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 | Nov 3, 2025 | Career Planning & Focus, Cover Letters, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, LinkedIn Profiles, Personal Branding, Resume Writing, Resumes, Storytelling
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 Planning & Focus, Cover Letters, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, LinkedIn Profiles, 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 | Branding, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, 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 | Branding, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profile Writing, LinkedIn Profiles, Personal Branding, Professional Networking, Recruiters
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...
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...
