by NRWA President | Sep 8, 2023 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profiles
QUESTION: I’m pretty nervous about social media. Do I really need a LinkedIn profile? v Laura Smith-Proulx, An Expert Resume Google yourself and you’ll realize there’s already information online about you. Why not control the narrative? Your...
by NRWA President | Jan 3, 2023 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Fairs, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I am currently managing a family and working 50+ hours per week (thus the job search), how do I efficiently squeeze a job search into my already overcrowded schedule? v Amber Barney Search with PURPOSE! A targeted hour of search is better than 5 hours of...
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 | Apr 4, 2022 | Career Changing, Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+
QUESTION: My company will be downsizing soon, and I know I’m going to get cut. HR says they’ll hire an outplacement firm to help us find a new job. Should I take advantage of this? v Virginia Franco, Virginia Franco Resumes All outplacement firms are not created...
