Phlebotomist Resumes: Steps to Creating a Good Base Resume

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Resume Creation Packet – Phlebotomist

Basic Resources Page

Phlebotomist Resumes – Steps to Creating a Good Basic Resume 1

“Tips for Writing your First Resume as a Phlebotomist” (internet article) 2

Anatomy of a Resume 3

EDCC Career Action Center Resume Template 4

Job Analyzer Form 5

What is a “hard skill” and a “soft skill” - (internet article) 6

Sample phlebotomist resume #1 - downloaded from the internet 7

Sample phlebotomist resume #2 - downloaded from the internet 8-9

EDCC Phlebotomy coursework 10

(From the EDCC Website = coursework, technical learning/keywords that can be included in a resume)

Sample Resume for the Job Title Phlebotomist - Page 11

Master Resumes for Common Phlebotomist Environments

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#1. Phlebotomist in a Bloodmobile – Page 12 12

Job ad 13

Corresponding Job Analyzer Form 14

Resume: Bloodmobile Phlebotomist, Puget Sound Blood Center 15

#2. Phlebotomist for a Lab of a Major Hospital- Page 16 16

Job ad 17

Corresponding Job Analyzer Form 18

Resume: Phlebotomist, Laboratory Support Services, UW Hospital 19

#3. Phlebotomist for a Smaller Lab in a Community Clinic – page 20 20

Job ad 21

Corresponding Job Analyzer Form 22

Resume, Medical Technician, Health Point Community Clinic 23

#4. Phlebotomist for a Doctors’/Medical Office – Page 24 24

Job ads for two clinic (Minor & James; Bellevue 25

Corresponding Job Analyzer Form – This form analyzes common qualifications in both ads 26

Resume, Medical Office Phlebotomist 27

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PHLEBOTOMIST RESUMES: STEPS TO CREATING A GOOD BASE RESUME

The key to a killer resume: Knowing what you want; knowing what the job market wants, and putting the “match” on your resume! A resume is a TARGETED 1-2 pg. Sales brochure –NOT a verbose history of everything you’ve done!

1. To get started, download the CAC’s Resume Template on page 4. –Fill in the easy stuff first: job history, email, etc

2. Get ready to write a basic resume targeted to a specific job – i.e., OBJECTIVE: Phlebotomist. Always put a job title at the top – it is the title of your resume! General resume or resumes that don’t explain what job you want don’t work anymore. With so many applications, a Recruiter looks at a resume for 10 seconds, so it has to tell them you have what they are looking for.

Today, a basic resume is created to explain how you fit a job title, then it is customized to explain how you fit a particular ad.

3. Get ready to research how and where your skills and training fit for a “phlebotomist” job by pulling job ads:
An ad is full of things you know, yet job seekers commonly zero in on the 1-2 things they DON’T have and give up. Don’t do that! Go to job boards, like www.simplyhired.com, www.indeed.com, www.craigslist.org, www.go2worksource.com. In the search box at the top of the page, enter the keyword “Phlebotomy”. A list of ads will come up. Underline everything in the ad you know or applies to you. Look for what you have, as that will be what you copy into your resume.
Remember: You don’t have to be a great writer to do resumes. You do have to be good at copying words from ads that fit you.

4. Note that job titles for a “Phlebotimist” may vary per environment. A Bloodmobile ad wants a Phlebotomist”, yet a person with phlebotomist duties in a community lab is called a “Medical Technician” (See Samples, Pages 11-26). All ads need phlebotomy, but each environment has a different emphasis in which skill you use most. For example, hospital labs may need more medical technical expertise whereas a doctor’s office may need more patient care.

So, how do you deal with different job titles for the same job? Easy. Make a basic Phlebotomist resume (page 11) then modify it as a master resume tailored to a certain kind of environment that commonly hires Phlebotomists (See Samples, Pages 11-26).

5. Pull and print four ads that are the same kind of job within the same kind of environment/workspace:
No experience? You have words from completed classes provide desired keywords – like: medical terminology; venipuncture; Finger Sticks; lab tests, labeling/documenting/preparing specimens, safety & quality control. If you know the environment you want to work in i.e. hospital, doctors office, community clinic, pair up a skill –“lab tests” with the environment “clinic” with your level of education “associates” to get ads that will fit you job boards (craigslist, indeed.com, usajobs.com, go2worksource.com).

6. If ads fail to give you keywords for a basic resume, go to google and print resumes posted online.

7. Print out your classwork here at School. Underline keywords you see in the classes that are in the ads.

7. With the stack of ad, sample resumes and course details, you’ve done or studied. These are keywords!

8. Download the Job Analyzer Form, Page 6. Complete the form. Copy the ad. Match it to your underlined words
Write the highlighted keyword on the left side of the “T chart”. Next to each highlighted word on the chart, think of a situation where you did this word AND where you got this expertise – which job, which volunteer position, or which class. Match common words from ads, list situations when you used it/labeling where you did it – so you know what to write in the bullets under each job you did. This helps you flesh out what-to-write-where, yet only write stuff that is relevant.

9. Time to write. There are 6 sections to a basic resume. (see Anatomy of a Resume, page 2) They are:

1. Your name, and how to contact you – Personal Data Bits – Be accurate – Important!

2. Your objective and value statement (sometimes called the branding statement)

3. The summary of qualifications which mirrors words in the job ad’s “requirements”

4. Keywords / Skills & Proficiency section – underlined words from the ad that you have

5. Your education, certifications, training, webinars

6. Work experience, volunteer jobs & Internships -Dates, Company names, job title

10 Write a basic phlebotomist resume (see sample, page ___),

11. Modify this resume to suit common environments where phlebotomist jobs exists.

1 http://voices.yahoo.com/tips-writing-first-resume-as-phlebotomist-9093335.html

Tips for Writing Your First Resume as a Phlebotomist

Deborah Blair, Yahoo! Contributor Network
Sep 8, 2011 "Share your voice on Yahoo! websites. Start Here."

