As a transgender person, how much LGBTQ community involvement and volunteer work is appropriate for a resume and LI profile? Should I disclose in the cover letter?

As a transgender person, how much LGBTQ community involvement and volunteer work is appropriate for a resume and LI profile? Should I disclose in the cover letter?

by | Feb 3, 2022 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Personal Branding

QUESTION: As a transgender person, how much LGBTQ community involvement and volunteer work is appropriate for a resume and LI profile? Should I disclose in the cover letter? v Mary Jo King, Alliance Résumé & Writing Service If your job target lies within the...
I’m retiring soon but want to keep my LinkedIn profile active to stay connected to my network and remain open for consulting gigs, board positions, and other opportunities. How should I handle the end date of my current job, and should I modify my headline?

I’m retiring soon but want to keep my LinkedIn profile active to stay connected to my network and remain open for consulting gigs, board positions, and other opportunities. How should I handle the end date of my current job, and should I modify my headline?

by | Jan 7, 2022 | Career Changing, LinkedIn Profile Writing

QUESTION: I’m retiring soon but want to keep my LinkedIn profile active to stay connected to my network and remain open for consulting gigs, board positions, and other opportunities. How should I handle the end date of my current job, and should I modify my...
I have worked as many as three jobs at once over the years, some overlap. Should I list them all on my resume? Will overlap mess up the ATS system?

I have worked as many as three jobs at once over the years, some overlap. Should I list them all on my resume? Will overlap mess up the ATS system?

by | Jan 5, 2022 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Resume Writing

QUESTION: I have worked as many as three jobs at once over the years, some overlap. Should I list them all on my resume? Will overlap mess up the ATS system? v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC Overlaps will not confuse ATS. Include the jobs that you feel will...
My progressive job titles don’t truly reflect the scope of my responsibilities on my last job. Can I change them to better titles on my resume?

My progressive job titles don’t truly reflect the scope of my responsibilities on my last job. Can I change them to better titles on my resume?

by | Dec 3, 2021 | Career Changing, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Personal Branding, Resume Writing

QUESTION: My progressive job titles don’t truly reflect the scope of my responsibilities on my last job. Can I change them to better titles on my resume? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Altering your job title can negatively impact you, especially when the...
I’ve been advised against using “cliché words” in my resume. How can I know what they are?

I’ve been advised against using “cliché words” in my resume. How can I know what they are?

by | Nov 3, 2021 | Job Searching, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Personal Branding, Resume Writing

QUESTION: I’ve been advised against using “cliché words” in my resume. How can I know what they are? v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC They are vague assertions and claims used so much that they no longer matter to recruiters and hiring-managers. Examples...