Nov 3, 2025 | Career Management, Cover Letters & Other Career Tools, Interviewing & Networking, Job Searching, LinkedIn, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I’ve worked for controversial organizations (e.g., political groups, ethically debated industries). How do I present that experience neutrally? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Lead with your role and impact, not the organization. Use a neutral...
Oct 20, 2025 | Career Management, Cover Letters & Other Career Tools, Job Searching, LinkedIn, Personal Branding
QUESTION: What’s a creative alternative to a cover letter that can make a candidate stand out? v||divi||400 Alison King, King Career Services My opinion is that this is not the place to get overly creative; creative/grand gestures backfire more often than not....
Sep 5, 2025 | Career Management, Career Tips, Interviewing & Networking, Job Searching, LinkedIn, Personal Branding
QUESTION: What’s the most creative (but not creepy) way to get a hiring manager’s attention on social media? v||divi||400 Jaime Chambron , Career Agility System Focus on the hiring manager’s presence on LinkedIn. If they post content, engage with it. If you...
Feb 14, 2025 | Career Tips, LinkedIn, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Should I list all my education, including courses or certifications, or only the most relevant on my resume? LinkedIn? v Nancy Grant, Regional Career & Employment Services Highlight your most relevant education or certification first so that it...
Feb 12, 2025 | Career Tips, LinkedIn, Personal Branding
QUESTION: Now that we have 220 characters for LinkedIn headlines, how should we use this space most effectively? v Laura Smith-Proulx, An Expert Resume Front load your Headline with your desired job type, since just 40-70 characters are shown in posts or...
Jan 29, 2025 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, LinkedIn
QUESTION: How do I conduct a serious job search while I am still working without jeopardizing my career? v Camille Roberts, CC Career Solutions Be discreet in your job search. Avoid using company time or resources. Turn off LinkedIn profile change...
