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Is it true I probably don’t need a Summary section? Is it duplicating my achievements from the Experience and thus wasting space?
QUESTION: Is it true I probably don’t need a Summary section? Is it duplicating my achievements from the Experience and thus wasting space?Not true! A personally branded Summary section will make a strong first impression on a recruiter or hiring manager reading your...
I’ve been told to refine my elevator pitch. What should it include and how will I use it in my job search?
QUESTION: I’ve been told to refine my elevator pitch. What should it include and how will I use it in my job search?The elevator pitch is for networking, used in response to questions like, "What do you do?" Instead of giving your job title and employer, offer a value...
As a transgender person, how much LGBTQ community involvement and volunteer work is appropriate for a resume and LI profile? Should I disclose in the cover letter?
QUESTION: As a transgender person, how much LGBTQ community involvement and volunteer work is appropriate for a resume and LI profile? Should I disclose in the cover letter?If your job target lies within the LGBTQ community, your career documents can freely...
How do I follow up with hiring managers? Should I resend my resume? Write another letter of interest? Make a phone call? I don’t want to seem like a pest.
QUESTION: How do I follow up with hiring managers? Should I resend my resume? Write another letter of interest? Make a phone call? I don’t want to seem like a pest.During the interview, ask about the hiring process timeline so that you can determine the appropriate...
I’m retiring soon but want to keep my LinkedIn profile active to stay connected to my network and remain open for consulting gigs, board positions, and other opportunities. How should I handle the end date of my current job, and should I modify my headline?
QUESTION: I'm retiring soon but want to keep my LinkedIn profile active to stay connected to my network and remain open for consulting gigs, board positions, and other opportunities. How should I handle the end date of my current job, and should I modify my...
I have worked as many as three jobs at once over the years, some overlap. Should I list them all on my resume? Will overlap mess up the ATS system?
QUESTION: I have worked as many as three jobs at once over the years, some overlap. Should I list them all on my resume? Will overlap mess up the ATS system? Overlaps will not confuse ATS. Include the jobs that you feel will demonstrate your work ethic and skills that...
What is the conventional wisdom about putting my vaccine status on my resume?
QUESTION: What is the conventional wisdom about putting my vaccine status on my resume?Take your cue from the job listing. If vaccination is required or preferred for the role and you are fully vaccinated, stating this clearly on your resume could give you a...
I’ve been using technology for many years. Should I list the older (outdated) programs on my resume or just those currently being used universally?
QUESTION: I’ve been using technology for many years. Should I list the older (outdated) programs on my resume or just those currently being used universally?Old technologies don’t do anyone any favors when no longer used. Stick to current, universally used...
My progressive job titles don’t truly reflect the scope of my responsibilities on my last job. Can I change them to better titles on my resume?
QUESTION: My progressive job titles don’t truly reflect the scope of my responsibilities on my last job. Can I change them to better titles on my resume?Altering your job title can negatively impact you, especially when the discrepancies between your official title...
I just read that resumes should be submitted with 1–4 days of posting and between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. Is this good advice?
QUESTION: I just read that resumes should be submitted with 1–4 days of posting and between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. Is this good advice?For most employers, review of resumes and selection of candidates to interview start as soon as applications of interest are received....
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