by NRWA President | May 18, 2026 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Job Trends, Personal Branding, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resumes
QUESTION: Are creative resume templates appropriate for non-creative roles? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes I’d avoid creative resume templates. Many use graphics and complex layouts that can cause issues with ATS compatibility. You also need to consider the...
by NRWA President | Apr 16, 2026 | Career Tips, Formatting, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profile Writing, LinkedIn Profiles, Personal Branding
QUESTION: After interviewing for a role at ABC company and not being chosen, how can I build on that experience to position myself for other opportunities within the company that match my skills? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Ask yourself, “Where did my...
by NRWA President | Mar 9, 2026 | Career Tips, Formatting, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profile Writing, LinkedIn Profiles, Personal Branding
QUESTION: How do I know if an AI is screening my resume—and what can I do to pass? v Gabrielle Suttis, Go Getter Resumes Emojis and creative formatting can improve flow, highlight key points, and convey personality. However, they may be more appropriate in some...
by NRWA President | Mar 6, 2026 | AI, Career Tips, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resume Design, Resume Submissions
QUESTION: How do I know if an AI is screening my resume—and what can I do to pass? v Deirdre Rock, Composed Career, LLC In today’s tech-forward job market, it’s best to assume AI is involved. When crafting your resume, focus specifically on the requirements of...
by NRWA President | Nov 5, 2025 | Formatting, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resumes
QUESTION: When is a traditional resume format actually a disadvantage, and what should be used instead? v||divi||400 Laura Fontenot, Masterwork Resumes A traditional (reverse chronological) resume may not work well if you’ve had gaps, frequent job changes, or are...
by NRWA President | Jun 16, 2025 | Formatting, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resume Writing
QUESTION: What is the best way to list multiple roles at the same company without making my resume a cluttered mess? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Stack the roles under one company header, with dates of total tenure listed once. Then list each title...
