by NRWA President | Dec 24, 2025 | Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profile Writing, LinkedIn Profiles, Resume Accomplishments, Resumes, Storytelling
QUESTION: I’ve changed careers three times and am ready to do it again. How do I write my resume so employers won’t see me as unfocused or lacking commitment? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Don’t just list every career pivot, instead try to connect...
by NRWA President | Dec 22, 2025 | Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profile Writing, LinkedIn Profiles, Resume Accomplishments, Resumes, Storytelling
QUESTION: I don’t have a college degree, but I have 10+ years of experience. How do I compete with candidates who do? v Amy Adler, Five Strengths Career Transition Experts Do you have any college credits? You can share your education by describing your degrees as...
by NRWA President | Nov 7, 2025 | LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profile Writing, LinkedIn Profiles
QUESTION: What’s a LinkedIn strategy that most job seekers don’t use but should? v||divi||400 Alison Smith, Radical Resumes, LLC Recruiters succeed when they identify candidates who are both qualified and a strong fit. Yet many job seekers overlook a powerful LinkedIn...
by NRWA President | Nov 3, 2025 | Career Planning & Focus, Cover Letters, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, LinkedIn Profiles, Personal Branding, Resume Writing, Resumes, Storytelling
QUESTION: I’ve worked for controversial organizations (e.g., political groups, ethically debated industries). How do I present that experience neutrally? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Lead with your role and impact, not the organization. Use a neutral...
by NRWA President | Oct 20, 2025 | Career Planning & Focus, Cover Letters, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, LinkedIn Profiles, Personal Branding
QUESTION: What’s a creative alternative to a cover letter that can make a candidate stand out? v||divi||400 Alison King, King Career Services My opinion is that this is not the place to get overly creative; creative/grand gestures backfire more often than not....
by NRWA President | Sep 5, 2025 | Branding, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profile Writing, LinkedIn Profiles, Personal Branding, Professional Networking, Recruiters
QUESTION: What’s the most creative (but not creepy) way to get a hiring manager’s attention on social media? v||divi||400 Jaime Chambron , Career Agility System Focus on the hiring manager’s presence on LinkedIn. If they post content, engage with it. If you...
