Histology Hiring Hot Topics Resume Writing Histology Job

Histology Hiring Hot Topics: Resume Writing, Histology Job Search & Histology Staffing Melissa Owens, B. S. , CHP Allied Search Partners Founder/President/Lab Recruiter

Histology Hiring Hot Topics • Resume Writing • Histology Job Search • Histology Staffing

Resume Writing • Heading • Summary • Related Employment Experience • Other Employment Experience • Education • Optional Information

Heading • First, Middle Initial, Last Name (Credentials) • Include at least a City/State/Zip Code • Phone Number(s) • One email address

Summary • This should be focused and job specific • Clearly state your summary of qualifications relating to the specific job requirements. • Include things like Degree, Certifications, Level of Experience, Personal Attributes needed for the position.

Related Employment Experience • Start with most recent experience and work your way backwards. • Include only related work experiences. • Dates must be included (Month/Year at least) • If you have shorter periods of work history, include explanation of leaving.

Other Work History • Order in the same way as the related experience. • Show other employment unrelated to the position you are applying to. • This section is mainly for new graduates with no relatable experiences. • Can leave this out if you are beyond entry level.

Education • Highest form of education listed first (MBA, Bachelor’s Degree, Associates, etc. ) • Certifications can be listed following the highest degree(s) • Licenses can be listed following highest degrees obtained • List institution, year of graduation, and degree obtained.

Optional Information • Here you can list other skills like computer skills, software experience, etc. • Some people like to list hobbies (exercise, fitness, running, hiking, etc. ) • You can list your “soft skills” like written and verbal communication, multitasking ability, organization skills

Sample Resume • Sample Resume Available in Printout • Please see me afterwards if you would like a copy • For digital copy email me your request: melissa@alliedsearchpartners. com

Histology Job Searching • Go where the jobs are • Be open to different shifts, schedules, etc. • Be open to always seeing what is “out there” but stay loyal to an employer • Customize your resume to each job • Cover letters • Salary

Go Where The Jobs Are • If possible: Be open to relocation • Most employers offer generous relocation assistance for qualified applicants • Research State Licensure Requirements • Sign up to receive job alerts from a Staffing Firm • FL, CA, TX, NY are some of the biggest markets for Histology Jobs

Open to Multiple Shifts • The more you restrict your requirements for a position, the harder it will be to find work. • Be open to working 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Shifts and part time/per diem. • Be open to working weekends, and split/variable shifts. • It may not be permanent, and can get your foot in the door!

Customize Your Resume • Do your research on each job and customize your resume to each application. • Do your research on each organization and customize your interview questions and comments to each interview. • A standard resume will be overlooked.

Cover Letters • Keep them short and to the point. • List why you are open to relocate to a particular areas, if applicable (ties to the area, family, etc. ) • List reasons why you are interested in the company. • List why you are looking to leave your current situation, if it is a positive reason.

Salary • Depending on the state, new legislation makes it illegal to ask for salary history. • You can offer your salary history, however, you are not required to. • You can offer a desired salary range, or desired salary that you would need to make a change. • Ideally, it is advisable to simply give a salary range that you are wanting to stay within.

Histology Staffing • Sourcing Histology Professionals in a market with a shortage • Pre-qualifying • Travel verses Permanent Staffing

Sourcing Histology Professionals • Shortage of Histology Professionals • Active Vs. Passive Candidates • Using a Staffing Firm • Relocation

Prequalifying Histotechs • Go Straight to the source when conducting prequalification • Conducting Slide and Cutting Tests at Interview • Reference Checks Are Biased Information

Travel verses Permanent • Travel and Permanent Candidates are different • Travel staffing will be almost always instant “gratification” in filling jobs • Permanent staffing takes time, multiple interviews, and sourcing takes longer

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