by NRWA President | Mar 3, 2023 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Professional Networking, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I took an internship in college that was effectively an unpaid full-time job that directly aligns with the skills I use in my career. But it was for a church; I’ve been told I shouldn’t list it on my résumé for this reason. Is this true? v Lucie...
by NRWA President | Mar 1, 2023 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Professional Networking, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I’ve taken a few courses toward a bachelor’s degree but didn’t finish the degree. I’ve had a long and successful career in spite of this. How should I represent this foray into higher education on my résumé? v Cathy Lanzalaco, Inspire...
by NRWA President | Feb 6, 2023 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Professional Networking
QUESTION: Should I include my military service on my resume? It goes back to more than 20 years ago. v Ruth Pankratz, Gabby Communication Thanks to those who served in the military. U.S. military experience is a marketable resume asset. Some employers...
by NRWA President | Feb 3, 2023 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Professional Networking
QUESTION: Is it wise to accept connections from everyone who contacts me on LinkedIn? v Kelli Thomason Do you share your contact details with every person in attendance at a networking event? Or, are you more selective? What’s the goal of being on LinkedIn?...
by NRWA President | Feb 5, 2022 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, Personal Branding, Professional Networking
QUESTION: I’ve been told to refine my elevator pitch. What should it include and how will I use it in my job search? v Mary Jo King, Alliance Résumé & Writing Service The elevator pitch is for networking, used in response to questions like, “What do you...
by NRWA President | Aug 11, 2021 | Career Planning & Focus, Job Searching, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Professional Networking, Resume Writing, Skills Tests & Quizzes
QUESTION: I’ve noticed we have skill quizzes available on LinkedIn. What good are they to my job search? v Grant Cooper, Strategic Resumes & Business Plans Employers are cautious about hiring candidates who have not mastered the technical skills required for the...
