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In applying for a leadership role, I’ve been asked in interviews how I would contribute to their diversity initiatives if I get the job. I don’t have any specific experience working on diversity initiatives. How do I answer this question?

by NRWA President | Sep 1, 2021 | Career Tips, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+

QUESTION: In applying for a leadership role, I’ve been asked in interviews how I would contribute to their diversity initiatives if I get the job. I don’t have any specific experience working on diversity initiatives. How do I answer this question? v Grant...

Should I submit a resignation letter? What should it say?

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...

I haven’t looked for a job in over 5 years. What’s changed recently in the job search process?

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...

Should I put my education at the top or bottom of my resume?

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...

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...