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 | Nov 4, 2020 | Job Searching Online
QUESTION: How can social media help (or hinder) my job search? v Kelli Long, KG Workforce Solutions Most data confirms that 55-60% of hires are the result of networking and only 20-25% of hires are the result of online applications. So, statistically speaking,...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Sep 5, 2020 | Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: I haven’t looked for a job in over 5 years. What’s changed recently in the job search process? v Grant Cooper, Strategic Resumes & Business Plans 1) More employers are using ATS to scan and score resumes. Check out past “Ask the...
by Ask the Experts NRWA | Jun 12, 2020 | Job Searching, Job Searching Online
QUESTION: Seems like no one is hiring right now. Should I still bother to send out my resume or wait for the coronavirus outbreak to subside? v Kelli Long, KG Workforce Solutions Yes, absolutely. Employers are still hiring and those who are not, are pipelining...
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 | Feb 18, 2020 | Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing
QUESTION: How do I write my LinkedIn profile if I’m open to multiple career directions? v Angela Watts, MyPro Resumes This is one of the reasons that the resume has not yet become obsolete; you can make multiple versions of a resume, but not LinkedIn. The best...
