by NRWA President | Sep 6, 2021 | Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing
QUESTION: I just read some advice to “weave your personality into your resume.” How would I do that? v Emily Christakis 1 Think of the soft skills you bring to the table. What words would a previous manager, colleague or client use to describe you? Extract...
by NRWA President | Sep 3, 2021 | Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing
QUESTION: Now that we have 220 characters for LinkedIn headlines, how should we best use this space? v Carol Adams, Ideal Resumes, LLC I always recommend quality over quantity. Focus on conveying your value add succinctly in a way that shows who you are and what...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Mar 8, 2021 | Job Searching, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: Should I post my resume on job boards like Indeed, The Ladders, and Monster? v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC Storing a résumé at a job-site is convenient for when applying, but the default privacy setting is usually set to “public.” You risk exposing...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Dec 16, 2020 | Career Changing, Career Goal Setting, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: Any tips for applying for a job overseas? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Employers rarely pursue candidates outside the country unless there’s a specific skill shortage. Leave your home address and phone number off the resume. Include the closest...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Nov 4, 2020 | Job Searching Online
QUESTION: Any good tips for going around the applicant tracking software? Or should I? v Kelli Long, KG Workforce Solutions Most data confirms that 55-60% of hires are the result of networking and only 20-25% of hires are the result of online applications. So,...
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...
