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Earning Management Role

Earning Management Role

by NRWA President | Mar 6, 2023 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Interview Tips, Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume Writing

QUESTION: After 10 years in my industry, I am ready for a management role. How do I “sell” myself as manager-capable on my resume without the experience?   v Stacie Fehrm, Stacie Writes Resumes Concisely describe your leadership skills in the profile summary....
Should I List Church Experience on My Resume?

Should I List Church Experience on My Resume?

by NRWA President | Mar 3, 2023 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Professional Networking, Resume Writing

QUESTION: I took an internship in college that was effectively an unpaid full-time job that directly aligns with the skills I use in my career. But it was for a church; I’ve been told I shouldn’t list it on my résumé for this reason. Is this true?   v Lucie...
I Didn’t Finish My Degree

I Didn’t Finish My Degree

by NRWA President | Mar 1, 2023 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Professional Networking, Resume Writing

QUESTION: I’ve taken a few courses toward a bachelor’s degree but didn’t finish the degree. I’ve had a long and successful career in spite of this. How should I represent this foray into higher education on my résumé?   v Cathy Lanzalaco, Inspire...
Including Military Service on a Resume

Including Military Service on a Resume

by NRWA President | Feb 6, 2023 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Professional Networking

QUESTION: Should I include my military service on my resume? It goes back to more than 20 years ago.    v Ruth Pankratz, Gabby Communication Thanks to those who served in the military. U.S. military experience is a marketable resume asset. Some employers...
Accepting Connections on LinkedIn

Accepting Connections on LinkedIn

by NRWA President | Feb 3, 2023 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Professional Networking

QUESTION: Is it wise to accept connections from everyone who contacts me on LinkedIn? v Kelli Thomason Do you share your contact details with every person in attendance at a networking event? Or, are you more selective? What’s the goal of being on LinkedIn?...
Explaining Former Roles with Questionable Employers

Explaining Former Roles with Questionable Employers

by NRWA President | Feb 1, 2023 | Career Tips, Interview Tips, Job Searching, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Resume Writing

QUESTION: I don’t feel comfortable about all of the jobs I have done in the past two of my employers were, shall we say nicely, controversial—as were the jobs I had there. What do I put on my resume? v Angela Watts, MyPro Resumes You get to choose what you do and do...
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