by NRWA President | Jun 15, 2026 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Job Trends, Personal Branding, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resumes
QUESTION: How do I interpret and negotiate salary ranges in postings? v Deirdre Rock, Composed Career, LLC Treat the range as a guide. Validate it with sources such as Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and nonprofit filings to define your target. Real negotiating power comes...
by NRWA President | Jun 8, 2026 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching Online, Personal Branding, Resume Accomplishments, Resume Writing, Resumes
QUESTION: How do I highlight “green skills” or my experience with corporate sustainability metrics on a resume for a role that isn’t explicitly environmental? v||divi||400 Camille Roberts, CC Career Solutions Your resume doesn’t categorize have to...
by NRWA President | May 18, 2026 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Job Trends, Personal Branding, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resumes
QUESTION: Are creative resume templates appropriate for non-creative roles? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes I’d avoid creative resume templates. Many use graphics and complex layouts that can cause issues with ATS compatibility. You also need to consider the...
by NRWA President | May 11, 2026 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Job Trends, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profile Writing, LinkedIn Profiles, Personal Branding
QUESTION: How much “activity” on LinkedIn is required to stay visible? v||divi||400 Ingmar Graesslin, Tailored AI Services GmbH LinkedIn’s algorithm weighs dwell time over likes. Commenting on others’ posts with real insight often boosts your visibility...
by NRWA President | Apr 24, 2026 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Gig Work, Hybrid Roles, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Job Trends, LinkedIn Profiles, Personal Branding, Remote Work, Resume Accomplishments, Resume Submissions, Resume Writing, Resumes
QUESTION: When developing my resume, should I include freelance, gig, or project-based work, and what’s the best way to present this experience so it appears credible and valuable to employers? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Yes, if it demonstrates a...
by NRWA President | Apr 22, 2026 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Hybrid Roles, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Job Trends, LinkedIn Profiles, Personal Branding, Remote Work
QUESTION: How are companies approaching remote, hybrid, and in-office work in 2026, and what factors—like industry or job role—are influencing whether flexible work is still widely available? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes It’s a mixed bag. Many companies...
