16th Apr 2008
Some Tips for Your Resume
If you are preparing your resume (some chiropractors call it a “CV”), here is a great video on the blog “Interview Chatter” by Darlene McDaniel. This video gives you tips on creating a resume and cover letter and how to use them to get a position as an associate.
My suggestions:
1. Don’t EVER send out a resume without a cover letter. If you are emailing the resume, the body of your email can be the “cover letter” with the resume as an attachment. But don’t waste the email; make it a sales document.
2. Remember “You are the product.” You must sell yourself; there are lots of young DC’s out there who are your competition, so don’t be afraid to market yourself. There is certainly a fine line between arrogance and confidence, but too many people err on the side of caution and don’t promote.
3. Keep at it. Send out resumes to doctors in your area and then follow up with phone calls. Ask, “Did you receive my resume? Do you have any interest in hiring an associate? If not, do you know another doctor who might be interested?”
Good luck with this process. Let me know how your search goes.
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