by NRWA President | Dec 18, 2023 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profiles, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I left my last job 6 months ago. How long do I have before I have to update my LinkedIn profile and my resume? v Alison Smith, Radical Resumes, LLC Ultimately, the best career and job readiness plan is to keep both the resume and LinkedIn profile...
by NRWA President | Dec 14, 2023 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Recruiters
QUESTION: What do I do if I don’t hear back from an employer within, say, 10 days after submitting a resume? Should I call, email, write…? v Grant Cooper, Strategic Resumes & Business Plans If you have done your homework on the company, you will...
by NRWA President | Dec 12, 2023 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Recruiters
QUESTION: When is the best time of the year to job search? And, does it matter when you submit the resume – as soon as it is posted or just before the close date? v Thomas Powner, Career Thinker, Inc. The best time is when you’re fully prepared to...
by NRWA President | Nov 13, 2023 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resume Writers, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I will have my MBA completed shortly and want to start now to leverage the degree for a higher-level position with significantly higher pay. How do I present this on my resume? v Sarah Vallieu, Evergreen Career Services Absolutely! I recommend this as...
by NRWA President | Oct 24, 2022 | Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Formatting, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resume Submissions
QUESTION: Should I incorporate media in my LinkedIn profile? If so, what? v Cathy Lanzalaco, Inspire Careers Oh, yes! Please do! Media will enhance the visual appeal of your profile and help to drive engagement with your brand. Start by filming your LinkedIn Cover...
by NRWA President | Oct 21, 2022 | Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Formatting, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resume Submissions
QUESTION: How many resumes should I expect to submit before I get an interview? And what is the timeline I should expect? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes No set number of resumes guarantees a job interview. The timeline varies based on the company’s hiring...
