My progressive job titles don’t truly reflect the scope of my responsibilities on my last job. Can I change them to better titles on my resume?

My progressive job titles don’t truly reflect the scope of my responsibilities on my last job. Can I change them to better titles on my resume?

by | Dec 3, 2021 | Career Changing, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Personal Branding, Resume Writing

QUESTION: My progressive job titles don’t truly reflect the scope of my responsibilities on my last job. Can I change them to better titles on my resume? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Altering your job title can negatively impact you, especially when the...
I have a Ph.D. but the jobs I’m applying to do not require this education level. Should I leave it off the resume? Will that be lying?

I have a Ph.D. but the jobs I’m applying to do not require this education level. Should I leave it off the resume? Will that be lying?

by | Jun 7, 2021 | Career Changing, Career Planning & Focus, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, Resume Writing

QUESTION: I have a Ph.D. but the jobs I’m applying to do not require this education level. Should I leave it off the resume? Will that be lying? v Jennifer Gruwald, University of Connecticut If you are including an Education section and have listed other degrees,...
I have recently stepped down from leadership roles and now want a job without such responsibility. How do I overcome being viewed as “overqualified”?

I have recently stepped down from leadership roles and now want a job without such responsibility. How do I overcome being viewed as “overqualified”?

by | Feb 17, 2021 | Career Changing, Career Planning & Focus, Interviewing

QUESTION: I have recently stepped down from leadership roles and now want a job without such responsibility. How do I overcome being viewed as “overqualified”? v Jessica Visek It is certainly possible and would require a rebranding of your experience, skills, and...