Probably the most convenient and efficient way to find a nursing job is through the internet, particularly through job boards.
Traditionally, nurses have to go through the newspaper classified ads and call up one hospital to the next to inquire about any job vacancies.
Today, they can simply join an online job placement community and they can peruse thousands of jobs in the country and even abroad.
They can also customize their search to locate jobs within the vicinity or within a preferred state, or for a particular employer or company.
Most companies and employers today post job vacancies on the internet and even encourage prospective employees to apply online to make the process more efficient.
However, with thousands and millions of people sending in their resume, what chances do you have in getting your resume noticed? When utilizing job boards, make sure that the resume you upload or compose on the site is compelling.
Your resume is your sole representative when employers skim through possible candidates.
Your resume should catch the eye of potential employers and consist of keywords that they are looking for.
If you wish to get into a particular field, such as Palliative care or Emergency care, you have to put in the keyword "Palliative" or "Emergency" in your resume and describe your experiences related to these fields.
It is better to customize your resume to the particular nursing job that you want to apply for.
Generic resumes will be lost in the fray when compared to other resumes with the same generic content.
Also make sure that your resume is free of errors.
One error creates a bad impression and says something about your work ethic-that you are sloppy and unprofessional.
Also make sure that all your contact information is updated and that you are easy to reach so that when an employer contacts you, you are sure to get the message.
Most employers will not have the patience or persistence to figure out how to contact you if you can't be reached the first try or if the email bounces, and will simply move on to the next candidate.
Make sure that your resume is clear and to-the-point.
Hire an editor or get a friend who writes well to read and edit your resume.
On the first lines, it should already be clear what your purpose is (what job you want to apply for) and how you will be a valuable asset to the company of they hire you.
Think of the first few lines of your resume (where you cite your objective) as a marketing tag line, with you as the advertised 'product,' and with a proposal that is hard to resist.
Make it catchy but not corny, professional but not stiff, and compress everything to three to four sentences.
Don't attempt to say everything about you, only highlighting three important points on the objective.
The details of your skills and experience should be written in the appropriate sections.
A single page resume is ideal, while two pages is the maximum.