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Job searching and career management raise a lot of questions, and the answers aren’t always as simple as they seem online. NRWA professionals share practical, experience-based guidance to help you make better decisions about your resume, LinkedIn presence, job search, career transitions, professional brand, and more.
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Listing Multiple Roles with the Same Company
QUESTION: I’m a laid off federal employee now looking for a role in the private sector. How should I adjust my federal resume? Remove the 22 items that differentiate federal resumes from private-sector resumes. Trim excess federal jargon and government-related...
Listing Multiple Roles with the Same Company
QUESTION: What is the best way to list multiple roles at the same company without making my resume a cluttered mess? Stack the roles under one company header, with dates of total tenure listed once. Then list each title separately underneath with its own date...
Interview Tips for Mature Jobseekers
QUESTION: What tips do you have for mature workers who have been recently laid off? What do we have to do differently to get an interview? Lead with relevance, not your resume length. Focus on skills that match today’s market, not decades of experience. Tailor...
Common Interview Mistakes to Avoid
QUESTION: What are some common interview mistakes to avoid? I really want this job. #1 Mistake=Candidates showing up with excitement but no STRATEGY to take next step in the process which should be the job proposal that SHOWS exactly why they should hire...
Why Isn’t My LinkedIn Profile Attracting Recruiters?
QUESTION: Why am I not getting noticed by recruiters on LinkedIn despite having a complete profile? While you may have a complete profile, the content may be lacking. It is important to optimize key areas. For example, your headline should include your target...
Will My Accent Affect My Interview?
QUESTION: Does my accent matter when I go for a job interview? Unless your accent makes your English difficult to understand, it shouldn't matter (but it might, anyway). Consider bringing it up yourself during interviews; although you may not receive much...
Explaining a Career Change to Hiring Managers
QUESTION: How do I explain a career change on my resume without confusing hiring managers? Write a concise profile summary highlighting your strengths, expertise, and reason for pivoting or reinventing. It’s OK to mention selling a business, retiring from the...
Should I Include Salary or Reasons for Leaving on My Resume?
QUESTION: How should I handle sensitive information like previous salary or reasons for leaving jobs? Do they go on the resume? Salary and reason for leaving a job are not included in a resume, yet they may be inquired about by the hiring manager in an interview...
Avoiding Ghost Jobs
QUESTION: Do you have any tips to avoid ghost job postings? It’s frustrating to chase job postings that don’t lead anywhere. To avoid this, focus on networking and direct connections instead of relying solely on online listings. Research the company by checking...
Listing Skills on a Resume
QUESTION: How do I present skills on my resume? Do I need a separate labeled section? Is it different for hard skills versus soft skills? Weave relevant skills into your summary and experience to complement your narrative. Include a “Skills” section after your...
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