by NRWA President | Jan 5, 2022 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I have worked as many as three jobs at once over the years, some overlap. Should I list them all on my resume? Will overlap mess up the ATS system? v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC Overlaps will not confuse ATS. Include the jobs that you feel will...
by NRWA President | Jan 3, 2022 | Career Tips, Job Searching Online, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, Resume Writing
QUESTION: What is the conventional wisdom about putting my vaccine status on my resume? v Kathleen Fuller, LinkedIn LifeSaver Take your cue from the job listing. If vaccination is required or preferred for the role and you are fully vaccinated, stating this...
by NRWA President | Dec 6, 2021 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I’ve been using technology for many years. Should I list the older (outdated) programs on my resume or just those currently being used universally? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Old technologies don’t do anyone any favors when no longer used....
by NRWA President | Dec 3, 2021 | Career Changing, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: My progressive job titles don’t truly reflect the scope of my responsibilities on my last job. Can I change them to better titles on my resume? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Altering your job title can negatively impact you, especially when the...
by NRWA President | Nov 5, 2021 | Career Planning & Focus, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I’m applying for computer technology jobs. What do I need to know to write an effective resume? v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC An effective hi-tech resume is customized for the specific job-posting and uses a chronological format. Hi-tech managers...
by NRWA President | Nov 3, 2021 | Job Searching, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I’ve been advised against using “cliché words” in my resume. How can I know what they are? v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC They are vague assertions and claims used so much that they no longer matter to recruiters and hiring-managers. Examples...