by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jul 27, 2020 | Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Should a transgender job seeker mention their LGBTQ-related volunteering and activism on their resume or LinkedIn profile? If so, how should it be listed? What impact could this have on their job search? v Brenda Bernstein, The Essay Expert LLC I would...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jul 10, 2020 | Resume Writing
QUESTION: Is there anything in particular I need to do different with my resume to prepare for the job market after COVID-19 subsides? v Angela Watts, MyPro Resumes As always, demonstrating a clear value proposition for the employer, will be essential....
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jun 8, 2020 | Career Goal Setting, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Since the COVID-19 pandemic, I have been laid off and now I’m doing small gigs here and there to make money. Should I put this on my resume? v Alana Henry, The Writique, LLC The important thing to remember, is that many millions of Americans are dealing...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Apr 13, 2020 | Job Searching at 50+, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Should I put my education at the top or bottom of my resume? v Angela Watts, MyPro Resumes Screeners have limited time to review your resume and are most likely to read content toward the top of the resume. Utilize this premium space to highlight the...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jan 28, 2020 | Resume Writing
QUESTION: Which resume format should I use? Functional? Chronological? Something else? v Kelly Donovan, Kelly Donovan & Associates Most recruiters don’t like functional resumes, and they don’t work well with employers’ Applicant Tracking Systems. A reverse...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jan 6, 2020 | Resume Writing
QUESTION: Should I always include a cover letter with my resume even if they don’t ask for it? v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC A hiring manager told me, “I don’t always read the cover letters, but I go first for the applications that include one.” In addition,...
