by NRWA President | Nov 10, 2025 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching
QUESTION: I’m a caregiver for a family member with a disability. How do I signal flexibility needs without seeming less committed? v Ruth Pankratz, Gabby Communication Many professionals balance work and personal commitments while sustaining high performance....
by NRWA President | Nov 7, 2025 | LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profile Writing, LinkedIn Profiles
QUESTION: What’s a LinkedIn strategy that most job seekers don’t use but should? v||divi||400 Alison Smith, Radical Resumes, LLC Recruiters succeed when they identify candidates who are both qualified and a strong fit. Yet many job seekers overlook a powerful LinkedIn...
by NRWA President | Nov 5, 2025 | Formatting, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resumes
QUESTION: When is a traditional resume format actually a disadvantage, and what should be used instead? v||divi||400 Laura Fontenot, Masterwork Resumes A traditional (reverse chronological) resume may not work well if you’ve had gaps, frequent job changes, or are...
by NRWA President | Nov 3, 2025 | Career Planning & Focus, Cover Letters, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, LinkedIn Profiles, Personal Branding, Resume Writing, Resumes, Storytelling
QUESTION: I’ve worked for controversial organizations (e.g., political groups, ethically debated industries). How do I present that experience neutrally? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Lead with your role and impact, not the organization. Use a neutral...
by NRWA President | Oct 20, 2025 | Career Planning & Focus, Cover Letters, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, LinkedIn Profiles, Personal Branding
QUESTION: What’s a creative alternative to a cover letter that can make a candidate stand out? v||divi||400 Alison King, King Career Services My opinion is that this is not the place to get overly creative; creative/grand gestures backfire more often than not....
