by NRWA President | Dec 2, 2024 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching
QUESTION: I’ve been hearing a lot about “ghost jobs” (job listings that appear on job boards or company websites but are not actually available positions). How do I recognize them so I don’t waste my time? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Ghost jobs...
by NRWA President | Nov 12, 2024 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching
QUESTION: As someone who has taken time off work to address mental health issues, should I mention this employment gap on my resume or LinkedIn profile, and if so, what is the best way to explain it to potential employers? v||divi||400 Brenda Mariah, Push...
by NRWA President | Nov 8, 2024 | Career Changing, Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Personal Branding
QUESTION: I’m interested in freelancing / gig work. What are the challenges and benefits of this path, and how can I prepare for success? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Freelancing offers great perks like flexibility, choosing your projects,...
by NRWA President | Nov 4, 2024 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+
QUESTION: Should I stuff my resume with keywords at the bottom in white text? v Laura Smith-Proulx, An Expert Resume Never use white text on your resume for anything! Keywords represent your strongest skills and should match the content of the job postings...
by NRWA President | Sep 27, 2024 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+
QUESTION: As someone with a hearing impairment, should I mention this on my resume or during interviews, and if so, how can I do so in a way that focuses on my qualifications and strengths? v||divi||400 Donna Shannon, Personal Touch Career Services Rather than...
by NRWA President | Sep 24, 2024 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Interview Tips, Interviewing
QUESTION: In an interview, how do I answer the question, “Tell me about yourself?” v Ruth Sternberg, Entrepreneurial Job Search I recommend a three part answer: How you got into the field and role you have, one or two concrete examples of what makes you...
