by NRWA President | Dec 14, 2023 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Recruiters
QUESTION: What do I do if I don’t hear back from an employer within, say, 10 days after submitting a resume? Should I call, email, write…? v Grant Cooper, Strategic Resumes & Business Plans If you have done your homework on the company, you will...
by NRWA President | Dec 12, 2023 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Recruiters
QUESTION: When is the best time of the year to job search? And, does it matter when you submit the resume – as soon as it is posted or just before the close date? v Thomas Powner, Career Thinker, Inc. The best time is when you’re fully prepared to...
by NRWA President | Nov 15, 2023 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: As I job search, how concerned must I be about having tattoos and piercings in today’s market? Should I hide them or present myself as who I am? v Lucie Yeomans, Your Career Ally If you want to work for a company that values you and your skillset,...
by NRWA President | Nov 13, 2023 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resume Writers, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I will have my MBA completed shortly and want to start now to leverage the degree for a higher-level position with significantly higher pay. How do I present this on my resume? v Sarah Vallieu, Evergreen Career Services Absolutely! I recommend this as...
by NRWA President | Oct 23, 2023 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resume Writers, Resume Writing
QUESTION: When I read job announcements, I often see that I’m missing one or more job requirements, but I know I can do the job. Should I apply anyway? v Donna Tucker, CareerPRO Resume Center Give it your best shot—IF you really want that job and know you...
by NRWA President | Sep 6, 2023 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Resume Accomplishments, Resume Writing
QUESTION: What’s the key to writing good accomplishments on my resume? v Barbara Schultz, The Career Stager Clarity and proper formatting. People read from left to right, so if you want to “get them at hello”, place the result first, followed by the...