Coaching on Resume Development and Interview Preparation for Nurses Desiring Career Progression

Area of Science:

• Nursing Professional Development
• Career Advancement Strategies
• Healthcare Workforce Education

Background:

• Nurses require specialized support for career progression.
• Effective resume development and interview skills are crucial for securing nursing roles.
• Existing professional development resources may lack practical, memorable strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce a practical coaching framework for nurses.
• To enhance nurses' preparedness for job interviews.
• To improve nurses' success rates in obtaining desired positions.

Main Methods:

• Development of the PICC ME acronym as a coaching tool.
• Incorporation of resume development and interview tips into the framework.
• Application of the framework by professional development specialists.

Main Results:

• The PICC ME acronym provides actionable strategies for interview preparation.
• Nurses utilizing the framework demonstrate increased confidence and competence.
• Coaching enhances nurses' ability to articulate their qualifications effectively.

Conclusions:

• The PICC ME framework is an effective tool for nursing professional development.
• Targeted coaching significantly improves nurses' interview performance.
• Empowering nurses with practical strategies facilitates career progression.