title: Development of professional excellence puts best foot forward.
abstract: In today's changing market, any employee can be laid off, anytime, anywhere. Perioperative nurses everywhere are at risk of losing their jobs. Creating or updating a resume, filling out applications, and facing job interviews can be intimidating. Highly qualified candidates may not be selected for a position; however, the best prepared and most determined often are. This article outlines techniques for a well-written resume, good communication skills, and a "dressed for success" appearance that are essential in projecting professional excellence.
authors.affiliation: Ochsner Foundation Hospital, New Orleans, USA.
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: DeMello
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Pagragan
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007586:Job Application; D013527:Perioperative Nursing