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 | 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 | 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 | Jun 3, 2024 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: As a woman, how should I present my achievements on my resume to counter the gender pay gap? v Donna Tucker, CareerPRO Resume Center Sad that this is still an issue. Start by targeting companies with equal opportunity track records. Use...
by NRWA President | May 29, 2024 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: What are the most common mistakes people make on their resumes that really make a difference in securing a job interview? v Jonathan Estreich, Natfluence A common mistake is misalignment between your resume and online persona. Inconsistencies can...
