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...
by NRWA President | Jun 1, 2022 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, Resume Design, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I’ve heard that the hiring processes for tech roles at FAAMNG (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, Google) is very different from those at other types of tech companies. What do I need to know in terms of preparing my resume and getting ready...
by NRWA President | Mar 1, 2022 | Career Tips, Personal Branding, Resume Design, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Is it true I probably don’t need a Summary section? Is it duplicating my achievements from the Experience and thus wasting space? v Cathy Lanzalaco, Inspire Careers Not true! A personally branded Summary section will make a strong first impression on a...
