by Ask the Experts NRWA | Dec 14, 2020 | Career Changing, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+
QUESTION: Should I submit a resignation letter? What should it say? v Edwina Martindale Absolutely. Your employer deserves to know you are leaving and when. You don’t want them angry when contacted by people checking references. The only REQUIRED detail is...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Sep 5, 2020 | Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: I haven’t looked for a job in over 5 years. What’s changed recently in the job search process? v Grant Cooper, Strategic Resumes & Business Plans 1) More employers are using ATS to scan and score resumes. Check out past “Ask the...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Apr 13, 2020 | Job Searching at 50+, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Should I put my education at the top or bottom of my resume? v Angela Watts, MyPro Resumes Screeners have limited time to review your resume and are most likely to read content toward the top of the resume. Utilize this premium space to highlight the...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Feb 11, 2020 | Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: What is the hidden job market? v Grant Cooper, Strategic Resumes & Business Plans If you ask successful professionals how they found and landed their current positions, you will probably arrive at the same conclusion that study after study has shown....
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Feb 4, 2020 | Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: I’ve seen a lot of career professionals talk about the ATS. Can you explain what it is? v Angela Watts, MyPro Resumes Applicant Tracking Systems are technology currently being used by 98% of Fortune 500 companies and about 80% of all companies to screen...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Nov 4, 2019 | Career Planning & Focus, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I had to take time off work for a year to support a close family member with health issues, should I mention this on my resume to explain the gap in employment? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes If you have an employment gap of 6+ months, address it...
