by NRWA President | Dec 19, 2025 | Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resumes
QUESTION: My job search is going nowhere! I have been responding to ads by uploading my resume, but nothing happens. What do you think is missing? v||divi||400 Emily Christakis Broaden your job search strategy. Stop spending all your time behind a screen. Reconnect...
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...
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 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...
