by NRWA President | Oct 21, 2022 | Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Formatting, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resume Submissions
QUESTION: How many resumes should I expect to submit before I get an interview? And what is the timeline I should expect? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes No set number of resumes guarantees a job interview. The timeline varies based on the company’s hiring...
by NRWA President | Oct 19, 2022 | Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Formatting, Job Fairs, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Resume Submissions
QUESTION: Is it worth schlepping to local job fairs? The jobs promoted all seem to be entry-level; I have an MBA and a history of mid-management positions. v Camille Roberts, CC Career Solutions It’s a great idea to go to local job fairs. There are many...
by NRWA President | Sep 7, 2022 | Interview Tips, Interviewing
QUESTION: We’re back to some in-person interviews, what should I bring? v Carol Adams, Ideal Resumes, LLC I suggest a simple black or blue pocket folder with several copies of your resume and references page, a small notebook, and a working (pre-tested!) pen....
by NRWA President | Sep 6, 2022 | Formatting, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools
QUESTION: What should I include in my cover letter? v Cathy Lanzalaco, Inspire Careers A cover letter can be a powerful way to influence a recruiter that they need to learn more about you and to schedule an interview. Use it to go beyond the traditional, boring spiel,...
by NRWA President | Sep 1, 2022 | Formatting, Resume Submissions
QUESTION: What file format should I use to send my electronic resume? Any other submission tips? v Jennifer Gruwald, University of Connecticut When emailing a resume, convert your Microsoft Word file to a PDF. This ensures that the format will be preserved. When...
