Long lapse between last job/graduating

[Misokitty]

Hello,

I had a question as I'm putting together my resume and starting to fill out job applications.

The last job I've had ended in 2012 and I've been in school since (off and on again) with some life situations that have come and gone (dad passing away during nursing school etc.) My question is:

I've read other threads that say that an entry-level LPN resume should only be 1 page long. I've done that with most of the type text size 9 font and I only have my objective, education, certifications, clinical experience, volunteer experience, and references.

I have not listed my job experience as there is no more room on the 1 page. Should I just proceed and make a resume that is 2 pages long?

Is it worth listing my prior job experience if it had nothing to do with the healthcare industry? It was more secretarial / administrative experience that I had.

Any advice I truly appreciate. Much thanks! -Misokitty:cat:

[Double-Helix, BSN, RN]

With the world of electronic applicant tracking systems, the length of a resume really isn't that important. However, I'm an RN with 4+ years of experience in three jobs, licensed in 2 states with several certifications/affiliations and my resume is barely 1.5 pages. So if yours it that long without work experience, my guess is you're including too much information, being overly wordy, or your formatting needs work. If you copy/paste your resume I can give you my thoughts.

Also, references do not belong on a resume. You will include them in the application portion or supply them when requested.

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

Objectives are obsolete. They know you are trying to get a job. Everyone has clinical experiences so unless you did something unique it just takes space. . Non-relevant volunteer work is not helpful. References are not needed on a resume

Also 9pt font is too small. If you have one page without any work experience listed you have too much irrelevant information.