by NRWA President | Dec 18, 2023 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profiles, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I left my last job 6 months ago. How long do I have before I have to update my LinkedIn profile and my resume? v Alison Smith, Radical Resumes, LLC Ultimately, the best career and job readiness plan is to keep both the resume and LinkedIn profile...
by NRWA President | Nov 13, 2023 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resume Writers, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I will have my MBA completed shortly and want to start now to leverage the degree for a higher-level position with significantly higher pay. How do I present this on my resume? v Sarah Vallieu, Evergreen Career Services Absolutely! I recommend this as...
by NRWA President | Oct 23, 2023 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resume Writers, Resume Writing
QUESTION: When I read job announcements, I often see that I’m missing one or more job requirements, but I know I can do the job. Should I apply anyway? v Donna Tucker, CareerPRO Resume Center Give it your best shot—IF you really want that job and know you...
by NRWA President | Oct 20, 2023 | Career Planning & Focus, Resume Writers, Resume Writing
QUESTION: If I decide to contract with a professional resume writer, what should I be looking for? How about pricing? v Crystal Johnson, Johnson Consulting Services LLC Seek an expert who possesses deep industry knowledge, understanding the nuances of your...
by NRWA President | Sep 6, 2023 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Resume Accomplishments, Resume Writing
QUESTION: What’s the key to writing good accomplishments on my resume? v||divi||400 Barbara Schultz, The Career Stager Clarity and proper formatting. People read from left to right, so if you want to “get them at hello”, place the result first,...
by NRWA President | Sep 4, 2023 | Job Searching, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I am disappointed in the resume I received from a professional resume writer. What can I do? v Katrina Pankuch, Aspire Talent Solutions, LLC Every individual has different goals, persona, and experience they want to embody in their resume. If you’re...