{"id":3300,"date":"2024-07-13T16:40:28","date_gmt":"2024-07-13T16:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.nursefly.com\/?p=3300"},"modified":"2024-08-06T17:36:16","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T17:36:16","slug":"introducing-universal-profile-your-passport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/vivian-updates\/introducing-universal-profile-your-passport\/","title":{"rendered":"The Vivian Reusable Profile & Resume Builder"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Vivian Reusable Profile is your ticket to access and apply to thousands of jobs on the platform. Vivian posts <\/span>travel nursing jobs<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>local agency, permanent staff jobs<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and per diem\/<\/span>PRN nursing jobs<\/span> with transparent pay listed for each position. Vivian not only features<\/span> nursing jobs<\/span> but also has a wide selection of <\/span>allied health jobs<\/span><\/a> to peruse. <\/span><\/p>\n

When a healthcare professional (HCP) completes a Vivian profile, the only people who can see their contact information are the recruiters who have posted the jobs they applied to. This means no spamming, no sharing of information with other agencies, and providing the best user experience for HCPs as they search for their ideal job.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The first step is to register on Vivian<\/a> and begin adding your information to your Reusable Profile (formerly called the Universal Profile). With this single profile, users can see hundreds of jobs posted by a multitude of <\/span>travel nurse agencies<\/span><\/a> and healthcare systems. All jobs posted include transparent pay and Vivian matches the best jobs for each individual candidate with one Reusable Profile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once users complete their Vivian profile, they can download complete resumes using the platform’s Resume Builder feature. The builder highlights everything from the profile\u2014experience, certifications and other documents, education, references and even specific skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Complete the Vivian Reusable Profile<\/b><\/h3>\n

Anything with a red asterisk in the profile is mandatory and won’t allow users to save that profile chapter if those sections aren’t completed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About Me\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

The \u201cAbout Me\u201d section of the profile is the space for HCPs to showcase themselves and their personalities to recruiters. It can give insight into passions outside of work and career goals and can highlight any awards or significant recognition. <\/span><\/p>\n

Think of this section as a shorter version of a cover letter that can grab a recruiter’s attention. This space is also a great spot to add anything specific that a candidate may want recruiters and hiring facilities to know about them that they feel isn\u2019t included elsewhere in their profile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Complete this section by uploading a photo to personalize your profile and attract employers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Specialties<\/b><\/h4>\n

The profile allows the candidate to enter two specialties. Most allied health professionals will only have a single specialty, but nurses may easily have more than one. The nurse should enter their two most recent specialties unless one was very short-lived (less than 6 months). In that case, enter the specialty most recently worked before that. These specialties are what we use to match healthcare workers to jobs and to determine if their experience is appropriate to apply for specialty nurse travel jobs. All travel nursing jobs require at least 1-2 years of recent experience within the specialty that the candidate is applying to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Job Preferences<\/b><\/h4>\n

The job preferences section of the profile allows users to specify any preferences they have when looking for their dream job. It also helps the team at Vivian match users to the best jobs for them based on their priorities for employment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Healthcare workers searching for jobs can indicate ideal locations, which shift they prefer, what their pay target is and if they’re actively looking for a job. Candidates can also enter their anticipated start date and choose which type of job they are or aren’t looking for by checking or unchecking the boxes next to the four job categories: Permanent, Travel, Per diem and Local contract. Unchecking all the boxes will put a candidate\u2019s search “on hold.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Work Experience<\/b><\/h4>\n

This section of the profile should be completed by the candidate and reflect at least the last two years of work history, when relevant and applicable. For example, if a candidate is a new graduate nurse, and has only worked one job for two years, there’s no need to provide any prior history unless it’s healthcare-related, such as working as a CNA.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The “Duties” section of this chapter is a great place for users to expand on their role and mention any special committees or positions they may have held at prior jobs. Roles such as precepting and charge nursing can be documented here. Each entry will be saved separately and can be used to generate a PDF resume when the profile is completed. (see below in the \u201cDocuments\u201d section for how to do this).<\/span><\/p>\n

Candidates should update this section if they complete their employment somewhere, or start a new job.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Licenses<\/b><\/h4>\n

