by NRWA President | Dec 26, 2025 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching
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...
by NRWA President | Nov 10, 2025 | Career Management, 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 | Nov 3, 2025 | Career Management, Cover Letters & Other Career Tools, Interviewing & Networking, Job Searching, LinkedIn, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I’ve worked for controversial organizations (e.g., political groups, ethically debated industries). How do I present that experience neutrally? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Lead with your role and impact, not the organization. Use a neutral...
by NRWA President | Oct 20, 2025 | Career Management, Cover Letters & Other Career Tools, Job Searching, LinkedIn, Personal Branding
QUESTION: What’s a creative alternative to a cover letter that can make a candidate stand out? v||divi||400 Alison King, King Career Services My opinion is that this is not the place to get overly creative; creative/grand gestures backfire more often than not....
by NRWA President | Sep 9, 2025 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, Personal Branding
QUESTION: Would it ever make sense to send a video resume if I’m not an actor or influencer? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Only if the video adds value or was directly requested. At that point, a short and professional clip can show communication skills or...
by NRWA President | Sep 5, 2025 | Career Management, Career Tips, Interviewing & Networking, Job Searching, LinkedIn, Personal Branding
QUESTION: What’s the most creative (but not creepy) way to get a hiring manager’s attention on social media? v||divi||400 Jaime Chambron , Career Agility System Focus on the hiring manager’s presence on LinkedIn. If they post content, engage with it. If you...
