Aug 3, 2026 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, Jobs & Employment, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Can I create and send a resume in Google Docs? v Deirdre Rock, Composed Career, LLC Across our industry, we do not recommend creating your resume in Google Docs. ATS platforms are optimized for Word‑based documents, and Google’s formatting doesn’t always...
Jun 15, 2026 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, Jobs & Employment, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How do I interpret and negotiate salary ranges in postings? v Deirdre Rock, Composed Career, LLC Treat the range as a guide. Validate it with sources such as Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and nonprofit filings to define your target. Real negotiating power comes...
Jun 8, 2026 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How do I highlight “green skills” or my experience with corporate sustainability metrics on a resume for a role that isn’t explicitly environmental? v||divi||400 Camille Roberts, CC Career Solutions Your resume doesn’t categorize have to...
May 18, 2026 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, Jobs & Employment, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Are creative resume templates appropriate for non-creative roles? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes I’d avoid creative resume templates. Many use graphics and complex layouts that can cause issues with ATS compatibility. You also need to consider the...
May 11, 2026 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, Jobs & Employment, LinkedIn, Personal Branding
QUESTION: How much “activity” on LinkedIn is required to stay visible? v||divi||400 Ingmar Graesslin, Tailored AI Services GmbH LinkedIn’s algorithm weighs dwell time over likes. Commenting on others’ posts with real insight often boosts your visibility...
Apr 24, 2026 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, Jobs & Employment, LinkedIn, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: When developing my resume, should I include freelance, gig, or project-based work, and what’s the best way to present this experience so it appears credible and valuable to employers? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Yes, if it demonstrates a...