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...
by NRWA President | May 11, 2026 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Job Trends, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profile Writing, LinkedIn Profiles, Personal Branding
QUESTION: How much “activity” on LinkedIn is required to stay visible? v||divi||400 Ingmar Graesslin, Tailored AI Services GmbH LinkedIn’s algorithm weighs dwell time over likes. Commenting on others’ posts with real insight often boosts your visibility...
by NRWA President | Apr 24, 2026 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Gig Work, Hybrid Roles, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Job Trends, LinkedIn Profiles, Personal Branding, Remote Work, Resume Accomplishments, Resume Submissions, Resume Writing, Resumes
QUESTION: When developing my resume, should I include freelance, gig, or project-based work, and what’s the best way to present this experience so it appears credible and valuable to employers? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Yes, if it demonstrates a...
by NRWA President | Mar 6, 2026 | AI, Career Tips, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resume Design, Resume Submissions
QUESTION: How do I know if an AI is screening my resume—and what can I do to pass? v Deirdre Rock, Composed Career, LLC In today’s tech-forward job market, it’s best to assume AI is involved. When crafting your resume, focus specifically on the requirements of...
by NRWA President | Mar 4, 2026 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profile Writing, LinkedIn Profiles
QUESTION: Does changing my LinkedIn headline alert my current employer that I’m job hunting? v Deirdre Rock, Composed Career, LLC Changing your LinkedIn headline does not send any notification to your network. When positioned thoughtfully, it can be framed...
