by NRWA President | Jun 13, 2025 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching at 50+
QUESTION: What tips do you have for mature workers who have been recently laid off? What do we have to do differently to get an interview? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Lead with relevance, not your resume length. Focus on skills that match today’s...
by NRWA President | Jun 11, 2025 | Career Tips, Interviewing
QUESTION: What are some common interview mistakes to avoid? I really want this job. v Camille Roberts, CC Career Services #1 Mistake=Candidates showing up with excitement but no STRATEGY to take next step in the process which should be the job proposal...
by NRWA President | May 26, 2025 | Career Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: Why am I not getting noticed by recruiters on LinkedIn despite having a complete profile? v||divi||400 Jaime Chambron , Career Agility System While you may have a complete profile, the content may be lacking. It is important to optimize key areas. For...
by NRWA President | May 23, 2025 | Career Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: Does my accent matter when I go for a job interview? v Mary Jo King, Alliance Résumé & Writing Service Unless your accent makes your English difficult to understand, it shouldn’t matter (but it might, anyway). Consider bringing it up...
by NRWA President | May 21, 2025 | Career Tips, Interviewing, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Recruiters
QUESTION: How do I explain a career change on my resume without confusing hiring managers? v Lynne Williams, Career News Today Write a concise profile summary highlighting your strengths, expertise, and reason for pivoting or reinventing. It’s OK to...