by NRWA President | Nov 1, 2021 | Formatting, Job Searching, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, Resume Design, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I’ve heard of an ATS resume, an infographic resume, a targeted resume, and a networking resume – what’s the difference? Do I need all of them to apply for jobs? v Mary Jo King, Alliance Résumé & Writing Service One resume is enough, provided it...
by NRWA President | Oct 6, 2021 | Formatting, Job Searching, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, Resume Design, Resume Writing
QUESTION: In designing and formatting my resume: Are there rules for margin size, for fonts and font size? Can I use lines, text boxes, and/or columns? v Kathy Keshemberg, A Career Advantage Margins should be equal, .5″-1″ all around. Stick with...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jun 30, 2021 | Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I see all these resume templates with pictures. Should my picture be on my resume? v Cheryl Minnick, University of Montana No. Not for jobs in the US unless you would be hired for your appearance (model, TV anchor, actor) — your accomplishments,...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jun 7, 2021 | Career Changing, Career Planning & Focus, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I have a Ph.D. but the jobs I’m applying to do not require this education level. Should I leave it off the resume? Will that be lying? v Jennifer Gruwald, University of Connecticut If you are including an Education section and have listed other degrees,...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | May 14, 2021 | Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools
QUESTION: How do I submit a cover letter now that we don’t mail them anymore? And how long should it be? v Jane Roqueplot, JaneCo's Sensible Solutions There ARE situations for mailing. If responding to an ad, follow its guidelines. Use a clear short subject line....
by Ask the Experts NRWA | May 11, 2020 | Job Searching Online, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools
QUESTION: What is the best way to include a cover letter with my resume when I’m applying for a job online? Should it be a separate document or the first page of my resume? v Grant Cooper, Strategic Resumes & Business Plans Generally, it is not advisable to...