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The NRWA is a volunteer, member-driven nonprofit organization. Established in 1997, we have led the charge to drive excellence in resume writing through commitment to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards. The NRWA continues to expand globally, with member experts in diverse industries, professions, and careers.
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Which resume format should I use? Functional? Chronological? Something else?
QUESTION: Which resume format should I use? Functional? Chronological? Something else?Most recruiters don’t like functional resumes, and they don’t work well with employers’ Applicant Tracking Systems. A reverse chronological or “combination” format is better...
Should I always include a cover letter with my resume even if they don’t ask for it?
QUESTION: Should I always include a cover letter with my resume even if they don’t ask for it? 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, a cover letter enables you to go beyond...
Any tips for creating an attention-grabbing LinkedIn headline?
QUESTION: Any tips for creating an attention-grabbing LinkedIn headline?Begin with the search terms people will use to find someone who does what you do, and use all 120 characters of LinkedIn headline space available to create a branded, keyword-rich statement....
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I’ve seen resumes that include charts, bar graphs, word clouds, and other graphic images. Is this the new norm?
QUESTION: I've seen resumes that include charts, bar graphs, word clouds, and other graphic images. Is this the new norm? Content remains king. It will always serve you well to present well-matched qualifications and achievement-oriented writing in a clean,...
I realize that resumes now need to include numbers. I don’t do sales, so I don’t have any numbers to include. Am I doomed?
QUESTION: I realize that resumes now need to include numbers. I don’t do sales, so I don’t have any numbers to include. Am I doomed?No! There are many ways to measure your performance, including process improvement, change management, customer satisfaction and...
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