by NRWA President | Jan 23, 2026 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, In-person Networking, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Networking, Online Networking
QUESTION: What are the advantages and disadvantages of online vs. in-person networking for my job search? v Cheryl Minnick, University of Montana In-person and online networking referrals are key, yet represent only 1% of applications, resulting in a 50%...
by NRWA President | Jan 21, 2026 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Storytelling
QUESTION: I feel overwhelmed by the pressure to constantly post and engage on LinkedIn? Is it really worth the effort? v Cherie Heid, Competitive Edge Resume Service You don’t need to post constantly. When you are job hunting, a strong LinkedIn profile is...
by NRWA President | Dec 26, 2025 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resumes
QUESTION: I’ve been working remotely from a different country. Do I need to disclose my location on my resume, and could that hurt my chances? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Will it hurt your chances? Maybe with a few companies that have strict payroll or...
by NRWA President | Dec 24, 2025 | Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profile Writing, LinkedIn Profiles, Resume Accomplishments, Resumes, Storytelling
QUESTION: I’ve changed careers three times and am ready to do it again. How do I write my resume so employers won’t see me as unfocused or lacking commitment? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Don’t just list every career pivot, instead try to connect...
by NRWA President | Dec 22, 2025 | Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profile Writing, LinkedIn Profiles, Resume Accomplishments, Resumes, Storytelling
QUESTION: I don’t have a college degree, but I have 10+ years of experience. How do I compete with candidates who do? v Amy Adler, Five Strengths Career Transition Experts Do you have any college credits? You can share your education by describing your degrees as...
by NRWA President | Dec 19, 2025 | Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resumes
QUESTION: My job search is going nowhere! I have been responding to ads by uploading my resume, but nothing happens. What do you think is missing? v||divi||400 Emily Christakis Broaden your job search strategy. Stop spending all your time behind a screen. Reconnect...
