South Georgia Technical College’s Career Services Department recently hosted a resume writing workshop for fourth-semester students in the Medical Assisting program, providing practical guidance as they prepare to enter the healthcare workforce.
The workshop was facilitated by Cynthia Carter for students enrolled in the Medical Assisting program under the instruction of Sheri Bass. The goal of the session was to ensure that each student left with a polished and effective resume designed to help them pursue employment opportunities upon graduation.
During the workshop, Carter emphasized the importance of viewing a resume as a personal marketing document that highlights accomplishments, demonstrates impact, and showcases education, professional experience, and technical skills. Students learned how to tailor resumes for individual job applications by incorporating keywords and language from job descriptions, making their qualifications more visible to hiring managers.
Carter also discussed strategies for organizing work history, emphasizing the importance of listing recent employment experience and clearly outlining responsibilities and accomplishments through concise bullet points. For students with limited work experience, she encouraged including relevant coursework, clinical experiences, projects, certifications, software proficiency, and other marketable skills.
In addition to resume development, students received guidance on selecting strong professional references. Carter stressed the value of choosing supervisors, managers, or other professional contacts who can speak positively about a candidate’s work ethic, job performance, and qualifications. The workshop also included discussion on customizing cover letters to highlight skills and experiences relevant to specific positions.
According to Bass, the students are currently completing clinical experiences with healthcare providers including Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Phoebe Clinic Ellaville, and Veranda Americus, among others. The students are scheduled to participate in mock interviews on July 10 and remain on track to graduate in December.
South Georgia Technical College’s Career Services Department offers a variety of resources to help students prepare for successful careers, including resume assistance, mock interviews, job fairs, career assessments, and employment placement support.
Learn more about SGTC and its programs at www.southgatech.edu. Apply now for fall semester. Classes begin August 17.