by NRWA President | Aug 11, 2021 | Career Planning & Focus, Job Searching, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Professional Networking, Resume Writing, Skills Tests & Quizzes
QUESTION: I’ve noticed we have skill quizzes available on LinkedIn. What good are they to my job search? v Grant Cooper, Strategic Resumes & Business Plans Employers are cautious about hiring candidates who have not mastered the technical skills required for the...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Apr 16, 2021 | Job Searching
QUESTION: How long should a job search take? I once heard that I should expect a month for every $10,000 in salary. Is this still true? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Will it take someone targeting a $200K salary 20 months to find a job? The length comes...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Apr 12, 2021 | Career Goal Setting, Resume Writing
QUESTION: What exactly is a job target on my resume and why do I need one? I just need a job! v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes The #1 goal of a resume is to position you for your next career move. A job target is the title of the position you want to target...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Mar 10, 2021 | Job Searching, Personal Branding
QUESTION: I’ll have my bachelor’s degree in May; isn’t that enough to get a good job? v Erin Kennedy, Professional Resume Services, Inc. Not always, especially if you have a broad degree. Consider an internship that will offer you hands-on experience. Offer to...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Dec 14, 2020 | Career Changing, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+
QUESTION: Should I submit a resignation letter? What should it say? v Edwina Martindale Absolutely. Your employer deserves to know you are leaving and when. You don’t want them angry when contacted by people checking references. The only REQUIRED detail is...
