by NRWA President | Sep 4, 2023 | Job Searching, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I am disappointed in the resume I received from a professional resume writer. What can I do? v Katrina Pankuch, Aspire Talent Solutions, LLC Every individual has different goals, persona, and experience they want to embody in their resume. If you’re...
by NRWA President | Jul 21, 2023 | Formatting, Job Searching, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Tell me what I should consider in my resume formatting to work well with Applicant Tracking Software (ATS). v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC There are 800+ ATS packages. They all have their quirks and limitations. So, the best strategy is “keep it...
by NRWA President | Aug 3, 2022 | Formatting, Resume Design, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How should I write about my education? Add activities, course work, GPA …? v Angela Watts, MyPro Resumes If you are seeking an entry-level role, more education detail is needed (courses, activities, projects) since you won’t have as much experience to...
by NRWA President | Aug 1, 2022 | Formatting, Resume Design, Resume Writing
QUESTION: What are the most common mistakes when writing a resume? v Thomas Powner, Career Thinker, Inc. 📌 Career Experience bullets sound like a list of job functions; bullet points need to showcase values, outcomes, solutions, or quantitative results you can...
by NRWA President | Jun 6, 2022 | Career Changing, Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, Resume Design, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I share a name with a person who has a bad public reputation, and I think it’s costing me interviews. What can I do about this? v Dan Shortridge, Results Resumes You have several simple options to differentiate yourself:> Use a nickname> Use a middle...
by NRWA President | Jun 3, 2022 | Career Changing, Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, Resume Design, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I am interested in getting roles on both corporate and nonprofit boards. How do I write my resume for this purpose? Do I need two different resumes – one for corporate board roles and another for nonprofit board opportunities? v Laura Smith-Proulx, An...
