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...
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 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...
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...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jul 27, 2020 | Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Should a transgender job seeker mention their LGBTQ-related volunteering and activism on their resume or LinkedIn profile? If so, how should it be listed? What impact could this have on their job search? v Brenda Bernstein, The Essay Expert LLC I would...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jun 12, 2020 | Job Searching, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: Seems like no one is hiring right now. Should I still bother to send out my resume or wait for the coronavirus outbreak to subside? v Kelli Long, KG Workforce Solutions Yes, absolutely. Employers are still hiring and those who are not, are pipelining...
