by NRWA President | Jan 21, 2026 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Storytelling
QUESTION: I feel overwhelmed by the pressure to constantly post and engage on LinkedIn? Is it really worth the effort? v Cherie Heid, Competitive Edge Resume Service You don’t need to post constantly. When you are job hunting, a strong LinkedIn profile is...
by NRWA President | Dec 26, 2025 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resumes
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 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...
