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 | Mar 6, 2026 | AI, Career Tips, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resume Design, Resume Submissions
QUESTION: How do I know if an AI is screening my resume—and what can I do to pass? v Deirdre Rock, Composed Career, LLC In today’s tech-forward job market, it’s best to assume AI is involved. When crafting your resume, focus specifically on the requirements of...
by NRWA President | Nov 5, 2025 | Formatting, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resumes
QUESTION: When is a traditional resume format actually a disadvantage, and what should be used instead? v||divi||400 Laura Fontenot, Masterwork Resumes A traditional (reverse chronological) resume may not work well if you’ve had gaps, frequent job changes, or are...
by NRWA President | Oct 6, 2025 | Career Tips, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resume Writing, Resumes
QUESTION: What’s the most underrated section of a resume that candidates often overlook? v||divi||400 Alison King, King Career Services Many job seekers underestimate the power of the professional summary section! I compare this to a movie trailer; a trailer gives you...
by NRWA President | Jun 16, 2025 | Formatting, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resume Writing
QUESTION: What is the best way to list multiple roles at the same company without making my resume a cluttered mess? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Stack the roles under one company header, with dates of total tenure listed once. Then list each title...
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...
