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...
by NRWA President | Apr 14, 2025 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, References, Resume Writing, US Work Sponsorship
QUESTION: I want to ensure transparency with potential employers without diminishing my chances of being considered for positions. Can you provide guidance on how to effectively communicate my requirement for work sponsorship in the U.S. on my resume? ...
