by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jan 28, 2019 | Job Searching, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I keep reading about how important keywords are in resumes. What are keywords and how do I know which ones to include in my resume? Tiffany Sappington Keywords are specific skills, qualifications, and job duties listed in a job announcement. For example, a...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Oct 26, 2018 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How should I handle it on my resume if my name is hard to pronounce or doesn’t reveal my gender? Julia Holian, Julia Holian & Associates Rather than explain your gender or the pronunciation of your name on your resume, include a link to your...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Oct 19, 2018 | Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Resume Writing
QUESTION: What can I do when writing my resume to avoid age discrimination? Jill Walser, I got the job! Robust LinkedIn profile. Professional head shot for LinkedIn. Omit or hide “old” online images. No serif fonts. No age-related numbers in email addresses. No AOL,...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Oct 12, 2018 | Career Tips, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Why should I pay for a professional service when my friend in HR said he could create my resume? Tom Powner, Career Thinker Inc. It’s simple. Just because someone works in HR doesn’t mean they know recruiting. Hiring managers know what they prefer in a...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Sep 10, 2018 | Career Changing, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resume Writing
Engaging a professionally trained and experienced resume writer can be one of the most rewarding aspects of your job search process. You will learn a great deal about yourself and you’ll have a refreshed vision of your marketability. Selecting the right resume writer...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Sep 7, 2018 | Career Changing, Career Goal Setting, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Why and under what circumstances would I want to include interpersonal strengths information on my resume? Jane Roqueplot, JaneCo’s Sensible Solutions: A resume can be more appealing by providing information on what unique qualities you have. Employers often...
