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Category: Career Change

How Hiring a Career Coach Can Benefit Your Career

You might be wondering if hiring a career coach is right for you. What type of outcomes can you expect? Does it guarantee you will land a job quickly? These are common questions I get asked by clients who inquire about our career coaching services. Read on to find out why or why not you…
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Why Hire a Resume Writer?

Why hire a resume writer? After all, you can presumably type information onto a standard Word or Google document. The only other thing you need is a fairly good recollection of your career history and greatest strengths and achievements and decent writing skills. A caffeinated beverage is also a plus. This is where many job…
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How to Write a Killer Functional Resume in 2022

Thinking of using a functional resume style? It's important to not only understand why you should use a functional resume format, but also how to write a functional resume to land an interview. In this article, I'll outline why you might want to use a functional resume style as well as how to write a…
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Four In-Demand Career Fields in 2022

If you're thinking about making a career pivot, here's four in-demand career fields in 2022. It can feel overwhelming to think about making a big career change. However, if you start the process by researching career fields that are in demand, you can put yourself ahead of the game! Read below to learn about four…
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How I Pursued My Dream Career during COVID

I started a new job four days before the pandemic hit the United States. Four. days. before. Looking back now I can sort of laugh. But at the time it didn't feel very funny. I had been searching for months and months to find a flexible job. A job that would allow me to pick…
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Top Six Career Change Tips for Moms

If you're a mom making a career change, there are many factors to consider. Are you willing to get more training or education? If you're changing industries, are you willing to take a pay cut? What type of flexibility does your target job or industry offer? Career change after kids is entirely possible. In fact,…
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Five Career Changes That Require Little Experience

Want to learn about five great career change opportunities that require little experience? There's more opportunities than you might think! With the pandemic unfortunately comes mass lay-offs and uncertainty. However, companies moving partially or completely online drives the demand for technical workers. Baby boomers are retiring. In addition, the development and distribution of the COVID…
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Five Best Career Change Jobs During the Pandemic

Thousands of job seekers are looking to make a career change during the pandemic. But what are the best jobs for a career change? If you've been laid off, the last thing you want to do is start a new career path in a field that is shrinking. Read on to learn about eight in-demand…
Five Best Career Change Jobs During the Pandemic
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