Jim Porter, MA, LAT ATC
Co-Chair NATA Career Center
Curriculum Vitae:
Teaching/Lecture/Advanced Degree “Course
of One’s Life Achievements”
 HealthCare Resume: Gets you the job that pays
for the education/Advanced Degree “Makes
an employer want to talk to you”
 Paper vs electronic vs multimedia
“Resume is a dumb piece of Paper or media, You
make it Interesting”
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Paper: Use for job fair or Career Center
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One page only and must catch employer’s eye in half page
Mailing is 20th Century Media
Electronic Options for Specific Job listing
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Power Point (limit to 13 slides)
PDF format
Word Format
Video Interview
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You and your contact information
Your Current Credentials-Not what they will be
Your specific UNIQUE skills, experience and
commitment to quality teamwork
Who you are and how you got to this point
What you bring to the employer, NOT what the
employer brings to you.
No employer hires because you need a job.
Each job needs a specific resume to get the
Interview
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Key Skills and Knowledge: Remember the
employer knows what an Athletic Trainer should
know
Avoid listing competencies and list only your
sports specific experience
What Skills and Experience sets you apart.
Education: CAATE sets your education the
reason for listing is to connect with graduates
of your program or employers that are aware
of your school
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Adding References may connect you with
alumni, employers that have had great
employees from your school or part of the
network from where your were.
Employers do not want to take extra time to
follow-up with you for a list of references or
bother having to call. Always include email
address for references
Gary White, MA, ATC, LAT
Athletic Trainer
Areas of Expertise
Concussion Evaluation
Kinesotaping
Manual Therapy
Laser Therapy
Return to Play Decisions
PERSONAL SUMMARY
A highly motivated, confident professional with exceptional multi-tasking and organizational skills. Able to
communicate effectively in English and Spanish with sensitivity to the needs and goals of the patients to quickly
return them to play after injury and ensure understanding of the complex clinical issues impacting full recovery
and prevention of loss of playing time. A Team player with the ability to work closely with coaches, parents,
physicians and other allied health professionals to assess, patient needs, establish a care plan and get them back
on the playing field. Ready and qualified for the next stage in my career and looking forward to making a
significant contribution as a member of an Athletic Care Team.
EXPERIENCE
Athletic Training Experience
Professional
AHA Instructor
NV State Athletic Training License
June 2008 to Present
Provide on-site Athletic Training Services at Sierra Madre High School. Head Athletic Trainer for 17
interscholastic sports with-in the NIAA.
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Provide ImPACT testing post-injury assessment as part of the District Care protocol
Integrated the C3 Logix concussion management tool into High School
Performed a Program evaluation of care of ankle injuries to determine “best care plan” for return to play
Provided Preceptor Training working with UNLV AT Curriculum Program
Implemented Football Helmet weekly checks
Personal Skills
Bait Line
Strong Work ethic
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Professional, ethical practice
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Listening skills
Multi-tasking
Speaks fluent Spanish
Ability to manage escalations, incidents, issues and risk.
Experience of dealing with emotional and stressful situations
Can motivate others through effective communication skills
Able to deal with hostility in the form of verbal and physical aggression
Ability to work independently in busy environment
Highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpation skills
Strong work ethic and dedication to getting the job done.
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University
2006-2008
Master’s Degree in Athletic Training
Central Michigan University
2002-2006
Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education/Biology
Personal Details
Gary White
65100 Hinson Street
Las Vegas, NV 89118-5512
gwhiteatc@ggmail.com
702-555-5555
References on page 2
“How to Get your Point Across in 30 Seconds or
Less” by Milo Frank
Remember in 2015, your peers communicate in 140
characters or less, SO does the employers
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Takes too long to paint a picture of YOU
ONE PAGE ONLY, not more as managers do not want to
read
Lack of attention to detail (grammer, spelling, font, typing)
Failure to understand what the employer needs
Gaps and red flags that raise questions
Experience that is too weak, too strong for the position
Too much experience unrelated to the specific job needs
Failure to connect with employer-FIND COMMON
GROUND and know the job you are applying for
Failure to prepare the Resume as if your career Depends on
it.
