by Ask the Experts NRWA | Feb 25, 2019 | Career Tips, Job Searching
QUESTION: How can I avoid age discrimination in my job search? v Cheryl Minnick, University of Montana To skirt ageism, youth-anize your resume with Gmail (avoid AOL/Yahoo); add only cell #; focus on last 10-15 years; merge early jobs into EARLY CAREER; add...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Dec 28, 2018 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching
QUESTION: I’m planning to relocate. How can I avoid being overlooked for a job opportunity because I live in a different state? v Georgia Adamson, A Successful Career Adopt an employer outlook! How can you convince them you’ll be a valuable asset? 1. Do...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Dec 22, 2018 | Career Management, Career Tips
QUESTION: With the New Year approaching, how can I make sure I’m ready to make a career move in January? v Fred Coon, Stewart, Cooper & Coon, Inc. Discern what you bring to the company’s table. Put that in quantifiable terms, determine your key...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Nov 30, 2018 | Career Tips, Job Searching, LinkedIn
QUESTION: How can I make the best use of my LinkedIn profile? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Be authentic. Inject your personality into your LinkedIn headline, summary, and experience sections to show people WHO you are, WHAT you’ve done, and HOW you add...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Nov 23, 2018 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching
QUESTION: Are there any advantages to using a professional service for job search techniques? v Grant Cooper, Strategic Resumes & Business Plans I just booked a fishing guide to take my relatives on a fishing trip during an upcoming visit. The guide knows the...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Nov 17, 2018 | Career Management, Career Tips
QUESTION: I’m unhappy in my job but I can’t make a career change right now. What do you suggest? v Ruth Pankratz, NCRW, Gabby Communications Not an uncommon situation yet quitting a job without a plan is risky. Start by evaluating, researching, and planning....
