by NRWA President | Sep 6, 2021 | Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing
QUESTION: I just read some advice to “weave your personality into your resume.” How would I do that? v Emily Christakis 1 Think of the soft skills you bring to the table. What words would a previous manager, colleague or client use to describe you? Extract...
by NRWA President | Sep 3, 2021 | Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing
QUESTION: Now that we have 220 characters for LinkedIn headlines, how should we best use this space? v Carol Adams, Ideal Resumes, LLC I always recommend quality over quantity. Focus on conveying your value add succinctly in a way that shows who you are and what...
by NRWA President | Aug 11, 2021 | Career Planning & Focus, Job Searching, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Professional Networking, Resume Writing, Skills Tests & Quizzes
QUESTION: I’ve noticed we have skill quizzes available on LinkedIn. What good are they to my job search? v Grant Cooper, Strategic Resumes & Business Plans Employers are cautious about hiring candidates who have not mastered the technical skills required for the...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Nov 2, 2020 | LinkedIn Profile Writing, Personal Branding
QUESTION: How can social media help (or hinder) my job search? v Annette Richmond, career-intelligence Resume Writing and Career Services Social media can help or hinder your job search. In 2018, CareerBuilder found 70% of employers research candidates online....
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Apr 20, 2020 | LinkedIn Profile Writing
QUESTION: How important is it to have a customized LinkedIn banner? v Meg Applegate, Hinge Resume Collaborative Want to stand out from the crowd on LinkedIn? A custom LinkedIn banner is an easy way to do it! It isn’t necessary to get hired, but it can act as the...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Feb 18, 2020 | Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing
QUESTION: How do I write my LinkedIn profile if I’m open to multiple career directions? v Angela Watts, MyPro Resumes This is one of the reasons that the resume has not yet become obsolete; you can make multiple versions of a resume, but not LinkedIn. The best...
