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What kind of contact information goes into the header? Should I include a fax? Both cell and landline phone? LinkedIn address? Physical address? This is so confusing.

by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jun 11, 2021 | Resume Writing

QUESTION: I know that numbers are so important to credibility on a resume, but I have had no access to my sales group’s numbers. What should Ido? v Mill Montejo, The Talent Mill | Job Search Superhero | Dr Mill Computer Wiz Including a fax number could date you...

I know that numbers are so important to credibility on a resume, but I have had no access to my sales group’s numbers. What should I do?

by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jun 9, 2021 | Resume Writing

QUESTION: I know that numbers are so important to credibility on a resume, but I have had no access to my sales group’s numbers. What should Ido? v Mary Jo King, Alliance Résumé & Writing Service You may include your best “guesstimate” of metrics if...

I have a Ph.D. but the jobs I’m applying to do not require this education level. Should I leave it off the resume? Will that be lying?

by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jun 7, 2021 | Career Changing, Career Planning & Focus, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, Resume Writing

QUESTION: I have a Ph.D. but the jobs I’m applying to do not require this education level. Should I leave it off the resume? Will that be lying? v Jennifer Gruwald, University of Connecticut If you are including an Education section and have listed other degrees,...

I left my previous company 2 months after getting promoted. How do I present that on my resume?

by Ask the Experts NRWA | May 12, 2021 | Resume Writing

QUESTION: I left my previous company 2 months after getting promoted. How do I present that on my resume? There were no additional accomplishments during that time. So how can I highlight the promotion without giving any negative impression on my early departure?...

I am looking for a new job with functions completely different from my previous position. How do I identify transferrable skills from the last job that can help me in my job search?

by Ask the Experts NRWA | May 12, 2021 | Personal Branding, Professional Networking, Resume Writing

QUESTION: I am looking for a new job with functions completely different from my previous position. How do I identify transferrable skills from the last job that can help me in my job search? v Jane Roqueplot, JaneCo's Sensible Solutions Transferrable and soft...

I do a lot of volunteer work. How should I address it on my resume?

by Ask the Experts NRWA | Apr 14, 2021 | Resume Writing

QUESTION: I do a lot of volunteer work. How should I address it on my resume? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes I advise creating a “Volunteer Experience” section where you can list them in chronological order. However, if you’re a recent graduate with minimal...