What you need to be a successful traveler
Creating an eye catching resume is only part of making a first impression. Making sure that your resume is complete and has all the important information describing and showcasing your amazing skills and experience! THIS is your first impression with any agency or recruiter! Your resume needs to be free from spelling errors and in a clean format that focuses the reader on the content. Your resume must have the following information:
Your contact information (always kept up to date)
Your detailed work experience
Objective (this is a brief caption of what you are looking for)
What state(s) you are licensed in
Certifications (BLS, First Aide, Med Tech, Phlebotomy, etc.)
Volunteer work (Optional)
Memberships in professional organizations (Optional)
Phone Etiquette & Social Media-
THIS is very important!
Present yourself as a professional
Make your voicemail friendly, yet professional:
--EXAMPLE-- "Hello, you've reached Michelle. I am sorry I can not answer your call right now. Please leave your name, telephone number and a detailed message and I will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you for your call, have a great day!
Leave a clear and brief message for a recruiter, and always include your telephone number- repeating the telphone number again at the end of the message insures that the recruiter can make sure they heard it correctly the first time. "Hi Frank, This is Michelle Lane. My telephone number is 757-555-1234. I saw your job post for Norfolk, Virginia on the CNA Travelers Job Board. I am currently licensed in Virginia and would like to speak with you about the pay package and contract details. Please call me at your earliest convenience. Again, my telephone number is 757-555-1234. Thank you"
Travelers do not always realize just how important your presence is on Social Media sites, such as Facebook©.
With the introduction of social media travelers now have the opportunity to interact with recruiters, and other agency representatives, on a level that was not available before.
What you post online can be a reflection of you and create a damaging picture of who you are
Always try to remain professional when posting or commenting on any social media. You do not want to appear to be "hard to get along with", as the last thing a recruiter wants to do is send you half way across the country to represent their agency if they feel you may have a difficult time getting along with others.
Location - Location - Location
Try to be open to any location! Many agencies have contract needs in all fifty states, but there are times that we all have our reasons for where we travel and where we wish to travel. If you limit yourself to only wanting to work in one specific location it could take quite awhile for a recruiter to find you that exact place. Remain open to hearing about other places. Some of the places I have traveled I never would have thought I would be there someday! They were great experiences, and many were bucket list worthy!
Always make sure to be open and honest with your recruiter, they are your friend, not your enemy. When it really comes down to it, a great recruiter is one that takes the time to learn what you need and works hard to provide it.
