by NRWA President | Feb 18, 2026 | Agency Recruiters, In-House Recruiters, Recruiters
QUESTION: What is the difference between an agency recruiter and an in-house recruiter? How do I work with them? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Agency recruiters work externally, often on a contingency basis; they’re paid only if a candidate they...
by NRWA President | Jan 28, 2026 | Recruiters, Resume Submissions, Resumes
QUESTION: Should I include my name in my resume file name, and if so, what is the best naming convention? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Yes. Resume filename matters. Include your full name, role you’re applying for, document type, and month/year (e.g.,...
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 | 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...
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...
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...
