Archives for April 2022

There’s no one right way to write a resume for your transition out of teaching. It depends on what you are moving towards. That’s the one thing all resumes should have in common—they always look forward. Transferable Skills If you’re thinking of leaving teaching, think in terms of industries that circle that field. Check out …

Your work life might be stable now, but maybe you job hopped in the past. Even if it seemed like the right thing to do at the time, you are concerned. How is this going to look on your resume? How can you explain that period in a way that actually makes you look good? …

If you had a gap in your work—whether months or years—you are going to need to explain it when applying for jobs. These tips will help you. Start by emphasizing your strengths. Include them in all your messaging: Add bullet points throughout your resume listing all the things you do best, how you’ve helped past …

The number one trend in resumes 2022—summaries are in, objectives are out. The summary is a section that appears after your contact information and before the chronological list of your work experience. This professional statement at the top of your resume describes your most relevant experience, skills, and achievements. The purpose: to explain your qualifications …

A teacher who switched away from her long-time teacher career had this to say about educational careers. She claims it’s not just the teachers—and of course the students and their families—who suffered due to the reaction to Covid-19. When 2020 came and all the schools closed, some teachers just had to leave the schools. At …

The generations view job changes differently. Many Boomer workers have spent their entire career with one employer. They don’t understand why my job seeker clients need help. Why don’t they just stay in their jobs? The world of work has changed so much. Even if someone wanted to stay with one company long term, mergers, …

Your resume is good to go. You’ve followed the regular resume format. You’ve added a summary of your skills and spelled out your employment history. Now it’s time to craft your cover letter. This is the first thing the hiring manager at XYZ, Inc. will see. You want it to be impressive, but more importantly, …

Job seekers wonder what a current resume should look like. Basically, it needs to follow the requirements relevant to the job you want. That sounds like a no-brainer, but it requires analyzing the job ad with care. Use the same language the company uses. Don’t just look at one job description for the job you …