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You will need a resume to apply for positions at Roswell Park. Here, we offer some resume templates to help you get started and tips for creating a resume that highlights your talents and experience effectively.
Contact Information
It’s crucial to verify that the initial part of your resume contains your up-to-date contact information so that potential employers can easily reach you.
Education
For the education part on your resume list the schools you attended, the degrees or credentials you attained, including the MM/YYYY-MM/YYYY. For in-progress degrees, specify the anticipated Graduation Date (MM/YYYY).
Work Experience
In this section, list the companies you have been employed with, the dates of employment (MM/YYYY-MM/YYYY) and positions held. In the bigger box (Job Description) provided you can bullet point a summary of your key duties from your previous jobs. In this portion of your resume, incorporate key words from the job posting. If you have paid internship experience, please make note of that in this section.
Skills
If you have any additional skills that you would like to include, you can bullet point them in the boxes provided (one to two words).
Certifications/Licenses
In this portion of the resume, include the state the license is from and the expiration date.
Volunteer Experience
In the box provided, include the organization and bullet pointed job duties. For example:
- Friends of the Night (Organization Name), Assisted in the kitchen during events (Job Duties).
Frequently asked questions
Once received, your application will be reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Resumes are not reviewed until the full posting period has ended. This ensures fair and equal consideration for all applicants. If you do meet the minimum requirements, your application will be forwarded to the hiring manager for further review. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive a phone call. If you are not selected for a position, you will be notified via email. The response time can vary depending on how quickly the department needs to fill the position.
We are pleased and thrilled by your interest to join Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Our website is updated on a daily basis. If the position is on our website, it is open, therefore you can still apply. If the position is not on our website, then the position is already filled. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive; your resume is reviewed accordingly and wait time is based on departmental needs. You would be notified with updates either by email or phone call. We continuously seek the ideal candidate for each role, and the positions will remain open until filled. Applying early increases the likelihood of your application being reviewed promptly. Additionally, you can set up a job alert on the Workday website to receive email notifications whenever a position matching your criteria is posted.
Yes, but we suggest that you tailor your resume for each role to highlight how your skills and experience match the job qualifications.
To be considered for a position, you must meet the minimum qualifications. Preferred qualifications are additional criteria that the department values. If you possess any of these preferred qualifications, it’s recommended to highlight them in your resume. Additionally, ensure that your work experience is listed in the MM/YYYY date format for the review process. Please see the resume templates listed above for guidance. You will receive an email detailing the reason for your non-selection. If you would like further explanation, please feel free to contact an HR representative at Talent@RoswellPark.org.
When you applied for the position on our website, you created a candidate profile. You can log back into your Workday account to check the status of all your applications. If you have any further questions or would like to speak with an HR representative, please contact us at Talent@RoswellPark.org.
The following outlines the various stages of the hiring process, offering insight into "My Application Status" below:
- Application Received – We’ve successfully received your application. Our team will review your information soon.
- Screening in Progress/Application Under Review – Your application is being carefully reviewed by our recruitment team and/or hiring manager to assess your qualifications.
- Decision Pending – Your application has moved forward in the process. A decision is being finalized, and we’ll notify you as soon as possible.
- Onboarding in Progress – Congratulations! You’ve been selected for the role, and we’re preparing the necessary steps to welcome you to Roswell Park.
- Candidate Withdrew – You’ve chosen to withdraw your application from consideration, you did not call or show up for an interview, or we were unable to contact you.
If you are a current employee at Roswell Park and you apply to our internal jobs hub in Workday, it is very important that you attach your updated resume (including your job title/description at Roswell Park). If this information is not available, you would not be considered for the position.
If you are a current employee, please apply for internal positions using a work computer or while connected to the Roswell Park network. This ensures your application is flagged as internal and receives appropriate consideration under union and HR guidelines. If you apply from a personal device or outside the network, your application may be processed as external, which could affect eligibility or priority.
Per union contract requirements, all union-represented job postings must remain open for a for minimum of 7 – 15 days, (in some cases can be open up to 30 days) depending on applicable guidelines, before they can be initially reviewed. This ensures fair access and transparency for all eligible applicants.
Postings will remain active until they are filled.