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  • Stay-At-Home Mom Resumes – Quickly Land that Job!

    Writing a killer stay-at-home-mom resume can feel daunting. For example, you might be wondering how to write your resume with an employment gap. Maybe you're afraid you are lacking skills to re-enter the workforce. Or maybe you're just not sure what to put on stay-at-home mom on resume.Well, you're not alone! According to a recent…

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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, it…

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  • Five Signs You’re Sabotaging Your Career Success

    Self-sabotage is probably the biggest career success killer. Bad bosses, low pay, and crappy co-workers are nothing compared to the damage we can do to ourselves.Every single person develops self-sabotaging habits from time to time. The trick is to catch them before they become detrimental to your career success.Read on to learn about five signs…

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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 vaccine will…

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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 jobs…

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  • Five Key Strategies for Career Change after Kids

    Career change after kids is entirely possible. In fact, it can be down right exhilarating and even fun. You just need the right information and a simple framework.I've never actually sat down and thought specifically about how my mom skills connect to my career as a coach and educator. But looking back on the last…

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  • Six Tips for a Job Search During a Pandemic

    If you're currently in the midst of a job search during the pandemic, you are likely facing much uncertainty. Should you wait out the storm before transitioning? If you have been laid off, are companies even hiring right now? And if they are, how do you set yourself apart from the thousands of other job…

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