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 | Oct 8, 2025 | Career Tips, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: How should a job seeker adjust their strategy if they’re getting interviews but no offers? v||divi||400 Camille Roberts, CC Career Solutions This is the time to audit/enhance your pre-interview, interview & post-interview strategy. Assess last few...
by NRWA President | Oct 6, 2025 | Career Tips, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resume Writing, Resumes
QUESTION: What’s the most underrated section of a resume that candidates often overlook? v||divi||400 Alison King, King Career Services Many job seekers underestimate the power of the professional summary section! I compare this to a movie trailer; a trailer gives you...
by NRWA President | Sep 12, 2025 | AI, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: I know it’s not a good idea to use AI to write my resume for me, but what can I use AI for in the job search without seeming lazy and impersonal? v||divi||400 Courtenay Davis, Career Story Experts When using AI for your job search, treat it as your...
by NRWA President | Sep 10, 2025 | Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resume Submissions
QUESTION: What’s your policy on sending job applications at 2 a.m.—does it make me seem dedicated or just sleep-deprived? v||divi||400 Laura Fontenot, Masterwork Resumes Applying at 2AM? Either you’re incredibly committed or you’ve lost track of time! Either way,...
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...