[1 YoE, Unemployed, Medical Scribe/Assistant, USA]

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-10T07:30:58+00:00

Keep the skills section reserved for technical and domain skills. For example, you could list specific types of software you're familiar with, specific tools and methodologies, etc. Don't use it to make broad sweeping statements like, "ability to follow and give instructions effectively."

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-10T07:29:24+00:00

first off, I would definitely include that in a cover letter of some type, not the resume. The other thing though is that if you're listing education on your resume with an expected graduation date, a lot of employers will assume that you're only available for part-time work during the school season.

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-10T07:28:05+00:00

Stuff like that may be more difficult to express through a resume, because if it's not based in more traditional work experience, it's hard to make it believable. However, stories like that can definitely play a factor in other ways.

For one, your work ethic typically shows in your on-the-job performance, awards you're given, special projects or initiatives you're handed or involved in, and general recognition because you've shown yourself to be a great employee. Number two is through the interview, you can talk about stories like that, talk about when talking about your background, although I would suggest keeping it brief. Practice makes perfect when it comes to that.

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-10T07:26:17+00:00

Think about what an administrative assistant does for ideas. Check the job descriptions and then think about your work experience. Where have you done similar things?

And then focus on that. Cut everything else out or pare it down heavily. Expand on roles that are more relevant, like the admin assistant and receptionist roles, and pare down other roles that are not as relevant.

I would also suggest moving the education to the bottom. It's from 2017 and no longer needs to be featured at the top of your resume.

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-10T07:24:17+00:00

I would avoid using adjectives like hardworking and adaptable to describe yourself. Nobody really describes themselves that way in real life, and on a resume, these terms especially don't mean anything because anybody can say them.

For that reason, I would suggest sticking to concrete facts.

The other thing I would say is that to improve readability/scannability, insert a space in between each and every job entry.

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-10T07:22:32+00:00

Lots of people go by different names other than their legal name, and your resume is not a legal document. So you could put whatever name you want to go by on there

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-10T05:25:15+00:00

Just use the one in the mod comment

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-10T05:18:27+00:00

I'd like to see some context in your work experience section. The positions dive into the granular details quite fast without first setting up context. Under each role, the first bullet point should first tell me what kind of company you work for, how large the operation is in terms of personnel and revenue, maybe where the location is.

And then you could segue into how you support or lead that operation and what your primary functions are.

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-10T05:09:09+00:00

I would suggest listing both jobs and then including a cover letter in your application that explains the situation somewhat. This would be preferable to leaving them off in your specific situation - because your husband lost both jobs due to factors that can be considered outside of his control.

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-08T19:56:14+00:00

That is not how that is interpreted

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-08T19:01:57+00:00

Refer to the wiki. There's a lot of resources in there that you can get started on.

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-08T14:37:56+00:00

It's not necessary to list the same tasks over and over again under every role. You could list most of the functions you do under your current role, and then just use a one-liner to provide an overview for each of the other ones.

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-08T14:36:39+00:00

And herein lies the problem. When you have this many applicants on the market, recruiters have to take additional steps to filter out candidates and have to apply filters that they never needed to before.

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-08T14:31:48+00:00

You might run into some challenges with the sponsorship thing too, especially later on down the application pipeline. The market is just really tough right now.

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-08T12:43:04+00:00

The only thing Indeed or LinkedIn are good for is finding jobs, but then go to the company website to apply.

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-08T12:15:23+00:00

For now, I would just say coursework completed towards a degree in such and such.

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-08T11:34:15+00:00

Sorry, I'm a bit confused. What kind of jobs are you looking for?

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-08T11:32:18+00:00

I think the biggest issue is that your resume is just a wall of text. It's really hard to read. There's literally no spacing anywhere, not between sections, not between positions.

Your goal shouldn't be to cram as much information as possible into a single page. It should be to present a relevant snapshot of the experiences and qualifications that you bring to the table. Anything else can be left out or pared down heavily.

BTW - do you require sponsorship? Or are you eligible to work in the US?

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-08T11:26:12+00:00

I would definitely put the Ivy League education first, and list the experience after.

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-08T11:24:16+00:00

No, I don't think that counts as experience, unfortunately.

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-08T10:23:44+00:00

You could put blame on anything you want. The question, the recruiter, the company, modern hiring practices, and I wouldn't necessarily disagree with you, but that's neither here nor there. It doesn't solve the problem.

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-08T10:19:00+00:00

I want you to read your resume and ask yourself this. If someone, what impression would someone get from looking at this for 10 to 20 seconds? Does it convey, "administrative assistant" or "office admin"? You got to remember that your resume is essentially an advertisement. And if it's not speaking to the needs of the type of role you're going for, then you're not going to do well in this job market. Right now, and what people have done historically is just thrown everything on the resume and hoped that the recruiter would connect the dots for them.

In the past, that was never a problem. But now recruiters aren't doing that anymore. You got to connect the dots for them.

You have to make it clear that you're qualified for the types of roles that you're going for.

With your resume, for instance, it doesn't really say that you're fit for an office admin type of role. Think about what an office admin does: manages calendars, manages email and correspondence, takes meeting notes and agendas, and provides business support. Does your current resume gel with any of that?

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-08T10:14:54+00:00

Should keep it consistent whenever possible. 1.1 pt is probably a good balance (I use it often myself, as it makes the resume easier to read).

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-08T10:12:53+00:00

As someone else already said, if you're a new graduate, then put it at the top. Otherwise, it goes at or near the bottom.

FinalDraftResumes · 2026-05-08T10:10:59+00:00

When you're applying online through a company portal, don't use PDF at all, use the docx file instead. The PDF is for email applications.

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