Licensure is necessary to be able to work as a healthcare professional in many disciplines. All healthcare workers will be prompted to enter their licenses, but there’s a “Not Required” option in the license section for those who hold jobs that don’t demand licensure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nurses should upload all active licenses, as they’re only allowed to work in states where they hold an unencumbered license. There’s a checkbox for Compact state licenses<\/a> if applicable. Registered nurses (RNs) must update this section whenever they renew a license to maintain eligibility for jobs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At the bottom of the license screen, there’s a button to upload an image of the license. This step isn’t mandatory but recommended. Most employers require a copy of the license, so this spot is ideal to store those files for easy access.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Certifications<\/b><\/h4>\n

The certifications section<\/a> is a great place to organize BLS, ACLS, PALS and specialty-specific certifications. Some of the allied health roles on the site are certified, not licensed, roles and those certifications can also be stored in this space. <\/span>There’s a separate section for education, but users can upload images of their degrees in the Certifications section for one-click access. <\/span><\/p>\n

A “Not Required” option is available for roles that don’t necessitate licensure or professional certification.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Education<\/b><\/h4>\n

This section is for entering any formal degrees the healthcare worker has received. The form requires the school name, city, state, degree type and graduation month and year. There’s also a choice for “Other” that will require an explanation of the degree.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Documents<\/b><\/h4>\n

Healthcare professionals can think of this chapter as their “briefcase.” The main document a candidate should upload is a resume, but they can also use this space to store all the other necessary forms to gain employment. These uploads can include awards received, copies of the front and back of driver\u2019s license, immunization records, PPD results, fit tests and any other random pieces of documentation. This space is a great place to show recruiters that a candidate is organized and ready for immediate employment. Please do NOT<\/strong> <\/i><\/span>upload a social security card. The website is secure, but the profile only asks for the last four of the SSN.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tip: <\/b>Once you apply to a job it’s normal for recruiters to ask for your social security number. All jobs require a background check to be completed. If it’s a travel job, they may even ask for it before you interview to get the process started and get you submitted more quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Skills Checklist\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

The skills checklist is a reflection of how often and how comfortable candidates are with specific skills related to their specialty or role. Recruiters use these lists to determine if providers are a good fit for the jobs they’re trying to fill.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are pre-set lists for each specialty. Candidates should choose whichever list is closest to their specialty. More than one skills checklist can be completed if applicable. It’s a powerful way to showcase an HCP’s unique strengths far and above what a simple resume would do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are two categories for each skills checklist that are in different colors. Proficiency, meaning how well a candidate can perform a certain skill and how experienced they are in that skill, is blue. Frequency, or how often the skill is performed is green. The rating scale for each skills checklist is the same:<\/span><\/p>\n

Proficiency:<\/strong> 1 <\/strong>– None; 2 <\/strong>– Intermittent; 3 <\/strong>– Experience; 4 <\/strong>– Can supervise\/teach<\/span><\/p>\n

Frequency:<\/strong> 1 <\/strong>– Never\/Observed Only; 2 <\/strong>– Less than 6 times\/year; 3 <\/strong>– Twice a Month; 4 <\/strong>– Daily-Weekly<\/p>\n

References<\/b><\/h4>\n

We recommend that two references be entered on the site. These references should be professional references, preferably from a direct manager or supervisor if possible. Most agencies have a form that they email to the references to fill out. For permanent positions, the hiring manager or recruiter at the facility will usually call the references, and possibly send them a document to fill out as well. In both cases, the forms are often short, sweet and to the point, and don\u2019t require too much time. You can now get submitted faster with reusable reference checks<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Use the Resume Builder<\/b><\/h3>\n

A neat and organized resume grabs an employer\u2019s attention and can separate you from other applicants. Conversely, a handwritten or poorly formatted resume can make the employer think you aren\u2019t serious enough about the job to take the time to fix it and present it properly. To help you out, Vivian added an amazing tool you can use to build your resume without any formatting hassles or questions about what needs to be included.<\/p>\n

After the profile and the work history sections have been thoroughly completed, find the button that says \u201cDownload your resume\u201d under where it says \u201cProfile Strength\u201d with the status bar. Click to generate your personal PDF resume. After saving the file, upload it to the “Documents” section of your profile.\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Recruiters on the Vivian platform look for candidates who are serious about their application and are ready to be submitted with a facility. With our new tool, users now have a premium profile on Vivian and an attractive, well-formatted resume ready to go when they <\/span>apply for jobs<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Healthcare professionals can generate a new resume each time they update something in their profile to keep their documents current. Ready to find your perfect role? Start by searching for jobs on Vivian today.<\/span><\/p>\n

Browse Jobs<\/a><\/p>\n

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