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Storytelling for Resumes

Storytelling for Resumes

by NRWA President | Jan 9, 2023 | Career Tips, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching

QUESTION: I’ve always been told that a resume isn’t a venue for me to tell my life’s story; that makes sense, but now I’m hearing that I shouldn’t shy away from telling my story. What should I believe? v Ruth Sternberg, Entrepreneurial Job Search A resume is a summary...
Do I tell them I was fired?

Do I tell them I was fired?

by NRWA President | Jan 5, 2023 | Career Tips, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching

QUESTION: I’ve been fired from my last 2 jobs. How do hide this from prospective employers – or can I? v Cherie Heid, Competitive Edge Resume Service On a resume you do not state why you have left a job so when a prospective employer reads your resume they do not know...
Finding Time to Job Search

Finding Time to Job Search

by NRWA President | Jan 3, 2023 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Fairs, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Resume Writing

QUESTION: I am currently managing a family and working 50+ hours per week (thus the job search), how do I efficiently squeeze a job search into my already overcrowded schedule? v Amber Barney Search with PURPOSE! A targeted hour of search is better than 5 hours of...
A New Resume for Different Job with the Same Company?

A New Resume for Different Job with the Same Company?

by NRWA President | Dec 9, 2022 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Resume Submissions, Resume Writing

QUESTION: I’ve targeted a company I really want to work for, so I’m applying for multiple jobs. Is that okay? Do I have to use the same resume or should I change it each time? v Lorraine Beaman, Interview2work LLC Customize your resume for each job to reflect an...
A QR Code for my Resume?

A QR Code for my Resume?

by NRWA President | Dec 7, 2022 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Resume Writing

QUESTION: I just saw a QR code on a resume. Should I be adding that—and for what purpose? v Paul Bennett, NOVA Career Strategies Adding a QR (Quick Response) code to your résumé enables whoever reads the document to quickly and easily access your online content. QR...
Applying to Overseas Jobs

Applying to Overseas Jobs

by NRWA President | Dec 5, 2022 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Resume Writing

QUESTION: How should my U.S. resume and cover letter differ if I decide to apply for jobs overseas? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Familiarize yourself with your target country’s resume/CV guidelines. Leave your address off your resume UNLESS you have...
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