May 26, 2025 | Career Tips, Interviewing & Networking, Job Searching
QUESTION: Why am I not getting noticed by recruiters on LinkedIn despite having a complete profile? v||divi||400 Jaime Chambron , Career Agility System While you may have a complete profile, the content may be lacking. It is important to optimize key areas. For...
May 23, 2025 | Career Tips, Interviewing & Networking, Job Searching
QUESTION: Does my accent matter when I go for a job interview? v Mary Jo King, Alliance Résumé & Writing Service Unless your accent makes your English difficult to understand, it shouldn’t matter (but it might, anyway). Consider bringing it up...
May 21, 2025 | Career Tips, Interviewing & Networking, Job Searching
QUESTION: How do I explain a career change on my resume without confusing hiring managers? v Lynne Williams, Career News Today Write a concise profile summary highlighting your strengths, expertise, and reason for pivoting or reinventing. It’s OK to...
May 19, 2025 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How should I handle sensitive information like previous salary or reasons for leaving jobs? Do they go on the resume? v Cheryl Minnick, University of Montana Salary and reason for leaving a job are not included in a resume, yet they may be...
Apr 21, 2025 | Job Searching
QUESTION: Do you have any tips to avoid ghost job postings? v Jessica Visek It’s frustrating to chase job postings that don’t lead anywhere. To avoid this, focus on networking and direct connections instead of relying solely on online listings. Research...
Apr 18, 2025 | Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How do I present skills on my resume? Do I need a separate labeled section? Is it different for hard skills versus soft skills? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Weave relevant skills into your summary and experience to complement your...
