by NRWA President | Dec 2, 2024 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching
QUESTION: I’ve been hearing a lot about “ghost jobs” (job listings that appear on job boards or company websites but are not actually available positions). How do I recognize them so I don’t waste my time? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Ghost jobs...
by NRWA President | Nov 12, 2024 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching
QUESTION: As someone who has taken time off work to address mental health issues, should I mention this employment gap on my resume or LinkedIn profile, and if so, what is the best way to explain it to potential employers? v||divi||400 Brenda Mariah, Push...
by NRWA President | Nov 8, 2024 | Career Changing, Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Personal Branding
QUESTION: I’m interested in freelancing / gig work. What are the challenges and benefits of this path, and how can I prepare for success? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Freelancing offers great perks like flexibility, choosing your projects,...
by NRWA President | Jul 12, 2024 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How can I address a gap in employment due to mental health reasons in my resume without compromising my privacy? v||divi||400 Laura Fontenot, Masterwork Resumes Whenever a client tells me they had a gap in their history due to a personal matter, I...
by NRWA President | Jun 3, 2024 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: As a woman, how should I present my achievements on my resume to counter the gender pay gap? v Donna Tucker, CareerPRO Resume Center Sad that this is still an issue. Start by targeting companies with equal opportunity track records. Use...
by NRWA President | May 29, 2024 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: What are the most common mistakes people make on their resumes that really make a difference in securing a job interview? v Jonathan Estreich, Natfluence A common mistake is misalignment between your resume and online persona. Inconsistencies can...