by NRWA President | Aug 16, 2021 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Continuing education on a resume: Is it important? If so, how do I list it? v Alana Henry, The Writique, LLC Absolutely — if it is relevant to your desired (or current) role or industry! And, how much detail to include depends on your professional...
by NRWA President | Aug 13, 2021 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: When I try to describe all the tasks I performed at my previous jobs, my resume is 4 pages long. What do I do? v Brenda Bernstein, The Essay Expert LLC It’s a common misconception that you need to list all your past job tasks. Instead, focus on...
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...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jul 6, 2021 | Career Changing, Personal Branding, Professional Networking, Resume Writing
QUESTION: My last job was mundane (that’s why I left). I have no accomplishments. What do I put on myresume? v Jennifer Grunwald, University of Connecticut This is where you need to take time to reflect and brainstorm. You may not think you have any...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jul 2, 2021 | Professional Networking, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Do I need to worry about applicant tracking software if I am just networking for my job search? v Cherie Heid, Competitive Edge Resume Service Yes – you should still make sure your resume is designed to be compatible with applicant tracking...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jun 30, 2021 | Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I see all these resume templates with pictures. Should my picture be on my resume? v Cheryl Minnick, University of Montana No. Not for jobs in the US unless you would be hired for your appearance (model, TV anchor, actor) — your accomplishments,...
