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? Kelly Donovan, Kelly Donovan & Associates I’ve usually omitted personal interests and hobbies unless they directly relate to the candidate’s career....
by Ask the Experts NRWA | May 27, 2019 | Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I realize resumes have changed over time, is there a new way of writing resumes in 2019 and beyond? Kelly Donovan, Kelly Donovan & Associates Attention spans are getting shorter every day, so it’s essential that your resume caters to short...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Apr 29, 2019 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Executive Job Searching, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I just received my master’s degree and would like to use it to get a higher paying role. How do I get employers to pay me what I’m worth with my new degree? Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes An advanced degree is a great way to stand out but...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Mar 4, 2019 | Career Tips, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How long should my resume be? I’ve heard I should keep it to one page. Is this true? Tim Windhof, Windhof Communications - Career Services The length of your resume is determined by two main factors: 1) the value that you bring to the table and need to...
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...
