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Explaining a Career Change to Hiring Managers

Explaining a Career Change to Hiring Managers

by NRWA President | May 21, 2025 | Career Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Recruiters

QUESTION: How do I explain a career change on my resume without confusing hiring managers?   v Lynne Williams, Career News Today Write a concise profile summary highlighting your strengths, expertise, and reason for pivoting or reinventing. It’s OK to...
Avoiding Ghost Jobs

Avoiding Ghost Jobs

by NRWA President | Apr 21, 2025 | Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Recruiters

QUESTION: Do you have any tips to avoid ghost job postings?   v Jessica Visek It’s frustrating to chase job postings that don’t lead anywhere. To avoid this, focus on networking and direct connections instead of relying solely on online listings. Research...
Translating International Work Experience for Domestic Employers

Translating International Work Experience for Domestic Employers

by NRWA President | Aug 23, 2024 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Recruiters, Resume Writing

QUESTION: I have extensive international work experience. How do I translate foreign job titles, qualifications, and experience to be understood and valued by domestic employers?   v Deirdre Rock, Composed Career, LLC Standardize job titles by researching...
When do I follow up on a resume submission?

When do I follow up on a resume submission?

by NRWA President | Dec 14, 2023 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Recruiters

QUESTION: What do I do if I don’t hear back from an employer within, say, 10 days after submitting a resume? Should I call, email, write…?   v Grant Cooper, Strategic Resumes & Business Plans If you have done your homework on the company, you will...
The BEST Time to Job Search

The BEST Time to Job Search

by NRWA President | Dec 12, 2023 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Recruiters

QUESTION: When is the best time of the year to job search? And, does it matter when you submit the resume – as soon as it is posted or just before the close date?   v Thomas Powner, Career Thinker, Inc. The best time is when you’re fully prepared to...
Platforms for Attracting Recruiters in Your Job Search

Platforms for Attracting Recruiters in Your Job Search

by NRWA President | Nov 17, 2023 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Recruiters

QUESTION: I know that LinkedIn is a great social media tool for job searching, but are there other platforms that might be practical to attract recruiters?   v Grant Cooper, Strategic Resumes & Business Plans LinkedIn is increasingly seen as a primary tool for...

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