by NRWA President | Sep 6, 2021 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I just read some advice to “weave your personality into your resume.” How would I do that? v Amanda Brandon, YourProPolish.com Personality matters – how you speak, how you lead, how you interact. Adding nuggets that speak to these...
by NRWA President | Sep 3, 2021 | Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing
QUESTION: Now that we have 220 characters for LinkedIn headlines, how should we best use this space? v Carol Adams, Ideal Resumes, LLC I always recommend quality over quantity. Focus on conveying your value add succinctly in a way that shows who you are and what...
by NRWA President | Aug 16, 2021 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Continuing education on a resume: Is it important? If so, how do I list it? v Alana Henry, The Writique, LLC Absolutely — if it is relevant to your desired (or current) role or industry! And, how much detail to include depends on your professional...
by NRWA President | Aug 13, 2021 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: When I try to describe all the tasks I performed at my previous jobs, my resume is 4 pages long. What do I do? v Brenda Bernstein, The Essay Expert LLC It’s a common misconception that you need to list all your past job tasks. Instead, focus on...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Dec 16, 2020 | Career Changing, Career Goal Setting, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: Any tips for applying for a job overseas? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Employers rarely pursue candidates outside the country unless there’s a specific skill shortage. Leave your home address and phone number off the resume. Include the closest...
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...
