by NRWA President | Jul 17, 2024 | Career Tips, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Personal Branding, Resume Accomplishments, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How can I make my resume standout when there are already over 500 applicants? v||divi||400 Laura Fontenot, Masterwork Resumes My advice for clients worried about stiff competition is the same as for those facing only a few other applicants: write...
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 | Jan 18, 2024 | Branding, Executive Job Searching, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resume Accomplishments, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How do I turn a good resume into a great resume? v||divi||400 Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC A great resume is like a movie trailer. Compared to the movie of your life, it is brief; demonstrates action and passion; includes only the best stuff; and...
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 | Jul 21, 2023 | Formatting, Job Searching, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Tell me what I should consider in my resume formatting to work well with Applicant Tracking Software (ATS). v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC There are 800+ ATS packages. They all have their quirks and limitations. So, the best strategy is “keep it...
by NRWA President | Nov 7, 2022 | Formatting, Job Searching, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I need some help in my job search. Should I look for a career coach, a career counselor, or a career consultant? Is there a difference? v Nancy Grant, Regional Career & Employment Services For more customized help than a local workforce office offers,...