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5 Things That Scream "I'm Unprofessional"
Peter Vogt / MonsterTRAK Career Coach
3. Sending Your Resume and Cover Letter Without Proofreading
You Might Think: Everybody makes mistakes, even employers. So if there’s a mistake or two on my resume, no big deal. The employer probably won’t even notice, much less care.
The Employer Will Probably Think: Everybody makes mistakes, even employers. But making more than one minor mistake on a resume or in a cover letter is unacceptable, and often, even one is too many. How do I know this person will proofread the letters he writes to shareholders? What if he someday leaves a zero or two off one of our financial statements? I better put this resume aside and look for someone who’s more accurate and thorough.
nursewhitman
6 months ago
18 comments
I guess it all depends on what one considers "cutesy".
gr8fulnurse
6 months ago
2 comments
I also tell my students that THEY are interviewing the facility, too.
Herbalnurse919
6 months ago
52 comments
Yeah, the cutsie email has me. Herbalnurse919@msn.com is something I have had for years. Maybe it gives it away that I like some alternative therapies. LOL
lucyrn
6 months ago
4 comments
very good points, i have been a nurse for 25 years and am transitioning into home health iv infusion. .work, little did i know how important it word be to prepare questions of my own for my interviewers,i called an friend i knew and picked her brain
thank you notes are still a biggy, even a email in a crunch is better than nothing and CUTESY anything is bad. in this job market employers have to be selective someone with a clean put together appearance, arrives on time or calls if lost, never assume just because you show up late to an interview the employer will still interview thus calling ahead is so important.
otherwise listen to your gut
ask about office/corporate culture
sleep on any big decisions and make sure you want a job with the employer
dont overextend yourself
look at the journey ahead, and stress the importance of learning to be a teamplayer
good luck
lucyrn
onwardhealthcare
6 months ago
8 comments
Fantastic list! These are all general tips our recruiters try and stress to candidates before they begin the interview process for a travel assignment.
newnursekimmy_GN
6 months ago
24 comments
Thanks for the valuable information! I am currently seeking an RN position in a hopsital and this is good info to know and I am sure that I am doing all the right things!
Shan4691
6 months ago
5402 comments
Great info for job seekers!
angienwgeorgia
6 months ago
254 comments
ok, I agree with most of these.............and give a teeny bit of slack with the cutesy email..............holy cow, I've had this same email address since I've had a computer................I mean, my boss likes mine because she can temember it. At least it doesnt say 'hotblondie' or something tacky like that. See it could be worse. But always prep for an interview, and read up on the facilities mission. And what are the goals of the facility, ask what are the chances for advancement. within the facility. Asking about chances for advancement and also what are the educational benefits with the facility once you get hired somewhere. It costs a fortune to train a new nurse in a new facility. Oh and check your spelling even after spellcheck. Also, I got a call from someone I sent a thankyou note to nearly 2 monthes ago, lol. I had no idea who that woman was when she called me, when she told me who she was, she then asked if I was still interested in a position with her faciity............I asked quickly about benefits and salary...............THEN I said I wasnt looking at this time, but what if I was unemployed now? See, it does pay to be polite.