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Eye-glazing THE PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT CENTER for Radiology Today and Today's Geriatric Medi c in e m a ga z i nes prov ides t h at a nd other tips for ma king your introduction to an employer straightforward and eective. + Write a cover letter. This is a cha nce to fi ll in gaps a nd ta ilor your resume to a specific position. Spea king ofwhich... + Avoid the a ssembly line approach . If your resume could be sent to a dozen other hospitals or practices without alter- ing a word, you haven't customized it to each employer a nd you're not providing the information they need to determine whether you're the right fit. + P r o v i de pr e c i s e d a t e s a n d t it le s . Fudg ing dates of previous employment or trying to reca ll them from memory can spell disaster when an employer performs a background check. The sa me goes for titles of positions you've held. + Steer clear of information overload. Work-related pastimes may be relevant on a resume, but a world-class stamp collection likely isn't. In the same vein ... + Keep your resume brief. Three pages is too many. + Don't just list the duties of your current a nd past positions. Let the employer know how you benefited your company in performing those tasks. ■ THAT HERR VON MUELLERHOFF FONT MAY HAVE BEEN SWELL FOR THE CLOSING CREDITS OF CASABLANCA, BUT IT CAN SEND AN UNDESIR ABLE SIGNAL ABOUT A PHYSICIAN'S JUDGMENT IF HE OR SHE USES IT TO JA ZZ UP A RESUME. Avoid an Eye-glazing Resume BY STEVE BARRETT Now, healthcare is about balancing employees, technology, reimbursements, regulations, reform… and patient care. We help you spend time on what matters most – your patients. Healthcare Services I San Antonio, Texas I 210.384.8000 I www.ssacpa.com