by Ask the Experts NRWA | May 11, 2020 | Job Searching Online, Letters, Bios & Other Career Tools
QUESTION: What is the best way to include a cover letter with my resume when I’m applying for a job online? Should it be a separate document or the first page of my resume? v Grant Cooper, Strategic Resumes & Business Plans Generally, it is not advisable to...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Apr 27, 2020 | Interviewing, Personal Branding
QUESTION: How can I stand out and be memorable in my interview? v Lisa Rangel, Chameleon Resumes Approach the interview as a business partner equal to the interviewer who is evaluating if the job opportunity is a right match for you (the job seeker) and the...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Apr 13, 2020 | Job Searching at 50+, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Should I put my education at the top or bottom of my resume? v Angela Watts, MyPro Resumes Screeners have limited time to review your resume and are most likely to read content toward the top of the resume. Utilize this premium space to highlight the...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Feb 4, 2020 | Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: I’ve seen a lot of career professionals talk about the ATS. Can you explain what it is? v Angela Watts, MyPro Resumes Applicant Tracking Systems are technology currently being used by 98% of Fortune 500 companies and about 80% of all companies to screen...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jan 28, 2020 | Resume Writing
QUESTION: Which resume format should I use? Functional? Chronological? Something else? v Kelly Donovan, Kelly Donovan & Associates Most recruiters don’t like functional resumes, and they don’t work well with employers’ Applicant Tracking Systems. A reverse...
