Does this look like a joke....?

[LACMA]

Is it okay if I put down this phlebotomy class I took last summer as an EC? I did 60 hours of clinical rotations at 2 hospitals, a free clinic, and a laboratory. I got my phlebotomy license in the mail a few months ago. I've been trying to look for a job, and I know it's only been a few months, but I can't find any jobs that have times that are compatible with my school schedule, and my classes are number 1 for me.

So basically, does it look like a joke if I went through all this training and crap, got my license, but didn't even get a job? Or should I leave a comment at the end of the description saying, "I plan on getting a job soon" or something? Because I plan too, but maybe the summer before I start med school or something because honestly there's just no way I can fit in a part time job during school and still keep my grades up and juggle other ECs.

Thanks for your advice in advance!

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[sobored]

I think it's totally appropriate to list it as an EC. It probably shouldn't be one of your "most important" or whatever they call them, but I think it's important enough to at least list. I don't think you need to say that you're planning on getting a job. Just describe what you did, and if you get a job before your app goes out then perfect, you can say that.

 

[LACMA]

Oh one more thing..... what would I put it down as? Like Work Experience, Volunteer experience? I wasn't paid, the clinical rotations were just part of the class.

 

[Holmwood]

Is it okay if I put down this phlebotomy class I took last summer as an EC? I did 60 hours of clinical rotations at 2 hospitals, a free clinic, and a laboratory. I got my phlebotomy license in the mail a few months ago. I've been trying to look for a job, and I know it's only been a few months, but I can't find any jobs that have times that are compatible with my school schedule, and my classes are number 1 for me.

So basically, does it look like a joke if I went through all this training and crap, got my license, but didn't even get a job? Or should I leave a comment at the end of the description saying, "I plan on getting a job soon" or something? Because I plan too, but maybe the summer before I start med school or something because honestly there's just no way I can fit in a part time job during school and still keep my grades up and juggle other ECs.

Thanks for your advice in advance!

Just talk about the clinical rotations. It's patient exposure right?
Think of it like an internship.

I'm sure you have memorable stuff to talk about from your experience in training as well.

And of course, plenty of time to get a part time job where you can use your phlebotomy skills if you feel it will strengthen your application.

If at the end you don't think it's a defining part of your application, focus on some other EC when you're writing "the most memorable".

 

[Catalystik]

what would I put it down as? Like Work Experience, Volunteer experience? I wasn't paid, the clinical rotations were just part of the class.

Use the "Other" tag that's provided.

 

[DokterMom]

You can honestly say that you're "looking for a phlebotomy job that is compatible with your academic schedule"