment experience section written?

• Format the headline in this way: Position Title, Employer, City, ST mm/yy - mm/yy
• Each bullet should begin with an action word that summarizes the accomplishment/result/benefit from your experience
• Use present tense verbs for current positions, use past tense for previous positions
• List your bullets from the most to least significant accomplishment/ result/benefit to show the range of skills
• Use the strongest verbs possible and aim for 3 – 5 phrases
• No end punctuation is necessary

Interview Preparation

Unlock resources available on this website to take your career to new heights. When it is time to explore a growth opportunity, preparation pays off and will help you navigate the journey with confidence. Invest time in the process to ensure you understand the appropriate next steps and present yourself and your experience in the best light to hiring managers. Building a rewarding career within our organization can lead to a satisfying experience in which your work is valued and has purpose. Here are a few ways to utilize resources as you begin looking ahead.

Culture

We are more than our work, and we enjoy being involved in our community. It is another way we fulfill our purpose of caring for others. There are a number of ways individuals, teams and our organization gives time and talents to benefit our community, and in the process we have a great time! Community involvement allows us to connect with our neighbors in a meaningful way to promote healthy communities.

Practical Advice

It may have been a while since you applied for a position, submitted a resume or interviewed with a hiring manger. Our recruiters and HR teams have organized practical and useful advice for updating your resume and preparing for an interview to help make sure you best represent yourself and your experience. Take advantage of their tips and stand out with a stellar resume and interview style.