by NRWA President | Jan 5, 2022 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I have worked as many as three jobs at once over the years, some overlap. Should I list them all on my resume? Will overlap mess up the ATS system? v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC Overlaps will not confuse ATS. Include the jobs that you feel will...
by NRWA President | Jan 3, 2022 | Career Tips, Job Searching Online, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, Resume Writing
QUESTION: What is the conventional wisdom about putting my vaccine status on my resume? v Kathleen Fuller, LinkedIn LifeSaver Take your cue from the job listing. If vaccination is required or preferred for the role and you are fully vaccinated, stating this...
by NRWA President | Dec 6, 2021 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I’ve been using technology for many years. Should I list the older (outdated) programs on my resume or just those currently being used universally? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Old technologies don’t do anyone any favors when no longer used....
by NRWA President | 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...
by NRWA President | Dec 1, 2021 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: I just read that resumes should be submitted with 1–4 days of posting and between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. Is this good advice? v Nancy Grant, Regional Career & Employment Services For most employers, review of resumes and selection of candidates to interview...
by NRWA President | Oct 4, 2021 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Resume Writing, Uncategorized
QUESTION: Should job seekers turn on LinkedIn’s creator mode? What are the benefits? v Paul Bennett, NOVA Career Strategies Yes! On LinkedIn, content drives engagement and engagement drives visibility to people like hiring managers and recruiters. Creator mode...