by NRWA President | Apr 15, 2023 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Interview Tips, Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I’m targeting multiple roles; how should I create my LinkedIn profile to attract recruiters? v Jennifer Gruwald, University of Connecticut Use keywords that overlap for each of the roles you are targeting. Ensure that you tell a story in your...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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?...
