by Ask the Experts NRWA | Mar 25, 2019 | Career Planning & Focus, Job Searching, Personal Branding
QUESTION: I’ve heard people talk about how personal branding is important in a job search. How do I figure out what my own personal brand is? v Mary Jo King, Alliance Résumé & Writing Service Your personal brand is expressed by your way of going in the...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Mar 19, 2019 | Career Changing, Career Goal Setting, Career Tips, Job Searching
QUESTION: How does one go about getting hired without experience? It’s the classic Catch-22; no company will hire you because you have no experience, but one can’t get the experience without getting hired. v Mary Jo King, Alliance Résumé & Writing...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Feb 25, 2019 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+
QUESTION: How can I avoid age discrimination in my job search? v Cheryl Minnick, University of Montana To skirt ageism, youth-anize your resume with Gmail (avoid AOL/Yahoo); add only cell #; focus on last 10-15 years; merge early jobs into EARLY CAREER; add...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jan 28, 2019 | Job Searching, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I keep reading about how important keywords are in resumes. What are keywords and how do I know which ones to include in my resume? v Tiffany Sappington Keywords are specific skills, qualifications, and job duties listed in a job announcement. For...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jan 22, 2019 | Career Planning & Focus, Job Searching
QUESTION: How can I get recruiters to help me with my job search? v Tiffany Sappington Ask them directly, in a professional and approachable manner. Search for recruiters on LinkedIn and send a personalized connection request. Try working with a recruiting firm...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Dec 28, 2018 | Career Changing, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching
QUESTION: I’m planning to relocate. How can I avoid being overlooked for a job opportunity because I live in a different state? v Georgia Adamson, A Successful Career Adopt an employer outlook! How can you convince them you’ll be a valuable asset? 1. Do...
