Job Searching at 50+ Archives - Page 13 of 14

What is the hidden job market?

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....

I’ve seen a lot of career professionals talk about the ATS. Can you explain what it is?

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...

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?

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...

How do I overcome being perceived as “overqualified” for a job I’m applying for?

by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jun 10, 2019 | Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Personal Branding

QUESTION: How do I overcome being perceived as “overqualified” for a job I’m applying for? v Robin Schlinger, Robin's Resumes If you have sought higher level jobs without success, instead of losing thousands of dollars in salary, seek out a...

How Can I Avoid Age Discrimination in My Job Search?

by Ask the Experts NRWA | Feb 25, 2019 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+

QUESTION: How can I avoid age discrimination in my job search? v Cheryl Minnick, University of Montana To skirt ageism, youth-anize your resume with Gmail (avoid AOL/Yahoo); add only cell #; focus on last 10-15 years; merge early jobs into EARLY CAREER; add...

Advantages to Using a Professional Service for Job Searching

by Ask the Experts NRWA | Nov 23, 2018 | Career Changing, Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+

QUESTION: Are there any advantages to using a professional service for job search techniques? v Grant Cooper, Strategic Resumes & Business Plans I just booked a fishing guide to take my relatives on a fishing trip during an upcoming visit. The guide knows the...