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Explaining Former Roles with Questionable Employers

Explaining Former Roles with Questionable Employers

by NRWA President | Feb 1, 2023 | Career Tips, Interview Tips, Job Searching, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Resume Writing

QUESTION: I don’t feel comfortable about all of the jobs I have done in the past two of my employers were, shall we say nicely, controversial—as were the jobs I had there. What do I put on my resume? v Angela Watts, MyPro Resumes You get to choose what you do and do...
Finding Time to Job Search

Finding Time to Job Search

by NRWA President | Jan 3, 2023 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Fairs, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Resume Writing

QUESTION: I am currently managing a family and working 50+ hours per week (thus the job search), how do I efficiently squeeze a job search into my already overcrowded schedule? v Amber Barney Search with PURPOSE! A targeted hour of search is better than 5 hours of...
A New Resume for Different Job with the Same Company?

A New Resume for Different Job with the Same Company?

by NRWA President | Dec 9, 2022 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Resume Submissions, Resume Writing

QUESTION: I’ve targeted a company I really want to work for, so I’m applying for multiple jobs. Is that okay? Do I have to use the same resume or should I change it each time? v Lorraine Beaman, Interview2work LLC Customize your resume for each job to reflect an...
A QR Code for my Resume?

A QR Code for my Resume?

by NRWA President | Dec 7, 2022 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Resume Writing

QUESTION: I just saw a QR code on a resume. Should I be adding that—and for what purpose? v Paul Bennett, NOVA Career Strategies Adding a QR (Quick Response) code to your résumé enables whoever reads the document to quickly and easily access your online content. QR...
Applying to Overseas Jobs

Applying to Overseas Jobs

by NRWA President | Dec 5, 2022 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Resume Writing

QUESTION: How should my U.S. resume and cover letter differ if I decide to apply for jobs overseas? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Familiarize yourself with your target country’s resume/CV guidelines. Leave your address off your resume UNLESS you have...
I like my job – why should I update my resume?

I like my job – why should I update my resume?

by NRWA President | Nov 9, 2022 | Career Changing, Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Resume Writing

QUESTION: I see September is Update Your Resume Month. Why should I bother? My current job is just fine. v Kaljah Adams, The Career Advising Hub You should update your resume because unforeseen circumstances can happen! I have worked with many clients who were laid...
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