by NRWA President | Jan 28, 2026 | Recruiters, Resume Submissions, Resumes
QUESTION: Should I include my name in my resume file name, and if so, what is the best naming convention? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Yes. Resume filename matters. Include your full name, role you’re applying for, document type, and month/year (e.g.,...
by NRWA President | Jan 26, 2026 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: It’s been months since I’ve starting looking for a job. I’m getting depressed. How do I stay motivated? v||divi||400 Camille Roberts, CC Career Solutions Keep going! Bet on YOU! Your worth isn’t your job title. Reconnect to your why. Set small daily wins:...
by NRWA President | Jan 23, 2026 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, In-person Networking, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Networking, Online Networking
QUESTION: What are the advantages and disadvantages of online vs. in-person networking for my job search? v Cheryl Minnick, University of Montana In-person and online networking referrals are key, yet represent only 1% of applications, resulting in a 50%...
by NRWA President | Jan 21, 2026 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Storytelling
QUESTION: I feel overwhelmed by the pressure to constantly post and engage on LinkedIn? Is it really worth the effort? v Cherie Heid, Competitive Edge Resume Service You don’t need to post constantly. When you are job hunting, a strong LinkedIn profile is...
by NRWA President | Dec 26, 2025 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resumes
QUESTION: I’ve been working remotely from a different country. Do I need to disclose my location on my resume, and could that hurt my chances? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Will it hurt your chances? Maybe with a few companies that have strict payroll or...
