It’s a question we hear all the time at Grammar Chic from professionals in career transition, and it cuts right to the heart of the job search: “Should I apply for jobs I know I can do, or the ones I actually want?” It’s not just a logistical question, it’s an...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....