by NRWA President | Sep 6, 2022 | Formatting, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools
QUESTION: What should I include in my cover letter? v Cathy Lanzalaco, Inspire Careers A cover letter can be a powerful way to influence a recruiter that they need to learn more about you and to schedule an interview. Use it to go beyond the traditional, boring spiel,...
by NRWA President | Sep 1, 2022 | Formatting, Resume Submissions
QUESTION: What file format should I use to send my electronic resume? Any other submission tips? v Jennifer Gruwald, University of Connecticut When emailing a resume, convert your Microsoft Word file to a PDF. This ensures that the format will be preserved. When...
by NRWA President | Aug 5, 2022 | Interview Tips, Interviewing
QUESTION: I’m in an interview; I realize early on that this will not be a good fit. How can I end the interview without worry about possible repercussions? v Jennifer Gruwald, University of Connecticut You should always see the interview to completion. You agreed to...
by NRWA President | Aug 3, 2022 | Formatting, Resume Design, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How should I write about my education? Add activities, course work, GPA …? v Angela Watts, MyPro Resumes If you are seeking an entry-level role, more education detail is needed (courses, activities, projects) since you won’t have as much experience to...
by NRWA President | Aug 1, 2022 | Formatting, Resume Design, Resume Writing
QUESTION: What are the most common mistakes when writing a resume? v Thomas Powner, Career Thinker, Inc. 📌 Career Experience bullets sound like a list of job functions; bullet points need to showcase values, outcomes, solutions, or quantitative results you can...
