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Category: Resume

Get the job you deserve with our tips on how to craft a standout resume. Especially helpful for women looking to advance their careers. A strong resume is key to landing your ideal job!

  • Sample Resume With Gaps in Employment

    I've created a sample resume with gaps in employment to show you, category by category, what your resume can look like. If you've done a lot of job hopping or if you've taken a career pause to care for kids or pursue travel or education, there's absolutely no shame in having employment gaps. Let's get…

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  • How Long Should a Resume Be?

    If you are wondering how long should a resume be, it's important to understand that your resume is often the first impression you will make on potential employers. It is your personal marketing tool, and like any good marketing campaign, it needs to be compelling, concise, and impactful. But how long should your resume be…

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  • 10 Non Traditional Jobs that Pay Well!

    Searching for non traditional jobs? Well, you're not alone. Many professionals don't stay in one job or career their entire working lives. In fact, studies show most professionals change jobs and career paths quite often. In this article, I’ll write about non traditional jobs that pay well, as well as the steps you can take…

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  • Craft Your Perfect High School Teacher Resume in 4 Steps

    Want to know how to land that dream teaching job? Crafting the perfect high school teacher resume is your first step! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to switch schools, a targeted and achievement-focused resume can make all the difference. In this post, I’ll dive into some easy tips to help you showcase your…

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  • Top 10 Teacher Skills for the Resume

    Have you ever tried to write a resume and thought, "How do I make 'wrangling 27 sugar-fueled seven-year-olds' sound like a marketable skill?" Well, you’re not alone! Teachers have a special set of skills that don’t always translate easily into resume-speak. That's probably why you're reading this article and want to learn about the top…

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  • Best Sample Resume for Teenagers (First Job)

    If you're searching for a sample resume for teenagers, you might be feeling nervous about writing your first resume. What if I told you that writing a resume for your first job is way less painful than getting a shot at the doctor's office? It might even be less painful than listening to your parents…

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  • Student Teacher Resume Examples

    What exactly are school administrators looking for when they sift through stacks of student teacher resumes? In this blog post, I'll show you two strong student teacher resume examples so you can see first-hand the key elements that can make your resume stand out to school administrators.Check out my latest video here:Whether you’re just starting…

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  • Top Teacher Resume Templates

    I've helped hundreds of teacher candidates land teaching jobs. For seven years I worked as a career consultant with the College of Education at San Jose State University. I networked with school administrators to find out exactly what they want to see on teacher resume templates. I'll cover these topics in my blog post, along…

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