Read this before you send out one more application. Let’s keep it all the way real. A layoff is not a reflection of your talent, your value, or your capability.But you know what is a reflection of all of that? Your resume... And unfortunately, most laid-off professionals are out here trying to bounce back with … Continue reading The Ultimate Resume Guide for Laid-Off Professionals
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Resume Hacks to Get Interviews Faster (Even After a Layoff)
If you’ve been recently laid off, I know the job hunt can feel like trying to sprint through quicksand. Everyone keeps telling you to “update your resume,” but nobody tells you how to update it so employers actually call you back. Here’s the truth:Recruiters are skimming hundreds of resumes at warp speed. If yours doesn’t … Continue reading Resume Hacks to Get Interviews Faster (Even After a Layoff)
Freelance or Full-Time? Deciding Your Next Career Move After a Layoff
Losing a job can feel like someone yanked the rug out from under you and forgot to apologize. Your routine? Gone. Your paycheck? Vanished. Your confidence? Shaken.But here’s the good news — a layoff is not the end. It’s a reset, and you get to decide what your career looks like next. One of the … Continue reading Freelance or Full-Time? Deciding Your Next Career Move After a Layoff
Mistakes Gen Z Makes on Job Applications (and How to Fix Them)
Job applications—ugh. We know, they can feel like a never-ending cycle of rejection emails and “We’ll keep your resume on file” auto-replies. But before you blame the system, let’s talk about the real reason your job hunt might be hitting a wall: avoidable mistakes. If you’re a Gen Z job seeker, chances are you’re tech-savvy, … Continue reading Mistakes Gen Z Makes on Job Applications (and How to Fix Them)
4 Essential Steps to Creating a Professional Portfolio That Will Get You Hired – As an Ex-Trad Wife
Re-entering the workforce after years of managing a household can feel like uncharted territory, but here’s the truth: you already have valuable skills. Now, it’s about packaging them into a professional portfolio that makes employers take notice. You’ll learn four essential steps to craft a job-winning portfolio tailored to your unique experience and skills. If … Continue reading 4 Essential Steps to Creating a Professional Portfolio That Will Get You Hired – As an Ex-Trad Wife
Writing Effective Cover Letters After a Career Gap: A Guide for Ex-Trad Wives and Caregivers
Let’s be real—life happens. Whether you've spent the last few years as a full-time homemaker, helping raise your family, or as a caregiver for an elderly loved one, those responsibilities have likely kept you out of the workforce for a while. Now, you're ready to re-enter the job market, but there’s one thing looming over … Continue reading Writing Effective Cover Letters After a Career Gap: A Guide for Ex-Trad Wives and Caregivers
Navigating the Return-to-Office Mandate with MentorShelly Career Services
https://www.youtube.com/live/82iIMZj6k7w?si=lipX6gOxb-btMx6l As the dust settles on the global pandemic, a new storm brews in the corporate world: the return-to-office mandate. This policy has become a polarizing topic, highlighting a significant divide between employer expectations and employee desires for flexibility and autonomy. While some view the return to a physical office as a step towards normalcy … Continue reading Navigating the Return-to-Office Mandate with MentorShelly Career Services
Discover How To Create a Resume That’ll Get You Hired in No Time!
https://youtu.be/20sqVpFMxnE Your resume is often the first impression that potential employers have of you. Therefore, it's imperative your resume stands out and catches their attention quickly. Here are some action steps for writing a compelling resume that grabs the attention of employers and their representatives. These resumes we hear so much about in the job … Continue reading Discover How To Create a Resume That’ll Get You Hired in No Time!
Got Laid Off? 5 Things To Help You Bounce Back!
https://youtu.be/Zrp3FT6B0Fc When you hear the three dreaded words, "you're fired," all sorts of emotions can go through your head. Shock. Disbelief. Panic. But, if you're one of the many American workers who have been laid off in recent years, don't worry – you're not alone. In fact, layoffs are now a common occurrence in today's … Continue reading Got Laid Off? 5 Things To Help You Bounce Back!
4 Resume Mistakes You’re Making (And How to Fix Them)
https://youtu.be/xUagL1vOAHU Your resume is one of the most important tools you have when searching for a job. It's your chance to make a good first impression and sell yourself as the best candidate for the role. However, if your resume is full of mistakes or doesn't contain the right information, it could cost you the … Continue reading 4 Resume Mistakes You’re Making (And How to Fix Them)