Becoming a nurse is a big responsibility. Patients will rely on you to provide them with excellent and professional care. You may be so focused on taking care of others that you forget to take care of yourself. Nursing professional-development specialist Beth Hawkes noticed this happening with recent nursing graduates. They may have been at the top of their class, but they neglected learning the skills needed to advocate for themselves during the job hunt. You may have an encyclopedic memory when it comes to medicine, but do you know how to write a catchy cover letter or ace an important interview? Hawkes will show you how! She covers how towrite a professional resume,create an “elevator speech” for taking advantage of an unexpected opportunity,compile application materials when you have no working experience,dodge trick questions in interviews,craft a narrative to show potential employers your unique story,stand out throughout the hiring process, andread a hiring manager’s mind! Entering the professional world seems like a daunting prospect, but Hawkes uses simple steps to break your job hunt up into manageable milestones. Speak up for yourself, and land the job of your dreams!