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 | Jul 15, 2024 | Career Tips, Interview Tips, Interviewing, Salary & Benefits Negotiations
QUESTION: I’ve been offered the job. Now, I wonder how, when, and if I can negotiate salary. Can you help? v Laura Bashore, Anew Resume and Career Services Always negotiate! Negotiating your salary sets a precedence for future conversations. What if you’re...
by NRWA President | Jul 12, 2024 | Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How can I address a gap in employment due to mental health reasons in my resume without compromising my privacy? v||divi||400 Laura Fontenot, Masterwork Resumes Whenever a client tells me they had a gap in their history due to a personal matter, I...
by NRWA President | Jun 7, 2024 | Resume Writing
QUESTION: I’m not a good writer. I think I should let an AI chatbot write my résumé. Can recruiters tell? Do they care? v||divi||400 Jonathan Estreich, Natfluence Leveraging tech is smart. But—it takes *skill* to stand out when your competitors are using the...
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...