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10 Tips For Your Nursing Job Search

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When it comes to searching for new jobs, nurses have the advantage of having a tried and true profession which allows for a focused job search. However, that doesn’t mean the job search is easy. Moreover, there is a lack of actionable information available on how to find a nursing job. So in this blog post, we’re going to provide 10 tips to help nurses maximize their results with job boards and 2 other useful online tools so they can spend more time engaged with other fruitful job search tactics. Read more

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8 Things Every Nurse Ought to Know About Online Nursing Job Applications

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Nursing job searches have changed dramatically over the last 20 years with the advent of applicant tracking system software designed to simplify the process for employers. However, for nurses, these systems can be difficult to navigate and repellent. While we can’t change the systems, we can provide information that will hopefully make them a little easier to navigate and more approachable. So, here are 8 things that every nurse conducting a job search ought to know about applicant tracking systems. Read more

9 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Nursing Resume

9 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Nursing Resume

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Writing a great nursing resume is no easy task. Nurses have more to consider than the average professional and general resume tips often don’t apply to nursing. As former nursing recruiters, we reviewed thousands of resumes. In this blog post we’ll share 9 common mistakes we came across and provide specific nursing related recommendations to fix them so you can write an excellent nursing resume. Read more

How To Write a New Grad Nursing Resume

How to Write an Exceptional New-Grad Nursing Resume

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Writing a new-grad nursing resume is a daunting task for most new-grads. The fear of having no experience and being unqualified leaves many wondering what details to include. Moreover,  many new-grad nurses wonder how to structure their nursing resume in a way that best conveys their current skill-set and value to prospective employers. As former nurse recruiters, we reviewed thousands of new-grad nursing resumes. In this article, we’ll draw on that experience to provide a comprehensive guide to creating an amazing nursing resume for new-grads. Read more

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5 Things Nursing Students Must Know About the RN Job Market

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If you’re a nursing student, then you have undoubtedly heard that there is a nursing shortage in the United States. In fact, this may have been one of the reasons that you chose to pursue nursing as a career path. Why? Because it’s logical to assume that if there is a shortage, then it should be relatively simple to find a job and, as a career, nursing should be relatively stable.  Unfortunately, as you may or may not already know, the reality is more complex.  In this blog post, we’ll provide 5 details about the RN job market that all nursing students and new grads should know. Read more