by NRWA President | Sep 8, 2023 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profiles
QUESTION: I’m pretty nervous about social media. Do I really need a LinkedIn profile? v Laura Smith-Proulx, An Expert Resume Google yourself and you’ll realize there’s already information online about you. Why not control the narrative? Your...
by NRWA President | Sep 6, 2023 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Resume Accomplishments, Resume Writing
QUESTION: What’s the key to writing good accomplishments on my resume? v Barbara Schultz, The Career Stager Clarity and proper formatting. People read from left to right, so if you want to “get them at hello”, place the result first, followed by the...
by NRWA President | Sep 4, 2023 | Job Searching, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I am disappointed in the resume I received from a professional resume writer. What can I do? v Katrina Pankuch, Aspire Talent Solutions, LLC Every individual has different goals, persona, and experience they want to embody in their resume. If you’re...
by NRWA President | Jul 21, 2023 | Formatting, Job Searching, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Tell me what I should consider in my resume formatting to work well with Applicant Tracking Software (ATS). v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC There are 800+ ATS packages. They all have their quirks and limitations. So, the best strategy is “keep it...
by NRWA President | Jul 19, 2023 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Job Searching, Resume Writing
QUESTION: What should I look for when targeting a company? And then how do I use that information in my tailored resume? v Jaime Chambron , Career Agility System I would first consider where you have experience based on company size (revenue), type (startup,...
by NRWA President | Jul 17, 2023 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching
QUESTION: I used to hear about the hidden job market? Is that still a thing? v Karen Silins, A+ Career & Resume, LLC Yes, it’s a myth that this type of job market has gone away. Many companies utilize referrals/word of mouth to save money, and some search...
