by NRWA President | Jul 15, 2024 | Career Tips, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Salary & Benefits Negotiations
QUESTION: I’ve been offered the job. Now, I wonder how, when, and if I can negotiate salary. Can you help? v Laura Bashore, Anew Resume and Career Services Always negotiate! Negotiating your salary sets a precedence for future conversations. What if you’re...
by NRWA President | Jul 12, 2024 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How can I address a gap in employment due to mental health reasons in my resume without compromising my privacy? v||divi||400 Laura Fontenot, Masterwork Resumes Whenever a client tells me they had a gap in their history due to a personal matter, I...
by NRWA President | Jun 5, 2024 | Career Tips, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, Resume formatting, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Should I put my address on my resume? v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC Remote work and relocating for jobs are both very common. Also, companies don’t need your address until they decide to hire you. Some companies use address info to eliminate...
by NRWA President | Jun 3, 2024 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: As a woman, how should I present my achievements on my resume to counter the gender pay gap? v Donna Tucker, CareerPRO Resume Center Sad that this is still an issue. Start by targeting companies with equal opportunity track records. Use...
by NRWA President | May 29, 2024 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: What are the most common mistakes people make on their resumes that really make a difference in securing a job interview? v Jonathan Estreich, Natfluence A common mistake is misalignment between your resume and online persona. Inconsistencies can...
by NRWA President | Mar 29, 2024 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: As a minority job seeker, how can I identify employers with a genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion? v Deirdre Rock, Composed Career, LLC Many resources can be employed to determine if a company aligns with your values, such as...
