I’m filling out an application online for a Nursing position and they want prior work history. My prior work history is retail & customer service.Do I still put it on there even if it isn’t relevant to the position I’m applying for?
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Yes. It can still indicate your reliability, qualifications, and skills as an employee, as well as provide contact information for references. It can provide a source of discussion topics should they decide to interview you.
Let HR decide if your work history is relevant to the position you are applying for.
yes, but try to find ways the jobs or experiences you have had will relate. It will come up in the interview.
Also, if you have copies of GOOD performance evals. get copies. It will show good work ethic and attendence. These are important at any job. With no experience you will have to prove why you will be a good person for them to bet on. Also thing about classes you have taken that may help to boost your chances for the job. Consider languages, Psychology, Sociology, anything that can relate.
Good Luck!
Put down whatever helps.
If you were in retail and customer service, you worked with people. You handled their problems, saw to their issues in a timely manner, directed them to better people if you didn’t have the resources yourself. Their problems may not have been health-related, but the fact is that you know how to be of help to customers and your coworkers.
It may also help to list down skills you might have that can be useful, such as word processing, CPR or lifeguard training, experience with certain kinds of equipment, or even hobbies.