3 Attention-Getting Resume Tips

 

DevonBerry, RN, PhD, is a nursing leader in Portland, Oregon, who has served in multiple academic nursing executive positions across the U.S. Most recently, Dr. Berry served as the Executive Associate Dean for the Oregon Health and Science University’s School of Nursing. He has also held director and senior consultant level positions at other universities including Cedarville University, Wright State University, and University of Cincinnati.

 

With over a decade of leadership experience, Devon Berry is no stranger to the hiring process. Nearly every employer requires prospective candidates to submit a resume. Though most are familiar with putting one together, the resume can be tricky because it’s a document you might update once a year—or only when you are looking for a job. Regardless, it should always be tailored to the position you are applying for and give employers a snapshot of your accomplishments that make a case for why you are the best fit for the job. While some industries have particular rules of what a resume should entail, there are three attention-getting resume tips that can help you stand out from the rest, no matter the job:

 

Keep it Straightforward

Unless you are applying for a design job, it’s best to stick to a classic resume look and let the content demonstrate how you stand out, not the layout of the resume itself. Keep it in reverse chronological order, with your most relevant and desirable experiences up top.

 

Focus on Achievements, Not Responsibilities

Achievements show the employer how good you were at your job, not just the duties you held. If your job isn’t easily quantifiable, you can be qualitative. For instance, if you were a receptionist, you could say “acted as a gatekeeper for a busy 20-person department, ensuring all callers received a warm welcome with quick, accurate answers to their questions.”

 

Be Concise

Try to keep everything to a page—the longer your resume, the less likely the hiring manager will see the parts you most want them to. If you list things like skills or volunteer work, make sure they are hard skills or things that are a big part of who you are—that you could expound on in person.

3 Best Parks in Portland, Oregon

 

Devon Berry is a nursing professional specializing in academic executive leadership. He has most recently served as executive associate dean at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) School of Nursing. Devon Berry currently resides with his family in Portland, Oregon.

 

Portland has over 200 parks with a lush green landscape that work for a variety of scenarios--walking your dog, watching the sunset, going for a run, or a little bit of each. What makes a park special is subjective to its visitors. These are the three best parks in Portland, Oregon, but it’s worth exploring more for yourself—to enjoy and attach your own memories to.

 

Forest Park

Walk far enough west on NW Thurman street and you’ll run into the 5,200 acre Forest Park—one of the nation’s largest urban forests. Thurman is one of 18 access points into the park, which has over 80 miles of trails and is home to more than 112 bird and 62 mammal species. It’s the perfect ground for a trail run, hike, or mountain bike excursion with friends.

 

Oregon Park

Not the biggest or the smallest, this humble neighborhood park spans two to three blocks in Northeast Portland. There’s a small handful of wood and steel play structures, park benches, and a basketball court, making Oregon Park ideal for a stroll, shooting hoops, or playing with your kids and dogs. It’s mostly shaded and never crowded—in other words, perfectly Portland.

 

Council Crest

Sitting at 1073 feet above sea level in SW Portland, Council Crest park is thought to be the highest elevation point within city limits, boasting unobstructed views of Mount Hood. You’ll find a small handful of hiking trails and an expansive, grassy lawn great for a picnic or reading a book.

 

The 4 Best Running Routes in Portland, Oregon

 

Devon Berry recently received his MBA at Western Governors’ University, adding to more than 20 years of experience in academia. He has held executive leadership positions in schools across the country, most recently acting as the executive associate dean at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Nursing. Devon Berry strives to live a healthy lifestyle, and is currently training for the Portland Marathon.

 

The marathon spans 26.2 miles, and training for it involves running a set amount of miles per week mixed with cross-training. Fortunately in Portland, Oregon, there are no shortage of parks, trails, and roads to run to keep things interesting. Below are the four best running routes in Portland, Oregon.

 

Fernhill Park

If you’re not sure whether you’d rather run on a track or trail, Fernhill park in NE Portland has both—a dirt loop with a few short inclines that runs over a mile and an all-weather, 400-meter track. You can bring the family along too, with other features like a playground, baseball fields, tennis courts, and even a bathroom.

 

Wildwood Trail

A popular dirt-packed trail in Forest Park that runs 30 miles along the hills of NW Portland, Wildwood Trail presents multiple access points to make a running workout as long or short as you’d like. Plus, there’s well-labeled mile markers throughout to easily keep track of pace and distance.

 

Milo McIver State Park

More popular among anglers due to the park’s fish hatchery, Milo McIver State Park, which sits 25 miles southeast of downtown Portland, is great for runners with nearly 12 miles of trails. The paths are broken up into two sections: Rivermill and Riverbend. While the Rivermill trails offer longer loops, the Riverbend trails are closed off to horses, so you can expect more narrow paths, steeper hills, and less traffic.

 

Marquam Nature Park

In inner SW Portland, Marquam Nature Park has a host of shady and forested single-lane running paths that are enjoyable for their cool temps and moderate elevation gains. There are multiple entry-points, including the Flicker trailhead near OHSU. You can do Flicker’s 1.8-mile loop or tail off onto other trails such as Warbler trail and Towhee trail for a longer workout.