Strengthening Your Resume: What Works, Why, & How to Apply It (Rec.)
Presented by: Isabel Lawton, M.S.,CCC-SLP
🗓️ COURSE AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 11th, 2026 – FEBRUARY 11th, 2029
After this course, you will be able to…
- Identify three ways hiring managers review and interpret medical speech-language pathologist (SLP) resumes by recognizing common patterns and expectations in resume evaluation
- Summarize clinical activities into measurable, clinically meaningful resume language by applying a structured formula for clinical bullet points with setting, decision-making, and impact components.
- Compare effective resume content from common pitfalls by evaluating sample resume bullets against criteria for clarity and clinical relevance.
- Apply at least two strategies to use tools and systems (including responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to efficiently revise or build a medically-oriented SLP resume
- Formulate a draft section of a medical SLP resume that accurately reflects clinical reasoning and value using a provided framework
COURSE CONTENT
Recorded Agenda:
0-5 minutes- Welcome and disclosures
5-10 minutes – Identifying Common Resume Writing Pitfalls
10-20 minutes – What Hiring Managers are Actually Looking For
20-40 minutes – Translating Clinical Skill into Resume-Friendly Language
40-50 minutes – Tools & Systems to Make This Easier
50-55 minutes- Does it All Work Together?
55-60 minutes- Wrap up/Q+A
SPEAKER INFORMATION & DISCLOSURES
Isabel has been a practicing SLP for nearly 15 years. She has worked with patients across the lifespan, from the NICU to geriatric care, in various settings. Isabel specializes in acute care, dysphagia, brain injury, disorders of consciousness, professional issues, and patient advocacy. She is passionate about teaching and mentoring.
Fun fact: Before becoming an SLP, Isabel was a recruiter in the Allied Health space…and was a resume expert. Additionally, she has served on multiple hiring committees and knows firsthand what HR and leadership are really looking for in a resume.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
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MedSLP Collective Mentor; Medical SLP Collective – Honorarium; MedSLP Ed Mentor
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
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None
ADDITIONAL FAQS
Can I get ASHA CEUS for this Course?
To successfully complete this course, participants must submit a reflective statement (150-250 words in length) within 14 days of taking the course addressing the following: Identify one key concept, technique, or insight you learned during the course and describe how you plan to apply this learning in your clinical practice.
What is the Refund/Cancellation Policy?
Click here to view our policy: https://medslpcollective.com/cancellation-of-courses-and-events/
What can I do if I have a complaint?
Please contact us at info@medslpcollective.com
Who is this webinar appropriate for?
The target audience for this content is licensed speech-language pathologists. There are no prerequisite skills or knowledge needed beyond the basic speech-language pathology training and licensing.
What if I need special accommodations?
If you require accommodations to access these materials due to a disability, please email us at info@medslpcollective.com