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One of the most challenging parts of writing a resume is coming up with accomplishments to add to your work experience section. Not all of us are in sales, driving revenue up 110 percent, or winning awards for our designs. I encourage clients to start with thinking about how they helped their company save money, …
Standing out in the job hunt can be challenging, but adding an eye catching cover letter to your application can help. Here are three strong cover letter openers that will help you stand out. Start with Why Why do you want to work for this particular company? What about the organization makes them unique? What …
Explaining a job or career gap on your resume can make the most confident job seeker nervous. What will employers think of a year or more off for caregiving? How should you explain a year or more of job hunting during the Pandemic? What about that year of travel a few years back? Luckily, gaps …
If you’re applying for remote jobs, you may need to update your resume to show how you would be a great fit for remote work. Here are my top tips for updating your resume. Include an Address Does a resume for remote work still require an address? Yes, many companies that are offering remote work …
Is it possible to get a job after an extended break from work? Yes, definitely! It may not be easy, but it can be done. Hot or Not Hot Two big factors to consider are what field you are in and how high the demand is for what you do. Say you are in a …
Many job seekers wonder if it is possible to get a job after a long career gap. It definitely is! But how do you explain it to potential employers? You could have had a career break for many reasons. Perhaps you suffered a health crisis, or you left a job to take care of a …
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 …
