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The 15-Second Resume Rule That Determines Whether You Get an Interview
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Meet the “CTRL+F” Resume Strategy
Here’s the hard truth: corporate recruiters don’t read resumes—they scan them. And before they even do that, many use CTRL+F to search for job-specific terms.
Translation? If your resume still sounds like a teacher, they might not see how your experience fits ...
Mar 08, 2025
10 High-Paying Jobs That Need Teachers (No Extra Degree Required!)
Hey there-
So, you’re sitting at your desk, staring at yet another email about “mandatory professional development” and thinking, There has to be something else out there…
Good news: There is. And better news? You don’t need to go back to school (because let’s be real, you’ve done enough of that...
Mar 01, 2025
Want to See New Jobs Before Everyone Else? Here’s How.
Ever feel like job postings disappear before you even get a chance to apply?
GAH!
It’s not just you.Â
The best roles get flooded with applications fast.
The first batch of applicants often gets the most attention, which means if you’re late to the posting, you may already be out of the running.
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Feb 22, 2025
5 of the Best Job Boards for Transitioning Teachers (Beyond LinkedIn & Indeed!)
The Challenge We're Solving Today
Let’s be real—job hunting can feel like trying to keep a class of 30 students quiet after lunch.Â
You start with good intentions, but after scrolling through the same recycled job postings on LinkedIn and Indeed for the tenth time, your inner dialogue sounds som...
Feb 15, 2025
"Should I Wait Until Summer to Apply for Jobs?"
"I need a new job. But I’m under contract. If I start applying now, won’t employers expect me to start immediately? Should I just wait until summer?"
You’re ready to move on. You don’t want to break your contract, but you also can’t afford to sit around and hope the right opportunity magically a...
Feb 08, 2025
The 5-Minute Reset for When You're Too Drained to Focus on Your Career Change
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The Challenge We’re Solving Today
You’re staring at your screen, mentally bouncing between a dozen things.
"I need to finish grading these, but I also have a meeting in 10 minutes. And I still haven’t replied to that email… Ugh, I totally forgot about that project update. And my AP just emaile...
Feb 01, 2025
"I'm never going to get my shot to leave teaching."
Read this on my website.
The Challenge We’re Solving Today
You’ve been in teaching for years, and it’s starting to feel like a trap. You’re ready for something new—corporate training, instructional design, project management—but fear keeps nagging:
What if I can’t get out?
What if...
Jan 25, 2025
Stop Wasting Time: Make a "To-Don’t" List and Land That Job
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Let’s cut to the chase: If you’re stuck in your job search, it’s probably because you’re doing too much busywork.
Not sure if that’s you? Here’s your checklist.
Print it out, grab a pen, and check off everything you’ve been wasting time on.
Then—here’s the hard part—STOP DOING IT.
The Job Sea...
Jan 18, 2025
Stuck Teaching For A Few More Months?
You’re counting down the days until you can leave teaching behind for a corporate role—but for now, you’re stuck in the classroom. How do you turn this stuck feeling into a power move and use it to fuel your transition?
Why This Matters to YouYou didn’t sign up to tread water. Feeling powerless ...
Jan 12, 2025
"How do I know what jobs I fit?"
"When I'm looking through jobs, how do I know what role I fit?"
When leaving education for the corporate world, guessing what role fits is not an option. You need a clear, tactical approach to assess roles, determine your fit, and take decisive action. Follow these exact steps to cut through the...
Jan 12, 2025
10 Words To Use On Your Resume (and 5 You Need to Delete)
Just yesterday, you were staring at your resume and thinking, “How do I make this sound better without going overboard?”.
I get it.
Writing your resume normally feels (choose one of the following)...
OverwhelmingAnnoyingBoringBlehUgh
Here's how to sound impressive without adding words like “syne...
Jan 12, 2025
3 Moves in 30 Days to Double Your Chances Of Getting Hired
The Challenge We're Solving Today
Here’s the truth: the career breakthrough you’re pining after is not going to show up while you scroll job boards or refresh your inbox for recruiter emails.
“Uh, duh, Steph. I already knew that.”
Well, then let me ask you this: Are you actually doing something ...
Jan 12, 2025