by Ask the Experts NRWA | Apr 14, 2021 | Resume Writing
QUESTION: I do a lot of volunteer work. How should I address it on my resume? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes I advise creating a “Volunteer Experience” section where you can list them in chronological order. However, if you’re a recent graduate with minimal...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Mar 12, 2021 | Job Searching, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Is it okay to use a resume template I found online or should I start from scratch? v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC Most companies use applicant tracking software (ATS) to process résumés. Most online templates use text boxes that cannot be processed...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Mar 10, 2021 | Job Searching, Personal Branding
QUESTION: I’ll have my bachelor’s degree in May; isn’t that enough to get a good job? v Erin Kennedy, Professional Resume Services, Inc. Not always, especially if you have a broad degree. Consider an internship that will offer you hands-on experience. Offer to...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Mar 8, 2021 | Job Searching, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: Should I post my resume on job boards like Indeed, The Ladders, and Monster? v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC Storing a résumé at a job-site is convenient for when applying, but the default privacy setting is usually set to “public.” You risk exposing...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Feb 19, 2021 | Resume Writing
QUESTION: I do not have Microsoft Word on my computer. Do I have to have it for my job search? Can I just send everything in PDF? If not, why? v Carol Adams, Ideal Resumes, LLC When you upload your resume online it goes into an ATS (applicant tracking system). Of...
