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...
by NRWA President | Jul 25, 2025 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Cover Letters, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, Storytelling
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 | Jun 19, 2025 | Career Changing, Career Planning & Focus, Resume formatting, Resume Writing, Resumes
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 Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching at 50+
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 Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, 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...
