by NRWA President | Dec 22, 2025 | Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profile Writing, LinkedIn Profiles, Resume Accomplishments, Resumes, Storytelling
QUESTION: I don’t have a college degree, but I have 10+ years of experience. How do I compete with candidates who do? v Amy Adler, Five Strengths Career Transition Experts Do you have any college credits? You can share your education by describing your degrees as...
by NRWA President | Dec 19, 2025 | Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Resumes
QUESTION: My job search is going nowhere! I have been responding to ads by uploading my resume, but nothing happens. What do you think is missing? v||divi||400 Emily Christakis Broaden your job search strategy. Stop spending all your time behind a screen. Reconnect...
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 | Nov 3, 2025 | Career Planning & Focus, Cover Letters, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools, LinkedIn Profiles, Personal Branding, Resume Writing, Resumes, Storytelling
QUESTION: I’ve worked for controversial organizations (e.g., political groups, ethically debated industries). How do I present that experience neutrally? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Lead with your role and impact, not the organization. Use a neutral...
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 | Jul 28, 2025 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Resume Accomplishments, Resume Writing, Resumes
QUESTION: How should I approach tailoring my resume for different industries and job types? I don’t have a specific target at present – I’m qualified in many areas. v Nancy Grant, Regional Career & Employment Services Start with one clear target, then...