Your Successful Resume

New Year, New You, New...Job?

Is "Revitalizing Your Career" one of your new year's resolutions? Here's our handy guide to creating a successful resume that will get your name to the top of the interview list.

Our Skin & Concierge Manager, Gina Gonzalez, has seen a lot of resumes - the good, the bad, and the marvelous. Here are some of her recommendations to make yours shine, and common pitfalls to avoid.

One of the most common questions we hear is "how do I get into the industry, I don't have the experience". When you are making the move into aesthetics, the key is reframing your existing clinical experience as transferable skills rather than focusing on "aesthetic industry experience". Consider what you already do best; IV placement, blood draws, injections, patient assessment/triage, charting, medication distribution, etc. This strong foundation, coupled with aesthetic training, bridges the gap to get you into the industry.

Top 5 tips to make your resume shine

1. Avoid generic "one size fits all" format

   Your resume should reflect the job you are applying for, which means your resume should change for each application you submit. Align your resume with the keywords from the job description.

2. Cut the buzzwords and fluff

   Words such as "hard-worker", "detail oriented", "proven ability", and "team player" are overused. These words are empty and offer no proof of your skills. Highlight your traits through your achievements. On a ER nurse's resume, this could mean swapping out "hard-worker" for "Managed an average of 5-7 high-acuity patients per shift while maintaining timely assessments and coordination with the trauma team"

3. Refine overloaded or weak job descriptions

   Strike the balance between lengthy paragraph descriptions of your previous jobs and overly vague sentences. The average time a recruiter spends doing a review is 6-8 seconds. Your job descriptions should be short, action-oriented (not task oriented), and results-focused in a bullet point format (3-5 bullet points)

4. Rack Up Your Numbers

   Quantify results wherever possible. Percentages, numbers, time saved, patient satisfaction, revenue improvement, etc. Consider how much more impactful it is to say "Assisted in 200+ orthopedic surgical procedures annually", instead of "assisted in orthopedic surgery".

5. Improve Formatting

   Does your resume flow well and is it easy to read? If a recruiter cannot read it within those first 6-8 seconds, they may toss it aside. Grab a friend to proofread and analyze your resume. Each segment should have a clear header, consistent formatting, professional font and sizing. Take the time to actually print your resume to get a true visual perspective.

Let your creativity shine! This industry balances medicine with artistry. Add a subtle touch of color, with a clean design to help your resume stand out.