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 9, 2025 | Branding, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Personal Branding
QUESTION: Would it ever make sense to send a video resume if I’m not an actor or influencer? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Only if the video adds value or was directly requested. At that point, a short and professional clip can show communication skills or...
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...
by NRWA President | Nov 8, 2024 | Career Changing, Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Personal Branding
QUESTION: I’m interested in freelancing / gig work. What are the challenges and benefits of this path, and how can I prepare for success? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Freelancing offers great perks like flexibility, choosing your projects,...
by NRWA President | Sep 23, 2024 | Branding, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Personal Branding, Professional Networking, Resume Accomplishments
QUESTION: How can I improve my online presence to attract potential employers? v Tammy Shoup, Breakthrough Resume Writing Service 1. Audit your social media accounts to ensure consistency across all platforms.2. Optimize your LinkedIn profile, showcasing...
by NRWA President | Jul 17, 2024 | Career Tips, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Personal Branding, Resume Accomplishments, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How can I make my resume standout when there are already over 500 applicants? v||divi||400 Laura Fontenot, Masterwork Resumes My advice for clients worried about stiff competition is the same as for those facing only a few other applicants: write...