Failure to have your Resume reviewed by known
supervisors
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Failure to understand the hiring process
Failure to address the specific skills, tasks and
experience the employer is looking for
Failure to make resume specific to job
Failure to use Power or action words in resume
(Passive Voice)
Failure to know what at good Resume looks
like. Check out Smart Resume Wizard,
www.dummies.com/howtowritea resume
It Does!
Your Interview Skills and Preparation
for the Interview get the JOB
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Go to www.iseek.com Preparing for interview
Clean up your social media.
Facebook/twitter/Instagram/use social
sweeper to clean out “wild and crazy life”
Video interview sessions and review what you
see
Practice answering questions a lot
Seek connection with hiring personnel
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Research the company or entity and know
what and why they exist. Website, internet
search and employees or former can help
Video (most smart phones) your non-verbal
presentation. Do you know what you
communicate without talking?
Practice tough questions and consider any
possible issues they could ask about regardless
if they are legally allowed to ask
Know more about the job then the interviewer
You need to demonstrate confidence,
fearless eye contact, physical
connection with hand shake, ability to
communicate under stress
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Professional Dress Code (Know company dress code)
Well Groomed
Learn to Listen (allow a 15 second pause after interviewer stops
talking to respond)
Don’t talk to much. Let Interviewer led discussion
Avoid yes and no answers. You are selling you to the Interviewer.
Remember you are not looking for a friend or date. PROFESSIONAL
Careful with your language, avoid street or slang language,
Don’t be cocky! This is not your opportunity to brag or show up the
interviewer
Don’t appear to be desperate or bring your mother or significant other
to interview
Let their questions led into questions you wish to act
Demonstrate your ability to adapt and willingness to learn new skills
Be COOL, CALM and CONFIDENT. YOU need to let interviewer
know you can deliver.
This demonstrates how you get the job
done prudently and professionally
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Schedule a 10:30 am interview (research tells us this in
when most interviewees are hired)
Arrive at least 15 minutes before interview
Turn off phone, leave headphones in car
Make a positive, professional first impression SMILE!
Good Posture with plenty of Energy
Know the job hiring process before the interview
Make eye contact, followed by firm strong handshake
Know how you are going to answer their questions
including:
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How you fit into their team
Why you are the best fit for their needs
Bring Portfolio of best work (ie: project or injury report)
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Be Confident but listen!
Be Yourself but control your voice and pitch
Use Power or Action words
Do not be afraid to ask for clarification
Be Courteous and allow interview to end on time.
If Interviewer wants additional time allow them to
control how long
Ask the Interviewer how to follow up and when
the decision will be made
Make sure the Interviewer has the best contact
information for you and your references
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Avoiding topics that get you in trouble and are
unrelated to being an employee. Martial status,
religion, age, politics, your favorite team
Yes and no answers
Lack of interest in the company or entity
Overstating your knowledge, skills or experience
Speak negatively about peers
Failure to practice and know what your non-verbal
communication appears
Failure to remain calm and confident in interview can
reflect on how you react in a AT Crisis such as Cardiac
Arrest or Catastrophic Incident
Failure to communicate your “aha” moments
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Application form or resume is incomplete, sloppy or looks like
everyone else
Overly aggressive and Cocky
Lack of Maturity
Inability to communicate
Lack of interest or enthusiasm in job or company
Inability to make a first impression with resume or at onset of
interview
Being vague to questions or not prepared to answer questions
Failure to know WHO YOU ARE?
Poor non-verbal skills
Lack of Preparation
Overemphasis on money
Negative attitude about past employers or peers (you never know
their network)
Failure to appreciate the Interviewer’s Time