Tips for Using Your Legal Name vs.
Nicknames in Job Searches
If you are a person who is better known by a nickname than your legal name
then you may feel a bit conflicted when you’re creating documentation to
submit during your job searches.
There are no...
More
Tips for Using Your Legal Name vs.
Nicknames in Job Searches
If you are a person who is better known by a nickname than your legal name
then you may feel a bit conflicted when you’re creating documentation to
submit during your job searches.
There are no current guidelines available to
decipher what name you should use, but there are tips out there that can
steer you in the right direction.
So if you’ve been confused by what’s
appropriate when choosing the name to use, it’s good to consider the
following …
You Don’t Have to List Your Legal Name
Most people think that they have to list their legal name when creating their
resume and cover letter, or sending in a job application.
This is not true.
You
can actually use the name that you would like to be known by professionally.
For instance, if you have an uncommon first or last name that is difficult to
pronounce, you may either be used to shortening it or adding phonetic
assistance that makes pronunciation simpler.
For example, i
Less