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The Career Mom’s Guide to Hired
Questions answered, tips, and tricks for your job search.
5 Ways to Stay Motivated During Your Job Search
Every job search is different, and there isn't always a clear reason why things come to a standstill. However, by following the advice in this blog post, you should be able to overcome any hurdle you encounter.
Does Online Job Searching Work?
Does online job searching work? In this blog post, we'll discuss some of the key points that will help you find success in your job search.
7 Steps to Starting Your Job Search After Being a Stay at Home Mom (or Dad)
In this blog post, we will outline seven steps that will help you get started on your next chapter. Follow these steps, and you'll be on your way to finding the perfect job for you!
How Asking Smart Questions in an Interview Can Land You the Job
Are you looking for a job? If so, you know that interviews are key. But did you know that many times, it’s not the answers you give but the questions you ask that set you apart from other candidates?
Don't Say These 8 Things in a Job Interview: Common Mistakes to Avoid
You're talented, smart, and deserve that job offer. Don't blow it all by making one of these common mistakes in your job interview!
5 Red Flags to Look Out For in a Job Interview
If you're a career mom interviewing for a job, there are certain red flags you should watch out for during the hiring process.
How to Write a Resume That Gets You Hired for a Remote Job
How is writing a resume for a remote job different from writing a resume for a traditional office job?
The Ultimate Guide to Resume Sections: What to Include, What's Optional, and What to Avoid
In this guide, we will break down everything you need to know about resume sections. We'll discuss what to include, what's optional, and what to avoid.
How to Write a Resume After Being a Stay-At-Home Mom for Years
It can be difficult to resume your career after taking time off to raise children. In this blog post, we will cover how to write a resume after being a stay-at-home mom for years.
Is My Resume Too Long?
Wondering if your resume is too long? Here are some tips on what to include, what to leave out, and how to make it the perfect length for hiring managers.
The top 5 ways to make your resume stand out
If you feel like you’re submitting resumes into a black hole, check out these 5 tips to help you stand out.
5 Steps Smart Moms Use to Get a Better Job + More Money
You know it's time to make a change, but finding a new job seems almost impossible. Read on for 5 steps to your new career!
Avoiding the Mommy Tax
Career moms can avoid the mommy tax with some strategic job changes. Find out how with career coach Kateri.
Q&A: Do I Need a Cover Letter?
Cover Letters are often optional when submitting a job application, which begs the question: Do I even need one? You may be tempted to skip this step in the interest of getting your application submitted that much faster. So what are the pros and cons of submitting a cover letter?
Q&A: Should you add a summary to your resume?
“You don’t need a summary on your resume, your resume is a summary.”
The truth is, as always, a little more nuanced than this.
Thinking of starting a job search in the New Year? Don’t wait!
You may be thinking that the holiday season is a bad time for job searching. People will be out of the office, making it difficult to schedule interviews. Hiring managers and recruiters will be generally distracted. Maybe budgets are spent for the year already.
However, there are some great reasons to start laying the foundation for a new job in the new year, right now.
How do you address a COVID-related employment gap on your resume?
Handling COVID-related furloughs, layoffs, and performance related job loss on your resume
Start your journey
Has it been literally forever since you last looked for a job? Searching for and landing a new job takes its own set of distinct skills. I’ll by your guide, teacher, and biggest cheer leader along the way!