by NRWA President | Jul 28, 2025 | Career Management, Resume Writing
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 25, 2025 | Career Management, Career Tips, Cover Letters & Other Career Tools, Job Searching, Resume Writing
QUESTION: What role do you believe cover letters play in the application process today? v Nancy Grant, Regional Career & Employment Services Cover letters still matter. A lot. They give your résumé a voice, show genuine interest, and reflect effort. They...
by NRWA President | Jul 23, 2025 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
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 19, 2025 | Career Management, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I’m a laid off federal employee now looking for a role in the private sector. How should I adjust my federal resume? v||divi||400 Camille Roberts, CC Career Solutions Remove the 22 items that differentiate federal resumes from private-sector resumes....
by NRWA President | Jun 13, 2025 | Career Management, Career Tips, Interviewing & Networking, Job Searching
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 | Apr 17, 2025 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I’ve worked for the same company for 25 years; now as I look for another job, I wonder if that longevity is hurting my chances for future success. And if so, how do I overcome it? v Mary Jo King, Alliance Résumé & Writing Service With 25 years at...
