by NRWA President | Jun 1, 2022 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, Resume Design, Resume Writing
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...
by NRWA President | May 6, 2022 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Personal Branding
QUESTION: Should I use the public “Open to Work” graphic on my LinkedIn profile photo? v Cathy Lanzalaco, Inspire Careers When openly searching for a new job, marketing your value versus your unemployment status will strengthen your candidacy to land the job you...
by NRWA President | May 4, 2022 | Interview Tips, Interviewing, Salary & Benefits Negotiations
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? v Kate Lavia Bagley, Institute for Advanced...
by NRWA President | May 2, 2022 | Career Tips
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? v Angela Watts, MyPro Resumes I recommend telling the truth and...
by NRWA President | Apr 6, 2022 | Career Tips, Interview Tips, Interviewing
QUESTION: How much should I disclose about an old DUI (more than twenty years) to a prospective employer? v Kiersten Troutman, Second Glance Résumés For any offense, don’t try to talk your way out of it by blaming someone or something else. Instead, if someone...
