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Category: Next Career Steps

Ready to take the next step in your career? Our articles provide expert advice and guidance for women looking to advance in their professional journey. Find the inspiration and confidence you need to succeed.

  • Best Functional Resume Example for a Career Change

    Are you considering a career change? Crafting a functional resume can be a powerful tool to make a compelling case for your skills and abilities, especially when transitioning into a new field. In this blog post, we will explore the best functional resume example for a career change that will help you stand out in…

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  • Eight of the Fastest Growing Career Fields (and How to Align Your Job Skills)

    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…

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  • How to Use ChatGPT to Write a Stay at Home Mom Resume

    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 What if my skills were outdated?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…

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  • How to Manage Your Self-Care After a Layoff

    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…

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  • 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 seekers…

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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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