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What are the best titles for stay at home mom on your resume? When creating a resume, it's essential to represent your skills and experiences accurately and professionally. If you've been a stay-at-home mom and want to re-enter the workforce, you can frame your role in a way that highlights the relevant skills and responsibilities…

Are you thinking of changing jobs or careers into a growing career field? According to a recent study, roughly 96% of workers are currently looking for a new job. Even if you don’t want to make a giant career change (like switching industries), it’s never a bad idea to gain new skills to make yourself…

When it comes to writing a killer resume, there are several different formats to choose from, each with their own unique advantages. According to a recent poll, roughly 96% of workers want to change careers in 2023! As a professional resume writer helping lots of career changers, my go-to format is the functional resume. The…

Writing a great stay-at-home mom resume using ChatGPT can feel very daunting. I know, because I had to write a resume as a stay-at-home mom when I was returning to the paid workforce. I felt overwhelmed and intimidated. What if my skills were outdated? Would my career break be counted against me? What in the heck is…

As a stay at home mom who has re-entered the workforce (several times), I know how challenging it can be to write a resume and cover letter. You likely have questions like: Should you write about your stay at home mom skills and experience? If you have an employment gap, do you address it? How…

Today, we're discussing online resume builders and why they may not be the best option for job seekers. You’ve probably seen ads on google for “online resume builders.” They offer a quick, online tools to cut and paste your information into a website. There are a ton of services out there. Zety, MyPerfectResume, Resume.com, Canva,…

You’ve been laid off and it feels like you have lost all control. It can be hard to figure out the steps to take after a layoff while trying to process what just happened. Finding another job is likely at the forefront of your mind. However, it likely feels overwhelming and almost impossible while dealing…

Are you looking to expand your professional network in 2023? Studies show that most jobs are found through networking. That means if you're job searching this year, tapping into your network is key. Whether you're looking for a new job or wanting to make new contacts in your field (or both), this article will walk…