by NRWA President | May 21, 2025 | Career Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Recruiters
QUESTION: How do I explain a career change on my resume without confusing hiring managers? v Lynne Williams, Career News Today Write a concise profile summary highlighting your strengths, expertise, and reason for pivoting or reinventing. It’s OK to...
by NRWA President | May 19, 2025 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How should I handle sensitive information like previous salary or reasons for leaving jobs? Do they go on the resume? v Cheryl Minnick, University of Montana Salary and reason for leaving a job are not included in a resume, yet they may be...
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 | Apr 18, 2025 | Branding, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How do I present skills on my resume? Do I need a separate labeled section? Is it different for hard skills versus soft skills? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Weave relevant skills into your summary and experience to complement your...
by NRWA President | Apr 17, 2025 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I’ve worked for the same company for 25 years; now as I look for another job, I wonder if that longevity is hurting my chances for future success. And if so, how do I overcome it? v Mary Jo King, Alliance Résumé & Writing Service With 25 years at...
by NRWA President | Nov 4, 2024 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+
QUESTION: Should I stuff my resume with keywords at the bottom in white text? v Laura Smith-Proulx, An Expert Resume Never use white text on your resume for anything! Keywords represent your strongest skills and should match the content of the job postings...
