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...
by NRWA President | Jul 12, 2024 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How can I address a gap in employment due to mental health reasons in my resume without compromising my privacy? v||divi||400 Laura Fontenot, Masterwork Resumes Whenever a client tells me they had a gap in their history due to a personal matter, I...
by NRWA President | Jun 7, 2024 | Resume Writing
QUESTION: I’m not a good writer. I think I should let an AI chatbot write my résumé. Can recruiters tell? Do they care? v||divi||400 Jonathan Estreich, Natfluence Leveraging tech is smart. But—it takes *skill* to stand out when your competitors are using the...
by NRWA President | Jun 5, 2024 | Career Tips, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, Resume formatting, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Should I put my address on my resume? v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC Remote work and relocating for jobs are both very common. Also, companies don’t need your address until they decide to hire you. Some companies use address info to eliminate...
by NRWA President | Jan 18, 2024 | Branding, Executive Job Searching, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resume Accomplishments, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How do I turn a good resume into a great resume? v||divi||400 Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC A great resume is like a movie trailer. Compared to the movie of your life, it is brief; demonstrates action and passion; includes only the best stuff; and...
by NRWA President | Jan 16, 2024 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Will applying for a job in a different state hurt my chances for hire? What should I do differently from local applications? v Nancy Grant, Regional Career & Employment Services This can be tricky. However, not impossible. Start by enabling your...
