Which File Format of My Résumé Should I Use?

“Why do you provide me with multiple file formats of my career documents? Should I be using the Word document, the PDF, or the ASCII text version?”

ResumeAlana HenryNovember 16, 2021The WritiqueResume, Resume tips, Resume writingComment

So You Want to Quit Your Job During the Pandemic...Now What?

Although it may seem scary to walk away from your job and change your career during the pandemic, it can be done. Whether the pandemic forced you to rethink your priorities, you’ve realized you haven’t been happy in your current role for a while, or anything in between, now is as good of a time as any to pivot toward a more fulfilling career path.

Career servicesAlana HenryNovember 8, 2021The Writique LLCResignation, Resume writing, job searchComment

How Do I Include Personal Pronouns on My Résumé and/or LinkedIn Profile?

You may have noticed pronouns (he/him/his, she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/hir/zir) being included on social media profiles, email signatures, and in the job search process in general. Including pronouns can prevent accidental misgendering, helping you avoid having to correct a hiring manager or recruiter using incorrect pronouns.

LinkedIn, ResumeAlana HenryNovember 2, 2021The WritiqueResume tips, Resume writing, Resume updates, LinkedIn Profile, linkedInComment

Should I Put My Vaccination Status on My Résumé?

“Fully vaccinated for COVID-19.”

Should you include that information on your résumé?

According to job search site Indeed.com, job postings on the site requiring vaccination against COVID-19 increased 34 percent by the end of the first week of August 2021 compared to one month prior. Job postings requiring vaccination were up 90 percent over the same time period.

ResumeAlana HenryOctober 5, 2021The WritiqueResume writing, resume trends, Resume updates, resumeComment

5 Ways to Enhance an Entry Level Resume

Transitioning from school to the workforce can be a bit overwhelming. With most jobs getting hundreds of applicants, it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd – especially when you’ve spent the majority of your life in school.

ResumeAlana HenryJuly 26, 2021resume, Resume writing, entry level, Resume updates, Resume tipsComment

How to Get Your Resume Past ATS and in the Hiring Manager’s Hands

The internet has totally transformed the way we look for jobs. Gone are the days of walking into a business with your résumé and asking to speak to a manager.

Resume, Career services, WritingAlana HenryApril 28, 2021Resume writing, ATS, resume, career advice, Hiring managerComment

How to Talk About a COVID-19 Layoff in Your Cover Letter

Finding a new job after a layoff always comes with worries about how employers will look at a gap in employment. Unfortunately, some hiring managers discriminate against unemployed people while looking to fill a position.

Resume, WritingAlana HenryMarch 31, 2021cover letter, COVID-19, Resume writingComment

Bias In The Workplace

Finding a job that fulfills and excites you is hard enough. But when name bias, age bias, and microaggressions are thrown into the mix, it’s even harder.

Career services, Resume, WritingAlana HenryFebruary 19, 2021bias, discrimination, minority, Resume writingComment

4 Tips to Optimize Your Resume for ATS

Tailoring your résumé for applicant tracking systems will be your key to getting noticed. Match the language used in the job description.

7 Steps to Make your LinkedIn Profile Work for You

Make sure your LinkedIn profile is optimized to be found, and representative of your skills. LinkedIn is the first impression future employers have of your professional experience.

Looking Ahead with our Careers on our Minds

In such an uncertain time, we all naturally begin to look for constructive solutions and answers. With a lot of time spent indoors with our careers on our minds, The Writique is hoping to offer an opportunity to invest in your future and be able to think ahead to a brighter time.