
When Your Employer Makes the Headlines: How to Handle Public Controversy on Your Resume
We’ve all seen it happen. One day you’re working for a well-known brand; the next, your employer is splashed across the news for all the wrong reasons—mass layoffs, a messy acquisition, plummeting stock prices, or even a full-blown scandal. If you’ve worked hard,...

The ‘Overqualified’ Dilemma: How to Rebrand for the Role You Actually Want
Imagine you’re in front of an interviewer and there is a big pink elephant in the middle of the room that you’re just dancing around. They think you’re too good for the job. At least, that’s what they keep telling you. If you’re an experienced professional looking to...

What AI Can’t Replace: How Teachers Can Write Resumes That Highlight the Human Element
As AI continues to make waves in nearly every industry, teachers everywhere are asking the same question: What about me? You’ve heard the stories—robots grading essays, chatbots answering student questions, virtual tutors replacing one-on-one instruction. It’s...

Mindful Momentum: How to Incorporate Mindfulness into Your Job Search
Searching for a job can be one of the most emotionally draining things we do as adults. It’s not just submitting resumes—it’s the waiting, the rejections, the ghosting, the comparison game, the silence after what you thought was a great interview. The rollercoaster is...

“No One’s Buying It”: Why Lying on Your Resume Is a Terrible Idea
Time to call a spade a spade: You can lie on your resume. But you shouldn’t. Ever. We get it. The pressure to stand out is real. You’re applying for a job you know you can do, but maybe your degree doesn’t match. Or you’ve got the skills, but not the official title....

Your First Six-Figure Role: Resumes for Emerging Leaders in Operations & Project Management
So, you’re at a crossroads in your career—maybe you’ve been managing small teams or handling key projects, and now you’re ready to take the next step into a six-figure role in operations or project management. You’ve got the experience, the leadership chops, and the...

Job Searching During (Another) Economic Downturn? (We Can’t Believe We’re Writing About This Sh#t Again)
Losing a job or searching for one during an economic downturn can feel overwhelming. A recession brings uncertainty—layoffs increase, hiring slows down, and competition for open roles becomes fierce. It’s easy to feel discouraged. But even in difficult times,...

Is Your Resume Failing the ATS? How to Spot & Avoid Negative Keywords
Have you ever submitted your resume and thought, "I’ve got this!" only to hear nothing back? If this happens repeatedly, it’s not you—it’s likely the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) at work. Let’s be honest: it’s easy to assume that once you hit “submit,” your resume...

How to Stay Organized During a Job Search: Tracking Applications and Outcomes
A job search can quickly become overwhelming—between multiple job postings, deadlines, interviews, and follow-ups, it’s easy to lose track of where you’ve applied and what the next steps are. Staying organized not only helps you keep your job search efficient but also...

Considering the Fork in the Road? The Transition from Federal CV to Private-Sector Resume
The federal government is chaotic right now… and uncertainty abounds. And because of those facts, many employees are weighing their options—especially with the recent offer of eight months of severance. If you’re considering taking the package, it might sound like a...
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