by Ask the Experts NRWA | Sep 5, 2020 | Salary & Benefits Negotiations
QUESTION: I have been working remotely from home for years and love it. Now, as I seek new employment, how do I suggest taking the new position remotely too? v Emily Warthman, Heiro Consulting, LLC Unless WFH ability is a deal breaker, tread carefully during the...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Sep 5, 2020 | Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: I haven’t looked for a job in over 5 years. What’s changed recently in the job search process? v Grant Cooper, Strategic Resumes & Business Plans 1) More employers are using ATS to scan and score resumes. Check out past “Ask the...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jul 31, 2020 | Resume Writing
QUESTION: I’m in the process of getting a new certification. Is it too soon to put it on my resume? v Ruth Sternberg, Entrepreneurial Job Search No. I would highlight it if it’s relevant to the role. You can place it at the top with your summary, giving the...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jul 29, 2020 | Interviewing
QUESTION: I had an interview last week and the interviewer asked me about being a mom. I was uncomfortable and wasn’t sure how this was relevant to my candidacy for the role. How should I have responded? v Kiersten Troutman, Second Glance Résumés You can state,...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jul 27, 2020 | Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Should a transgender job seeker mention their LGBTQ-related volunteering and activism on their resume or LinkedIn profile? If so, how should it be listed? What impact could this have on their job search? v Brenda Bernstein, The Essay Expert LLC I would...
