by NRWA President | Jun 15, 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
v Deirdre Rock, Composed Career, LLC Treat the range as a guide. Validate it with sources such as Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and nonprofit filings to define your target. Real negotiating power comes post-offer— request time, then respond with a precise, evidence-based...
by NRWA President | Jun 12, 2026 | Career Changing, Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Cover Letters, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: How do I manage my digital footprint to avoid negative impacts from old social media posts or online controversies? v||divi||400 Ingmar Graesslin, Tailored AI Services GmbH Search yourself before employers do: Google, image search, page-two results, old...
by NRWA President | Jun 10, 2026 | Career Changing, Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Cover Letters, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: How can I manage job search burnout and maintain mental health during prolonged periods of unemployment or underemployment? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express As much as possible, treat the search like a structured project, not a 24/7 doom loop...
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 | May 15, 2026 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Job Trends
QUESTION: Are companies hiring based on what you know and can prove (skills), or are they still looking for certain diplomas and university names? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes It depends on your career stage and industry. Early-career roles often lean...
by NRWA President | May 13, 2026 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Job Trends, Resume Accomplishments, Resume Submissions, Resume Writing, Resumes
QUESTION: What are the best action verbs to use in my resume? v Donna Tucker, CareerPRO Resume Center Use strong, achievement-oriented action verbs such as led, developed, implemented, optimized, spearheaded, designed, streamlined, generated, coordinated, and...
