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I did not do an internship.
QUESTION: During COVID-19 pandemic, I couldn’t get an internship. Now I’m graduating with no experience which is atypical for my chosen career path. What should I put on my resume?What did you do instead of an internship? Take more classes? Volunteer? I would focus...
Should I use a nickname?
QUESTION: As a Chinese native, I plan to use my westernized first name, "Jennifer," on my resume instead of my real name: "Xiaoying." What are some best practices around using "nicknames" on a resume?Name bias is real, repulsive, and career-damaging. Resumes using...
Same Name
QUESTION: I share a name with a person who has a bad public reputation, and I think it’s costing me interviews. What can I do about this?You have several simple options to differentiate yourself:> Use a nickname> Use a middle initial (Michael B. Jordan)> Use...
Resumes for Board Roles
QUESTION: I am interested in getting roles on both corporate and nonprofit boards. How do I write my resume for this purpose? Do I need two different resumes - one for corporate board roles and another for nonprofit board opportunities?To target corporate boards,...
Hiring Processes for Tech Roles at FAAMNG
QUESTION: I've heard that the hiring processes for tech roles at FAAMNG (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, Google) is very different from those at other types of tech companies. What do I need to know in terms of preparing my resume and getting ready for...
Should I use the public “Open to Work” graphic on my LinkedIn profile photo?
QUESTION: Should I use the public “Open to Work” graphic on my LinkedIn profile photo?When openly searching for a new job, marketing your value versus your unemployment status will strengthen your candidacy to land the job you desire. Instead of turning on the OTW...
The first thing the recruiter asked me was, “What salary are you looking for?” — even before he had explained the job. What’s the best way to respond to not take myself out of the running nor selling myself short?
QUESTION: The first thing the recruiter asked me was, “What salary are you looking for?” — even before he had explained the job. What’s the best way to respond to not take myself out of the running nor selling myself short?Try and postpone giving a hard number until...
I lied on my resume to get my current job (I said I had a degree which I do not). I’m up for promotion and they want to see an updated resume. Should I leave it as is or tell the truth now?
QUESTION: I lied on my resume to get my current job (I said I had a degree which I do not). I’m up for promotion and they want to see an updated resume. Should I leave it as is or tell the truth now? I recommend telling the truth and preparing for the consequences....
How much should I disclose about an old DUI (more than twenty years) to a prospective employer?
QUESTION: How much should I disclose about an old DUI (more than twenty years) to a prospective employer?For any offense, don't try to talk your way out of it by blaming someone or something else. Instead, if someone inquires about it, tell them what you've learned...
My company will be downsizing soon, and I know I’m going to get cut. HR says they’ll hire an outplacement firm to help us find a new job. Should I take advantage of this?
QUESTION: My company will be downsizing soon, and I know I’m going to get cut. HR says they’ll hire an outplacement firm to help us find a new job. Should I take advantage of this?All outplacement firms are not created equal, and the deals companies negotiate with...
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