by NRWA President | May 18, 2026 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Job Trends, Personal Branding, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resumes
QUESTION: Are creative resume templates appropriate for non-creative roles? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes I’d avoid creative resume templates. Many use graphics and complex layouts that can cause issues with ATS compatibility. You also need to consider the...
by NRWA President | May 15, 2026 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Job Trends
QUESTION: Are companies hiring based on what you know and can prove (skills), or are they still looking for certain diplomas and university names? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes It depends on your career stage and industry. Early-career roles often lean...
by NRWA President | May 13, 2026 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Job Trends, Resume Accomplishments, Resume Submissions, Resume Writing, Resumes
QUESTION: What are the best action verbs to use in my resume? v Donna Tucker, CareerPRO Resume Center Use strong, achievement-oriented action verbs such as led, developed, implemented, optimized, spearheaded, designed, streamlined, generated, coordinated, and...
by NRWA President | May 11, 2026 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Job Trends, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profile Writing, LinkedIn Profiles, Personal Branding
QUESTION: How much “activity” on LinkedIn is required to stay visible? v||divi||400 Ingmar Graesslin, Tailored AI Services GmbH LinkedIn’s algorithm weighs dwell time over likes. Commenting on others’ posts with real insight often boosts your visibility...
by NRWA President | Apr 24, 2026 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Gig Work, Hybrid Roles, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Job Trends, LinkedIn Profiles, Personal Branding, Remote Work, Resume Accomplishments, Resume Submissions, Resume Writing, Resumes
QUESTION: When developing my resume, should I include freelance, gig, or project-based work, and what’s the best way to present this experience so it appears credible and valuable to employers? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Yes, if it demonstrates a...
by NRWA President | Mar 6, 2026 | AI, Career Tips, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resume Design, Resume Submissions
QUESTION: How do I know if an AI is screening my resume—and what can I do to pass? v Deirdre Rock, Composed Career, LLC In today’s tech-forward job market, it’s best to assume AI is involved. When crafting your resume, focus specifically on the requirements of...
