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This is a discussion on Resume Question in Nursing Resume Help, part of Nursing Career Advice ... I am preparing my resume, what is the current "rule" with keeping your resume to one page?? After...
by Futuresos Jun 29, '12I am preparing my resume, what is the current "rule" with keeping your resume to one page?? After researching the topic, I still haven't gotten a clear answer... I am finding that condensing to one page is extremely difficult. There are a few classmates that have gotten jobs and their resume was 2 pages etc. What is everyone's thoughts on this?
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Jun 29, '12 by RednightsIf you get 2 pages you get 2 pages, as long as whatever you're writing is "good" and will really sell you. If you were really active in volunteering / work throughout High School and College, it wouldn't be uncommon to have a lot on your resume. However if you have nothing outside of clinicals to post on your resume, there's not a single reason it should be 2 pages.
There is a lot "padding" going on, most people can strip their resumes 1/3rd. They repeat a lot of info or they write things that are implied (ie. "normal" nursing rotations throughout a hospital that take up a large portion) ..... -
- Jul 1, '12 by RednightsJust post your resume here (remove all identifying info ... ) so other members can help if they want.
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Jul 1, '12 by NRSKarenRNCheck out the sticky thread at bottom of forum for more info on resume. 1 page appropriate for new grad without prior work experience; expand to 2 pages with prior work experience including other careers.
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