by NRWA President | Mar 4, 2026 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profile Writing, LinkedIn Profiles
QUESTION: Does changing my LinkedIn headline alert my current employer that I’m job hunting? v Deirdre Rock, Composed Career, LLC Changing your LinkedIn headline does not send any notification to your network. When positioned thoughtfully, it can be framed...
by NRWA President | Feb 20, 2026 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Job Trends, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profiles
QUESTION: What emerging job search trends should I be aware of in the new year, and how can I position myself to capitalize on these shifts? v Donna Tucker, CareerPRO Resume Center Focus on AI-powered hiring and skills-first resumes. Tweak your LinkedIn with...
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...
