Jan 3, 2022 | Career Tips, Cover Letters & Other Career Tools, Job Searching, 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...
Dec 6, 2021 | Career Management, 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 Should I list the older (outdated) programs on my resume or just those currently being used universally?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....
Dec 3, 2021 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, LinkedIn, 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...
Dec 1, 2021 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching
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...
Oct 4, 2021 | Career Tips, Job Searching, LinkedIn, Resume Writing
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 makes...
Oct 1, 2021 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching
QUESTION: What’s the best way to find the right recruiter to help me in my job search? v Angela Watts, MyPro Resumes There are different types of recruiters: corporate (internal), agency (external), retained (executive search). Corporate folks are focused on...
