by NRWA President | 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...
by NRWA President | Nov 5, 2021 | Career Planning & Focus, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I’m applying for computer technology jobs. What do I need to know to write an effective resume? v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC An effective hi-tech resume is customized for the specific job-posting and uses a chronological format. Hi-tech managers...
by NRWA President | 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...
by NRWA President | Aug 16, 2021 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Continuing education on a resume: Is it important? If so, how do I list it? v Alana Henry, The Writique, LLC Absolutely — if it is relevant to your desired (or current) role or industry! And, how much detail to include depends on your professional...
by NRWA President | Aug 13, 2021 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: When I try to describe all the tasks I performed at my previous jobs, my resume is 4 pages long. What do I do? v Brenda Bernstein, The Essay Expert LLC It’s a common misconception that you need to list all your past job tasks. Instead, focus on...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jul 6, 2021 | Career Changing, Personal Branding, Professional Networking, Resume Writing
QUESTION: My last job was mundane (that’s why I left). I have no accomplishments. What do I put on myresume? v Jennifer Grunwald, University of Connecticut This is where you need to take time to reflect and brainstorm. You may not think you have any...