Congratulations! You're about to become a certified phlebotomist. Now all you have to do is get that initial phlebotomy job. What's the first step in achieving that goal? You need to create a great resume and a terrific cover letter to go with it. You need to attract the attention of your prospective employer in less than 20 seconds, because most employers take only that long to decide if they'll read on or not. Here are some tips to help you write a phlebotomy resume that will distinguish you from the crowd.

Include Any Phlebotomy Experience You Have, Paid or Unpaid

Because you are just out of school, you probably don't have much related work experience to add to your resume. Do include your most recent employment no matter what type of work you've been doing, but also highlight any internships or externships you completed during your training. You may also want to do some volunteer work at nursing homes, blood donation centers, or other facilities that will accept your help so you can add those accomplishments to the resume.

Highlight Your Education and Other Achievements

Even though you may not have a bevy or experience as a phlebotomist, you still have significant qualifications. You have completed your phlebotomy training and passed the certification exam. If you were elected employee of the month at your former place of employment, mention it. If you were consistently on the dean's list at school, or have served as an officer in any clubs or organizations, make sure those achievements are highlighted on your resume. Those accomplishments are representative of the type of person you are. Be sure to include your affiliation with any professional organizations, such as the American Phlebotomy Association.

Use Excellent Grammar and Spelling

Nothing can turn a prospective employer off faster than a sloppy resume filled with misspellings and grammatical errors. If you don't feel confident in your writing skills, have someone that is accomplished go over it for you.

Attach a Clear, Concise Cover Letter

If you are sending your resume in regards to a specific job opening, you'll want to include a cover letter. Use a formal business letter format. Mention what job you are applying for in the first paragraph, informing them how you became aware of the job opportunity and expressing your interest in the position.

In the second paragraph, give specific examples of your education, qualifications, and experience. Keep it concise and only point out two or three major traits that you can back up with evidence.Conclude the letter by mentioning the enclosed resume and asking to be considered for the job. Thank the reader for his time and consideration.

Make sure your contact information is on both the resume and the cover letter.

Writing a resume is a big step towards obtaining your first phlebotomy job, but don't worry. After all, you've already completed the biggest step by finishing your training and becoming a certified phlebotomist. 2.

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Objective: Desired Job Title, Job # (copied from job ad you are applying for)

Value: Using demonstrated (skill 1, skill 2 and skill 3) to (do what??)

Ex.: Using culinary, math and problem solving skills to create cost-effective menus and happy clients

Summary of Qualifications

§ Points from the job posting and how you have what they are looking for, quantifying as much as you are able to with results if possible

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SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES

(i.e. these Keywords refer to what you know, and show up most often in ads you apply for)

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Education /Licenses / Certifications / Training

Recent Training and Seminars (i.e. onsite job trainings, or taken outside of college – i.e, cooking classes, Safety classes)

Licenses and Certifications: (i.e., Washington State Food Handler’s Certificate)

Name of college program currently pursuing (example: ATA program, Culinary Arts)

Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood, WA. GPA: ___ Expected date of graduation: _____

Relevant classes: (If ad asks for things you haven’t done, but you have taken as a class, list that here))

Relevant Experience (list both PAID and VOLUNTEER experience here, most recent first)

Internship - Job Title/Role, Company Date – Date

Volunteer - Job Title/Role, Company Date – Date

Job Title, Company. City, state 2010 - 2012

(write a short paragraph that showcases how you solved a problem common to your new desired job)

Write this: Hired to (do what) to (or with Whom?). Served (how many per day). Reported to (whom). Commended for (what)?

§ Keyword: List a problem where you used this keyword on this job and what was the result

Job Title, Company Date - Date

Write this: Hired to (do what) to (or with Whom?). Served (how many per day). Reported to (whom). Commended for (what)?

§ Keyword: List a problem where you used this keyword on this job and what was the result.

EDCC Career Action Center BASIC RESUME TEMPLATE

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Objective: Desired Job Title

Value: (if you have a 1-2 key abilities often desired in ads for this kind of job title, write them here!)

Summary of Qualifications

§ Points from the job posting and how you have what they are looking for, quantifying as much as you are able to with results if possible

§ Same as above

§ Same as above – have between 4-8 bullets points here

Knowledge & Skill Areas

(i.e. these are Keywords that refer to what you know, and show up most often in ads you apply for)

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Education /Licenses / Certifications / Training

Licenses:

Recent Training and Seminars (i.e. onsite job trainings, or taken outside of college)

Certifications: (i.e., First Aid, CPR, etc)

Name of college program currently pursuing (example: ATA program, Nursing or Certificate, Nursing)

Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood, WA. Dates attended: ______

GPA: ___ Expected date of graduation: ______

Relevant classes: (If ad asks for things you haven’t done, but you have taken as a class, list that here)

(i.e., phlebotomy, medical records, anatomy, biology, early childhood development)

Relevant Experience (list both PAID and VOLUNTEER experience here, most recent first)

Provider, Company. City, state 20__ - 20__

§ List tasks, duties from this job that you prove you did that match those in the summary of qualifications

§ Talk about the kind of patients you served, who you reported to, the department worked in, your role

§ Talk about care and problems you solved that seem similar to those presented in the ad

Job Title, Company 20__ - 20__

§ List tasks, duties from this job that you prove you did that match those in the summary of qualifications

§ Talk about the kind of patients you served, who you reported to, the department worked in, your role

§ Talk about care and problems you solved that seem similar to those presented in the ad