by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jan 20, 2021 | Career Tips, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Would you please share some of your favorite resume writing and job search resources? v Edwina Martindale Many job search resources are job-specific; Google niche job boards in your field. Be careful choosing online resume writing help; many just want...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jan 18, 2021 | Career Changing, Career Tips, Personal Branding
QUESTION: What’s the best way to choose my references and how should I present them? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Your best references are people who can positively elaborate and validate your skills, work ethic, and achievements on the job. This person...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jul 1, 2019 | Career Tips, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Is it a good idea to include information about personal interests and hobbies on my resume? v Kelly Donovan, Kelly Donovan & Associates I’ve usually omitted personal interests and hobbies unless they directly relate to the candidate’s...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Apr 1, 2019 | Career Tips, Job Searching, LinkedIn Profile Writing
QUESTION: I want to update my LinkedIn profile and ramp up my job search, but I don’t want my current boss to suspect that I’m looking. How can I use LinkedIn without my employer finding out? v Mary Jo King, Alliance Résumé & Writing Service First...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Mar 19, 2019 | Career Changing, Career Goal Setting, Career Tips, Job Searching
QUESTION: How does one go about getting hired without experience? It’s the classic Catch-22; no company will hire you because you have no experience, but one can’t get the experience without getting hired. v Mary Jo King, Alliance Résumé & Writing...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Mar 11, 2019 | Career Tips, Interviewing
QUESTION: What questions should I ask at the end of my interview to help me stand out? v Cheryl Minnick, University of Montana “You have reviewed my resume and we’ve had a chance to talk about the skills and experience I bring to the role; is there...