by Ask the Experts NRWA | Nov 30, 2018 | Career Tips, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing
QUESTION: How can I make the best use of my LinkedIn profile? Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Be authentic. Inject your personality into your LinkedIn headline, summary, and experience sections to show people WHO you are, WHAT you’ve done, and HOW you add value....
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Nov 23, 2018 | Career Changing, Career Goal Setting, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+
QUESTION: Are there any advantages to using a professional service for job search techniques? Grant Cooper, Strategic Resumes & Business Plans I just booked a fishing guide to take my relatives on a fishing trip during an upcoming visit. The guide knows the water,...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Nov 17, 2018 | Career Changing, Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips
QUESTION: I’m unhappy in my job but I can’t make a career change right now. What do you suggest? Ruth Pankratz, NCRW, Gabby Communications Not an uncommon situation yet quitting a job without a plan is risky. Start by evaluating, researching, and planning. Explore...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Oct 26, 2018 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How should I handle it on my resume if my name is hard to pronounce or doesn’t reveal my gender? Julia Holian, Julia Holian & Associates Rather than explain your gender or the pronunciation of your name on your resume, include a link to your...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Oct 19, 2018 | Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Resume Writing
QUESTION: What can I do when writing my resume to avoid age discrimination? Jill Walser, I got the job! Robust LinkedIn profile. Professional head shot for LinkedIn. Omit or hide “old” online images. No serif fonts. No age-related numbers in email addresses. No AOL,...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Oct 12, 2018 | Career Tips, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Why should I pay for a professional service when my friend in HR said he could create my resume? Tom Powner, Career Thinker Inc. It’s simple. Just because someone works in HR doesn’t mean they know recruiting. Hiring managers know what they prefer in a...
