Jan 7, 2022 | Career Management, LinkedIn
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...
Jan 5, 2022 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, LinkedIn, 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...
Dec 3, 2021 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, LinkedIn, 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...
Nov 3, 2021 | Cover Letters & Other Career Tools, Job Searching, LinkedIn, 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...
Oct 4, 2021 | Career Tips, Job Searching, LinkedIn, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Should job seekers turn on LinkedIn’s creator mode? What are the benefits? v Paul Bennett, NOVA Career Strategies Yes! On LinkedIn, content drives engagement and engagement drives visibility to people like hiring managers and recruiters. Creator mode makes...
Sep 6, 2021 | Job Searching, LinkedIn
QUESTION: I just read some advice to “weave your personality into your resume.” How would I do that? v Emily Christakis 1 Think of the soft skills you bring to the table. What words would a previous manager, colleague or client use to describe you? Extract...