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How do you write a school resume?

How do you write a school resume?

How to List Education on a ResumeStart with your most recent degree or education in progress.List the name of your school and its location.Provide dates attended and graduation date (or expected graduation date).Show off the degree you earned or are working on.Share your field of study.Mention your GPA (if it’s above 3.5).

How do you make a resume for a highschool student?

For the high school section of your resume, include the full name, the town of your high school, and the expected graduation date. Include your GPA if it’s a 3.0 or above and then make sure to highlight any special courses you take; AP, Honors, and Dual Credit are all great to document.

How many years of school does it take to become an occupational therapist?

A long time! In most cases, you’ll need to complete an undergraduate degree (four years, unless you graduate early or pursue an accelerated program), and then you’ll be in occupational therapy school anywhere from two to three years.

Why is ot school so hard?

In my experience, and in many OT graduate programs, the most challenging classes are front-loaded in the beginning of the programs. For many students (myself included), gross anatomy, neuroscience/neuroanatomy, and kinesiology are typically the hardest of the classes.

Is PT harder than OT?

Historically, PT programs have been more difficult to get into than OT, but in the past few years the number of applicants to OT programs have literally grown exponentially.

Do grades matter in OT school?

Absolutely not. No one will care where you went to school and what your grades were( I even know an OT who was placed on probation, but eventually graduated and is now a great practitioner) as long as you are licensed.

How hard is it to get into occupational therapy?

First, getting into an OT program is difficult. Competition is fierce, and most who apply for such programs do not get into them the first time they apply. While there are over 300 OT and OTA programs in the United States, only an average of 15–20 students are chosen for each program.

Is Occupational Therapy worth the debt?

The financial answer is yes but there is a significant price to pay. Job choice is the #1 financial factor that will impact how an OT can pay back their loans. If they are fortunate enough to work full time for a non-profit, it could save a ton of money and make the degree a no-brainer.

Is OT or PT better?

Physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) are types of rehabilitative care. While they have similar goals and treat many of the same conditions, they also differ. PT focuses on restoring or improving movement, strength, and range of motion. OT aims to improve the motor skills you need to perform daily tasks.

Is occupational therapy a stressful job?

There is often a combination of stressful, draining times and exciting, fulfilling times while working as an occupational therapy practitioner.

Why occupational therapy is the best job?

Job Satisfaction A job with a low stress level, good work-life balance and solid prospects to improve, get promoted and earn a higher salary would make many employees happy. Here’s how Occupational Therapists job satisfaction is rated in terms of upward mobility, stress level and flexibility.