As in the sample, include specific skills such as PALS certification or medical software, along with a variety of
responsibilities from your past jobs.
Instead of a boring laundry list of
every responsibility from your past job, focus on tasks that are relevant to the position you're looking to secure.
Not exact matches
But, instead of listing duties and
responsibilities, you'll highlight relevant skills and achievements
from past jobs by featuring them in bullet points.
Use the
past tense when describing
responsibilities from previous
jobs or internships.
Don't make one of the most damaging resume mistakes of omitting
past job responsibilities from your résumé.
Highlight the traits, characteristics,
responsibilities, and results
from your
past jobs that most closely align with your current situation.
Be honest and straightforward with your
job responsibilities from the
past.
Step 4: Draw
from your
past experiences and search for accomplishments that prove you can effectively perform the
job responsibilities.
Perhaps you are single parenting, and your
job,
responsibilities at home, and conflict with your children seem overwhelming; maybe pain
from your
past prevents you
from moving into your future.