10 Tips for Writing An Entry-Level Athletic Training Job Resume

So you’re ready to start your first job as an entry-level athletic trainer, and suddenly realize that your professors didn’t teach you something really important: how to apply to your first athletic training job.

Because of sites like LinkedIn, Indeed, and the NATA job board, it’s easy to find job listings, but it’s harder to stand out when other applicants can easily find the same positions.

So here are 10 basic rules of thumb when writing an entry-level athletic training resume. The number of college grads who don’t even proofread their resumes is astounding, so following these simple steps will make you look great in the eyes of potential employers.

1. Keep it to one page

Multi-page resumes are for professionals with more than a decade of experience. During graduation season, HR departments receive a lot of entry-level applicants, which leaves them with little time to look at your resume, if at all. So keep it to one page.

2. Customize your resume for each job