by Ask the Experts NRWA | Apr 16, 2021 | Job Searching
QUESTION: How long should a job search take? I once heard that I should expect a month for every $10,000 in salary. Is this still true? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Will it take someone targeting a $200K salary 20 months to find a job? The length comes...
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...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Apr 12, 2021 | Career Goal Setting, Resume Writing
QUESTION: What exactly is a job target on my resume and why do I need one? I just need a job! v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes The #1 goal of a resume is to position you for your next career move. A job target is the title of the position you want to target...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Mar 12, 2021 | Job Searching, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Is it okay to use a resume template I found online or should I start from scratch? v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC Most companies use applicant tracking software (ATS) to process résumés. Most online templates use text boxes that cannot be processed...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Mar 10, 2021 | Job Searching, Personal Branding
QUESTION: I’ll have my bachelor’s degree in May; isn’t that enough to get a good job? v Erin Kennedy, Professional Resume Services, Inc. Not always, especially if you have a broad degree. Consider an internship that will offer you hands-on experience. Offer to...
