by Ask the Experts NRWA | Sep 25, 2020 | Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: My industry is so competitive that every job I apply for, 100+ other people do too—give me 1 good tip to make my resume stand out. v Cheryl Milmoe, Cardinal Expert Résumés Have a powerful branding statement on all your professional marketing collateral:...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Sep 23, 2020 | Personal Branding
QUESTION: Just what is personal branding and how do I use it to get a job? v Cheryl Milmoe, Cardinal Expert Résumés Your brand is the value you bring to everything you do professionally and tells an employer what they can count on when hiring you! Make it...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Sep 14, 2020 | Career Planning & Focus, Executive Job Searching, Personal Branding
QUESTION: What should I look for when targeting a company? v Camille Roberts, CC Career Services Start with the mission of the company. Research the people who work there–everyone from the CEO to the janitor–using Google, LinkedIn, and Facebook to...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jul 27, 2020 | Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Should a transgender job seeker mention their LGBTQ-related volunteering and activism on their resume or LinkedIn profile? If so, how should it be listed? What impact could this have on their job search? v Brenda Bernstein, The Essay Expert LLC I would...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Apr 27, 2020 | Interviewing, Personal Branding
QUESTION: How can I stand out and be memorable in my interview? v Lisa Rangel, Chameleon Resumes Approach the interview as a business partner equal to the interviewer who is evaluating if the job opportunity is a right match for you (the job seeker) and the...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Nov 11, 2019 | Job Searching, Personal Branding
QUESTION: How can I make sure my cover letter is interesting enough to capture the attention of a recruiter or hiring manager? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes A captivating cover letter must do 3 things: 1) make a connection with the reader, 2) briefly...