If you’re a nurse who has turned to SeniorCare.Jobs to help you find your next job in senior care, then you’ve probably noticed that we allow you to post more than one resume. Since you worked hard on getting your current resume just right, you may be wondering what the advantage is of having multiple resumes. Below, we explore the reasons why having more than one resume can help you to find the perfect job in senior care.
 
Traditional Resume
 
An excellent place to begin is with a traditional resume. This resume must be formatted and written with the most recent trends in resume-writing and will cover all of your relevant work experience. Depending on your work experience—or your time in the nursing industry—the resume should go back anywhere from 5 to 20-years. For example, if you have only had 2 jobs in the last 20 years, both jobs should be added. If you’re new to the nursing industry, or have had multiple jobs over the last few years, list your most relevant work experience. Utilize your traditional resume as the resume you turn to when writing your alternate resumes.
 
Niche-Specific Resume
 
If you’re a nurse looking to transition into the senior care industry, or a specific niche of senior care, such as hospice, then a niche-specific resume is suggested. You should also use a niche-specific resume if you have specific career goals. For example, if you’re looking to transition into a management role, this resume will highlight more of your management skills than your nursing skills.
 
Personalized Resume
 
When you search through the employer profiles on SeniorCare.Jobs, you’ll find that many employers search for nurses who have more than just skill and experience, but also a personality that is a good match for their company culture. For employers who stress a personality match, aim to let your personality shine through in your resume. While your resume will still have all of the work experience expected, the verbiage can be a bit less formal—and a bit more conversational.
 
By having more than one resume, you have a better chance of standing out from the crowd—and also of finding an employer who is a true match for your nursing career goals.