by NRWA President | Nov 4, 2022 | Formatting, Job Searching, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How do I handle multiple jobs with the same employer on my resume? v Cathy Alfandre The answer depends on a variety of factors, including how similar the jobs were, how long you held each job, and how close a job is to your career target. If the jobs were...
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...
by NRWA President | Oct 19, 2022 | Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Formatting, Job Fairs, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Resume Submissions
QUESTION: Is it worth schlepping to local job fairs? The jobs promoted all seem to be entry-level; I have an MBA and a history of mid-management positions. v Camille Roberts, CC Career Solutions It’s a great idea to go to local job fairs. There are many...
by NRWA President | Sep 6, 2022 | Formatting, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools
QUESTION: What should I include in my cover letter? v Cathy Lanzalaco, Inspire Careers A cover letter can be a powerful way to influence a recruiter that they need to learn more about you and to schedule an interview. Use it to go beyond the traditional, boring spiel,...
by NRWA President | Sep 1, 2022 | Formatting, Resume Submissions
QUESTION: What file format should I use to send my electronic resume? Any other submission tips? v Jennifer Gruwald, University of Connecticut When emailing a resume, convert your Microsoft Word file to a PDF. This ensures that the format will be preserved. When...
