by Ask the Experts NRWA | Sep 14, 2020 | Career Planning & Focus, Executive Job Searching, Personal Branding
QUESTION: What should I look for when targeting a company? v Camille Roberts, CC Career Services Start with the mission of the company. Research the people who work there–everyone from the CEO to the janitor–using Google, LinkedIn, and Facebook to...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jun 3, 2019 | Career Changing, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing
QUESTION: I’m currently unemployed. How do I handle this on my LinkedIn profile? v Angela Watts, MyPro Resumes Fill the gap. Start consulting, volunteering or completing courses that will add value to a future role. Use this time to show potential employers...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Apr 29, 2019 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Executive Job Searching, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I just received my master’s degree and would like to use it to get a higher paying role. How do I get employers to pay me what I’m worth with my new degree? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes An advanced degree is a great way to stand out...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Apr 22, 2019 | Executive Job Searching, Job Searching Online, Personal Branding, Professional Networking
QUESTION: I spend so much time filling out applications with no callbacks. What is the best way to get noticed by employers? v Rebecca McCarthy, The Written Coach At least 70% of jobs are not published. To get them, you need to network, both in-person and online....
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Oct 19, 2018 | Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Resume Writing
QUESTION: What can I do when writing my resume to avoid age discrimination? v Jill Walser, I got the job! Robust LinkedIn profile. Professional head shot for LinkedIn. Omit or hide “old” online images. No serif fonts. No age-related numbers in email addresses. No...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Sep 10, 2018 | Career Changing, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resume Writing
Engaging a professionally trained and experienced resume writer can be one of the most rewarding aspects of your job search process. You will learn a great deal about yourself and you’ll have a refreshed vision of your marketability. Selecting the right resume writer...