Career Planning & Focus Archives - Page 13 of 14

What should I look for when targeting a company?

by Ask the Experts NRWA | Sep 14, 2020 | Career Planning & Focus, Executive Job Searching, Personal Branding

QUESTION: What should I look for when targeting a company? v Camille Roberts, CC Career Services Start with the mission of the company. Research the people who work there–everyone from the CEO to the janitor–using Google, LinkedIn, and Facebook to...

I was pursuing a promotion before the global pandemic. Now that I’m forced to work from home, how can I still go after the promotion?

by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jun 10, 2020 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus

QUESTION: I was pursuing a promotion before the global pandemic. Now that I’m forced to work from home, how can I still go after the promotion? v Alana Henry, The Writique, LLC COVID-19 has certainly impacted the job market and our nation in ways we...

I had to take time off work for a year to support a close family member with health issues: Should I mention this on my resume to explain the gap in employment?

by Ask the Experts NRWA | Nov 4, 2019 | Career Planning & Focus, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Resume Writing

QUESTION: I had to take time off work for a year to support a close family member with health issues, should I mention this on my resume to explain the gap in employment? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes If you have an employment gap of 6+ months, address it...

If there are multiple different career directions I could take, do I really need to make a new resume for each job?

by Ask the Experts NRWA | Aug 26, 2019 | Career Changing, Career Planning & Focus, Resume Writing

QUESTION: If there are multiple different career directions I could take, do I really need to make a new resume for each job? v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC Yes, you must definitely customize your resume for each position to which you apply. The competition is...

I Just Received My Master’s Degree and Would Like to Use it to Get a Higher Paying Role. How Do I Get Employers to Pay Me What I’m Worth with My New Degree?

by Ask the Experts NRWA | Apr 29, 2019 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Executive Job Searching, Resume Writing

QUESTION: I just received my master’s degree and would like to use it to get a higher paying role. How do I get employers to pay me what I’m worth with my new degree? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes An advanced degree is a great way to stand out...

How Do I Figure Out What My Own Personal Brand Is?

by Ask the Experts NRWA | Mar 25, 2019 | Career Planning & Focus, Job Searching, Personal Branding

QUESTION: I’ve heard people talk about how personal branding is important in a job search. How do I figure out what my own personal brand is? v Mary Jo King, Alliance Résumé & Writing Service Your personal brand is expressed by your way of going in the...