How to (Not) Fit a Resume on One Page
This past week, I have learned numerous things such as how to develop a resume on a single page, how to properly interview professionals, how to conduct cold calls and talk professionally over the phone, how to find reliable contacts in my field of study to interview, and how to create interview questions. Currently, I do have questions pertaining to the actual interview portion with professionals. I was curious as to how one would go about taking notes during interview and how one could hold an interview while having less knowledge than the professional. Although, I believe that that feature is why this is called an informational interview.
Additionally, an obstacle I faced was attempting to adjust my resume onto one page. It was difficult because all of the information that I had included in my resume was necessary to my profession, so I couldn’t remove anything. Eventually, I found a template that accommodated all of my information onto one page in different boxes, and it was still eye-catching. This obstacle taught me how to adapt to situations where I am used to doing something one way but have to do it differently. When an obstacle is encountered, I will be sure to manage it as professionally and calmly as I can. There will most likely be numerous times in the future where a mentor interview may not go as well as expected or the amount of work may feel overwhelming, but that is completely normal and staying calm is what will keep me going.
This week, I was successful in contacting one pediatrician and getting a call back, writing my third blog post, creating a nice layout for my resume, and writing my third research assessment. Additionally, I practiced cold-calling in order to gain a better understanding of how to talk to professionals. I have acknowledged that all of these accomplishments will be crucial in order to get to my final goal for ISM. In fact, it is essential that I take away the proper amount of information to enhance my learning even further. ISM is a program where we will be working with professionals and in order to do that I need to have a better understanding of the realistic situations and patients with which they may deal. That is something that I focused on immensely in my most recent research assessment.
Next week, I definitely need to work on time management and utilizing my time in class to benefit me the most. An overwhelming amount of work is something that should be avoided at all costs unless I just have not been managing my time wisely. I also need to practice interviewing professionals and make sure that I have familiar with proper dress.
Lastly, specific opportunities and experiences I desire to have in ISM are learning how to put patients at ease and figuring out the day-to-day involvement of a pediatrician. Observing what a pediatrician has to deal with and what type of patients come through his/her door is something I would be grateful to examine. I want to learn how to make a connection with a patient and also, learn how to soothe their pain. Pediatricians have to say and do certain things that the patient may not enjoy and I want to learn how to make the patient always feel comfortable.
Furthermore, I would like to experience how pediatricians handle infants and toddlers to make them feel safe and how they occupy them during painful activities. Lastly, how the pediatrician diagnoses symptoms is something that I would be exceedingly grateful to observe/participate in because that is something which is so crucial towards the patient and could be a life or death situation.
In conclusion, I feel as if I am learning a great deal about how to carry myself in a professional manner throughout this program and when I go on interviews. Overall, I hope to continue to acquire information and hope to continue gaining knowledge about my profession through research assessments and professionals.
