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Category: Career Change

Read our career change articles and learn more about how to reinvent your career. From writing a functional resume to networking to interviewing, we've got it all

  • 5 Careers to Consider if You Want to Transition From Healthcare

    Let’s be honest—if you’ve worked in healthcare anytime in the past six years, you’ve probably thought about a transition from healthcare at least once… a day. COVID-19 didn’t just test our resilience—it took it out back, set it on fire, and then asked us to come in on our day off. Good news: There is…

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  • 4 Reasons Career Changers Benefit from Upskilling

    For career changers and returning moms, upskilling isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the power move that turns your next chapter from meh to magnificent. Whether you’re diving into a new industry (hello, graphic design!) or making a triumphant return to the workforce, refreshing your skills can mean the difference between "We’ll keep your résumé on…

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  • Organizational Restructuring: 4 Ways to Protect Your Career

    You can feel it in the air - that unsettling buzz when organizational restructuring is looming. Those subtle signs are everywhere, from closed-door meetings to shifting priorities, leaving you and your colleagues feeling anxious and afraid about the possibility of losing your job. The pace of change has become relentless in North America, with the average…

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  • Careers That Involve Helping People (and Pay Well Too)

    Money or meaning? This choice has haunted millions of professionals. You dream of making a real difference. But you can’t because you have a mortgage to pay. The good news is that there are many careers that involve helping people and that also don't require you to live inside your car to survive.Recent workforce data tells…

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  • Career Change Advice (When You Are Facing a Personal Setback)

    Just when you've gotten to a point where you can finally hit the cruise control button on your personal and professional life, bam, you get the rug pulled out from beneath you. Whether it's a health crisis or family emergency - suddenly, your carefully planned career feels like it's sliding backward down a steep hill. If…

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  • How to Post a Resume on LinkedIn

    In today’s digital world, LinkedIn isn’t just an online resume – it’s your virtual front door to endless career opportunities. But how do you ensure that, among the millions of profiles, recruiters stop on yours and think, ‘This is the one!’? Learning how to post a resume on LinkedIn can be a powerful tool, but…

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  • Top Hybrid Resume Template

    In today’s competitive job market, standing out is key—and your resume is the first impression you make. So why stick with the standard formats that can leave your most relevant skills hidden while emphasizing things like employment gaps and job hopping? Enter the hybrid resume template: a clever mix of both chronological and functional styles…

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  • Navigating a Career Change: How to Successfully Transition to a New Industry

    Navigating a career change is both exhilarating and daunting. The excitement of starting something fresh is palpable, but the uncertainty of venturing into the unknown can easily overshadow it. As the workforce continues to evolve, more people are finding themselves contemplating — or actively pursuing — a shift into a new industry. Whether driven by…

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