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How long should a job search take? I once heard that I should expect a month for every $10,000 in salary. Is this still true?

by Ask the Experts NRWA | Apr 16, 2021 | Job Searching

QUESTION: How long should a job search take? I once heard that I should expect a month for every $10,000 in salary. Is this still true? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Will it take someone targeting a $200K salary 20 months to find a job? The length comes...

Is it okay to use a resume template I found online or should I start from scratch?

by Ask the Experts NRWA | Mar 12, 2021 | Job Searching, Resume Writing

QUESTION: Is it okay to use a resume template I found online or should I start from scratch? v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC Most companies use applicant tracking software (ATS) to process résumés. Most online templates use text boxes that cannot be processed...

I’ll have my bachelor’s degree in May; isn’t that enough to get a good job?

by Ask the Experts NRWA | Mar 10, 2021 | Job Searching, Personal Branding

QUESTION: I’ll have my bachelor’s degree in May; isn’t that enough to get a good job? v Erin Kennedy, Professional Resume Services, Inc. Not always, especially if you have a broad degree. Consider an internship that will offer you hands-on experience. Offer to...

Should I post my resume on job boards like Indeed, The Ladders, and Monster?

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...

Should I submit a resignation letter? What should it say?

by Ask the Experts NRWA | Dec 14, 2020 | Career Changing, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+

QUESTION: Should I submit a resignation letter? What should it say? v Edwina Martindale Absolutely. Your employer deserves to know you are leaving and when. You don’t want them angry when contacted by people checking references. The only REQUIRED detail is...

I haven’t looked for a job in over 5 years. What’s changed recently in the job search process?

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...

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