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Resume Writing

The purpose of a resume is TO GET YOU AN INTERVIEW as well as:

  1. give the employer some background knowledge about the type of person you are
  2. the work experiences you have had
  3. and the knowledge and skills you have gained.

Personal details: Name/address etc
Do not include date of birth, Marital status or number of children.

Include: email/mobile etc so that you are easily contactable.
Driver's licence

Education:

Courses Attended:

Please include the Medical Reception Course and the Medical Computing course here. If you havn't yet completed the courses then type the words 'currently completing' alongside the course name.

Other qualifications:

Relevant Employment History: This should include the title of the position and the responsibilities you had within that role. Also the skills you developed in each position listed. Don't be concerned about having no experience in a medical area. You have more than likely gained many skills in your previous employment that are important in a medical area. (e.g. Communicating with customers/clients, computing skills, cash handling(shows you are trustworthy), telephone skills, dealing with difficult customers/clients, working independently or as part of a team or both etc.) All these skills are necessary within a medical area as well.

List any voluntary positions you have had including things like Secretary of the P&C or soccer coach, tuckshop convenor etc or any other positions you have had that would tell an employer you are an active and interested member of the community.

List a couple of leisure activities.

Referees:

Should include one professional and one personal referee. Make sure referees are aware they may be contacted. Referees will respond more professionally if they have been given time to prepare a response.

RESUMES NEED NOT BE VERY LONG APPROX 2-3 PAGES IS ADEQUATE.

There are a number of internet sites that also have valuable information regarding resume writing . Go to Google and type in Resume Writing.

REMEMBER: A WELL WRITTEN RESUME WILL IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING THAT INTERVIEW

We also encourage our students to hand deliver their prepared resumes to Medical Practices/Allied health practices in their area as many of our past students have been very successful using this approach.

The Interview Process

Preparing answers to commonly asked questions will help you to respond more confidently during an interview.

  1. Tell me about yourself. What are your strengths?
  2. What can you bring to our organisation?
  3. Why have you applied for this position?
  4. Give an example of a situation where you showed initiative?
  5. Give an example of an achievement you are proud of?
  6. How would you deal with a difficult patient?
  7. You believe another employee is treating you unfairly? How would you approach this situation?

The internet also has more information about common interview type questions that may be helpful in your preparation.