by Ask the Experts NRWA | Feb 17, 2021 | Career Changing, Career Planning & Focus, Interviewing
QUESTION: I have recently stepped down from leadership roles and now want a job without such responsibility. How do I overcome being viewed as “overqualified”? v Jessica Visek It is certainly possible and would require a rebranding of your experience, skills, and...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jan 18, 2021 | Career Changing, Career Tips, Personal Branding
QUESTION: What’s the best way to choose my references and how should I present them? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Your best references are people who can positively elaborate and validate your skills, work ethic, and achievements on the job. This person...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Dec 18, 2020 | Career Changing, Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus
QUESTION: It has been suggested I take a career assessment before I start my next job search. What will be the value in that? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Career assessments can help you understand your professional needs and target professions and...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Dec 16, 2020 | Career Changing, Career Goal Setting, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: Any tips for applying for a job overseas? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Employers rarely pursue candidates outside the country unless there’s a specific skill shortage. Leave your home address and phone number off the resume. Include the closest...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Dec 14, 2020 | Career Changing, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+
QUESTION: Should I submit a resignation letter? What should it say? v Edwina Martindale Absolutely. Your employer deserves to know you are leaving and when. You don’t want them angry when contacted by people checking references. The only REQUIRED detail is...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jul 6, 2020 | Career Changing
QUESTION: I’m in the restaurant operations / food & beverage industry. I’ve been looking to make a pivot and now that I’ve been laid off, I feel like this is the right time. How can I shift industries? v Donna Tucker, CareerPRO Resume Center Research,...
