Using Quotes on Resume/Cover Letter

Hi All!

I was just wondering if it is appropriate to use quotes on a resume and/or cover letter. For example, I have some of my instructors' clinical evaluations and would like to put a quote maybe on the corner of my resume or something to that effect? Would that be a good way to stand out?

To be honest, I don't feel like I have anything that stands out compared to other new grads. I have NO clinical experience besides school.

Thanks for the help!
Quote from Samantha13Hi All!I was just wondering if it is appropriate to use quotes on a resume and/or cover letter. For example, I have some of my instructors' clinical evaluations and would like to put a quote maybe on the corner of my resume or something to that effect? Would that be a good way to stand out?To be honest, I don't feel like I have anything that stands out compared to other new grads. I have NO clinical experience besides school. Thanks for the help!

Maybe a quote on the cover letter would be ok. However, I feel like I've always been taught that employers like resumes to be straight and to the point, no fluff. Plus, usually resumes/cover letters that are submitted are scanned for certain things and it doesn't really matter what you put on it. I feel like during the interview is a good time to talk about your previous evaluations.

I would say maybe yes on the cover letter, but no on the resume.

I would say no. Your resume and cover letter is for you to tell your story and sell yourself in your words. You might use the references as inspiration on what to say about yourself but I would stay away from quotes.

Quote from LynnLRNMaybe a quote on the cover letter would be ok. However, I feel like I've always been taught that employers like resumes to be straight and to the point, no fluff. Plus, usually resumes/cover letters that are submitted are scanned for certain things and it doesn't really matter what you put on it. I feel like during the interview is a good time to talk about your previous evaluations.

i remember a poster here posted her actual cover letter and resume with quotes from nursing instructors/nurse preceptors like you describe. she said the doctors liked her resume and it stood out from the rest of the resumes and that is how she got the job even though she was fired on her first nursing job. i cannot locate the post at the moment, sorry.