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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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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...
Is My 25-Year Tenure Holding Me Back?
QUESTION: I’ve worked for the same company for 25 years; now as I look for another job, I wonder if that longevity is hurting my chances for future success. And if so, how do I overcome it? With 25 years at the same company, your next employer is worried that...
Communicating Work Sponsorship Needs
QUESTION: I want to ensure transparency with potential employers without diminishing my chances of being considered for positions. Can you provide guidance on how to effectively communicate my requirement for work sponsorship in the U.S. on my resume? If you...
Tailoring your Resume
QUESTION: What's the best approach to tailoring my resume for multiple job applications without starting from scratch each time? Start off with having a solid resume that communicates your strengths and accomplishments targeting a specific job title. I only...
Choosing What Education to Include on Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile
QUESTION: Should I list all my education, including courses or certifications, or only the most relevant on my resume? LinkedIn? Highlight your most relevant education or certification first so that it stands out. Then you can list additional information to...
Using the 220 Characters for Your LinkedIn Profile Headline Effectively
QUESTION: Now that we have 220 characters for LinkedIn headlines, how should we use this space most effectively? Front load your Headline with your desired job type, since just 40-70 characters are shown in posts or comments before others click on your profile....
How much detail should I go into for each job position on my résumé?
QUESTION: How much detail should I go into for each job position on my résumé? Like most things on the resume, it depends! How relevant is the job to your current goal? How many years ago did you work there? Are there any transferable skills you can showcase? If...
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