I’ll never forget the sinking feeling when I realized my resume was getting lost in the black hole of online applications. Despite having solid experience, I wasn’t getting callbacks. Then it hit me – my resume summary was boring as toast. After I rewrote it to actually show my value, everything changed. Suddenly, recruiters were […]
Here’s the truth nobody talks about: you might lose your dream job not because you lack technical skills, but because you can’t show you’re someone people actually want to work with. I’ve watched brilliant engineers get passed over for promotion because they couldn’t explain their ideas clearly. I’ve seen talented designers lose clients because they […]
Let’s be honest – writing a teacher resume that actually gets noticed is tough. You’re juggling lesson plans, grading, and parent emails, and now you need to somehow make your amazing classroom work sound impressive on paper. Here’s the reality check: you’re not just competing with the teacher down the hall anymore. That’s exactly why […]
My friend Sarah spent months sending out resumes with her marketing degree and getting crickets. Zero interviews. Then she spent a weekend learning Google Analytics and added SQL to her skill set. Suddenly, her phone wouldn’t stop ringing with job offers. That’s when it hit me—technical skills aren’t just nice-to-have anymore. If you’re wondering how […]
Here’s a sobering reality: recruiters spend just 6-8 seconds reviewing a resume according to Forbes before deciding whether you’re worth their time. Recruiters spend just 6-8 seconds reviewing a resume according to Forbes before deciding whether you’re worth their time. If you’re wondering what is a resume and why it matters so much, the answer […]
Let me guess – you’re staring at a blank document, cursor blinking, wondering how to write a cover letter that doesn’t sound like every other cover letter ever written. Been there. Most people approach cover letters completely wrong. They either skip them entirely or write boring, templated nonsense that hiring managers ignore. But here’s the […]
Here’s the thing nobody tells you about resume timelines: that “10-15 year rule” everyone talks about? It’s more like a suggestion than gospel. I used to stress about this constantly. Should I include that marketing job from 2008? What about my first role out of college that taught me everything about customer service? After helping […]
Let’s be real – asking for a raise is scary as hell. According to a recent Equal Pay Day study by Credit Karma, 31% of women say they still don’t feel comfortable asking their employer for a raise, and plenty of men struggle with it too. Most of us know we deserve more money, but […]
Let’s be honest—saying no to a job offer feels awful. Your brain immediately goes to worst-case scenarios: What if I never get another chance? What if they think I’m ungrateful? But here’s what I’ve learned after years of career coaching: knowing when and how to say no is one of the most valuable skills you […]
Ever wonder why your resume disappears into a black hole after you hit ‘submit’? You’re not alone. According to BetaNews, 75% of resumes never reach human eyes nowadays. Most resumes today get rejected by robots before any human even sees them. Table of Contents Why Your Beautiful Resume Is Getting Rejected by Machines The Real […]
