by NRWA President | Apr 21, 2025 | Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Recruiters
QUESTION: Do you have any tips to avoid ghost job postings? v Jessica Visek It’s frustrating to chase job postings that don’t lead anywhere. To avoid this, focus on networking and direct connections instead of relying solely on online listings. Research...
by NRWA President | Jul 17, 2024 | Career Tips, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Personal Branding, Resume Accomplishments, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How can I make my resume standout when there are already over 500 applicants? v||divi||400 Laura Fontenot, Masterwork Resumes My advice for clients worried about stiff competition is the same as for those facing only a few other applicants: write...
by NRWA President | Jun 5, 2024 | Career Tips, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, Resume formatting, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Should I put my address on my resume? v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC Remote work and relocating for jobs are both very common. Also, companies don’t need your address until they decide to hire you. Some companies use address info to eliminate...
by NRWA President | Jun 3, 2024 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: As a woman, how should I present my achievements on my resume to counter the gender pay gap? v Donna Tucker, CareerPRO Resume Center Sad that this is still an issue. Start by targeting companies with equal opportunity track records. Use...
by NRWA President | May 29, 2024 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: What are the most common mistakes people make on their resumes that really make a difference in securing a job interview? v Jonathan Estreich, Natfluence A common mistake is misalignment between your resume and online persona. Inconsistencies can...
by NRWA President | Mar 29, 2024 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: As a minority job seeker, how can I identify employers with a genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion? v Deirdre Rock, Composed Career, LLC Many resources can be employed to determine if a company aligns with your values, such as...
