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 | Jul 28, 2025 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Resume Accomplishments, Resume Writing, Resumes
QUESTION: How should I approach tailoring my resume for different industries and job types? I don’t have a specific target at present – I’m qualified in many areas. v Nancy Grant, Regional Career & Employment Services Start with one clear target, then...
by NRWA President | Jul 23, 2025 | Branding, Career Goal Setting, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Resume Writing, Resumes
QUESTION: What strategies can I use to highlight my unique value proposition to stand out from other applicants? v||divi||400 Jaime Chambron , Career Agility System I recommend having your UVP as a one line sentence under your target job title on your resume. I...
by NRWA President | Jun 13, 2025 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching at 50+
QUESTION: What tips do you have for mature workers who have been recently laid off? What do we have to do differently to get an interview? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Lead with relevance, not your resume length. Focus on skills that match today’s...
by NRWA President | Jan 29, 2025 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, LinkedIn
QUESTION: How do I conduct a serious job search while I am still working without jeopardizing my career? v Camille Roberts, CC Career Solutions Be discreet in your job search. Avoid using company time or resources. Turn off LinkedIn profile change...
by NRWA President | Jan 27, 2025 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, LinkedIn
QUESTION: How can I use LinkedIn Groups to expand my professional network and find job opportunities? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Find niche LinkedIn Groups in your field and actively contribute thoughtful comments or start discussions to stand...
