by NRWA President | Nov 12, 2024 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching
QUESTION: As someone who has taken time off work to address mental health issues, should I mention this employment gap on my resume or LinkedIn profile, and if so, what is the best way to explain it to potential employers? v||divi||400 Brenda Mariah, Push...
by NRWA President | Nov 4, 2024 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+
QUESTION: Should I stuff my resume with keywords at the bottom in white text? v Laura Smith-Proulx, An Expert Resume Never use white text on your resume for anything! Keywords represent your strongest skills and should match the content of the job postings...
by NRWA President | Sep 27, 2024 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+
QUESTION: As someone with a hearing impairment, should I mention this on my resume or during interviews, and if so, how can I do so in a way that focuses on my qualifications and strengths? v||divi||400 Donna Shannon, Personal Touch Career Services Rather than...
by NRWA President | Sep 24, 2024 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Interview Tips, Interviewing
QUESTION: In an interview, how do I answer the question, “Tell me about yourself?” v Ruth Sternberg, Entrepreneurial Job Search I recommend a three part answer: How you got into the field and role you have, one or two concrete examples of what makes you...
by NRWA President | Sep 23, 2024 | Branding, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Personal Branding, Professional Networking, Resume Accomplishments
QUESTION: How can I improve my online presence to attract potential employers? v Tammy Shoup, Breakthrough Resume Writing Service 1. Audit your social media accounts to ensure consistency across all platforms.2. Optimize your LinkedIn profile, showcasing...
by NRWA President | Sep 20, 2024 | Branding, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Interviewing, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Resume Accomplishments, Resume Writing
QUESTION: After long-term employment with one company, how do I combat perceptions that I am inflexible, set in my ways, or unable to adapt to new work environments—both on my resume and in an interview? v Donna Tucker, CareerPRO Resume Center When...
