How do I update my resume?

Hi,
I just joined this group and read your post. I was just reading a couple of days ago about this. The article said that there was a "fad" a few years ago to make your resume very short, simple, and to the point. Now, the article stated to go back to writing all your qualifications and experience so the employer has a story to put together about your work history.
I am a nurse and will be putting together a new resume. I am choosing to put together the second type of resume.
Hope this helps and good luck.

I have basically the same question with a different twist. I've had multiple employers, but do basically the same thing at all. How can I make my resume less boring?

Considering the amount experience you have, two pages is fine. You should give the most detailed information about the most current position with less information about past positions. Remember to state accomplishments, not just job responsibilities.

Expand on your most recent successes, and keep the oldest experience to a minimum so that your resume doesn't become too "wordy." Check out other people's resumes in your field to see what works and looks best, and don't be shy about running it by a career counselor or tap into resources available on line.

Don't know how accurate this is, but I've heard that a lot of companies with online applications use software that looks for specific words in resumes and cover letters. So if the job description says, "must be a self-starter," then you should be sure to include "self-starter" in your resume and cover letter. My sense is that doing this is more important than trying to impress the company with all your experience. I'd recommend keeping your resume short, but tailoring it to the exact requirements mentioned in the job description. It's a pain to create a new resume for every application, but it has landed me several interviews (though no jobs, yet.) Good luck!

Nelson