The Truth About “Resume Blasting”

Recently, ResumeDoctor.com contacted over 5,000 recruiters and hiring managers throughout the US and Canada regarding the success of using online job postings. Over 92% of those surveyed reported being inundated with irrelevant responses to their job postings. Most participants indicated that they receive hundreds of responses per online job posting. Additional complaints included: Majority of resumes do…

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Top 20 Recruiter Pet Peeves About Resumes

Recently, ResumeDoctor.com surveyed 2500 recruiters across the US and Canada to find out the top “Pet Peeves” recruiters have about resumes that result in a resume being tossed in the excluded pile. These recruiters dealt with varied specialties and industries, such as, Engineering, IT, Sales and Marketing, Administrative, Finance, etc. Recruiters receive hundreds of resumes…

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Top 15 Job Interview Questions

A job interview is the result of an effective resume. However, landing a job is typically the result of a successful interview. Brad Fredericks from ResumeDoctor.com explains, “Many job seekers hit a brick wall when it comes to offering meaningful responses during the interview. You must be careful not to put your foot in your…

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Tips for Writing an Effective Cover Letter

Always send a cover letter with your resume even if the company has not specified that you should include one. It gives you a chance to tell the company why you are a good fit for the job. It is also a chance to let them know that you have chosen them and that you…

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Travel Nursing and Van life: How Does it Look?

In recent years, many travel nurses have begun to opt for a life on the road. That is, they prefer to live out of a van instead of moving into apartments during their assignment.  You might wonder, “Why would they do this, when they get a housing stipend anyway?” Well, if you listen to the…

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New to Travel Nursing? Learn the Do’s and Don’ts

Travel Nursing is a brilliant concept for medical professionals who are open to adventure or have been bitten by the ‘travel bug.’ At the same time, it can be daunting to have to adjust not only to a new place but a new working environment.  If you are a medical professional who is a new…

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Travel Nursing Agencies: What you need to know

If you’re reading this article, you are probably a medical professional who has just entered, or is planning to enter, the Travel Nursing niche.   What Is Travel Nursing?  Travel Nursing is a wonderful concept that has come up in response to the shortage of nurses, both nationally and globally. The Travel Nursing system allows hospitals…

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Travel Nursing 101: Where to Start?

Are you someone who loves to travel? Do you struggle to take out time from a busy and hectic schedule?  Or, are you unable to take a quality vacation because you lack the funds?  If the above applies to you and you also happen to be a medical professional, then you are in luck. There…

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Top Travel Nursing Perks and Requirements

If you’re reading this article, you are probably a medical professional who has just entered, or is planning to enter, the Travel Nursing niche.   What Is Travel Nursing?  Travel Nursing is a wonderful concept that has come up in response to the shortage of nurses, both nationally and globally. The Travel Nursing system allows hospitals…

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What are the Education Requirements to be a Travel Nurse?

Travel nursing is a wonderful concept that has come up in response to the nursing shortage that many healthcare organizations are facing currently.  Under this system, nurses are appointed on a short-term basis (usually 13 weeks), which ensures a free flow of personnel over the country. This way, the flow can be directed on a…

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