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Next cohort runs fall 2024
THE PROGRAM
After taking the program, you will:
SELF-CHECK
Talking about yourself feels awkward at best, and you're not sure how to effectively present and sell your skill set. You haven't defined your personal brand (heck - you might not even want to) but you know you need to stand out from the crowd somehow.
You need help securing a strategy that allows your application to speak for itself.
Every online application seems to enter that proverbial "black hole." You don't know if hiring teams are even looking at your resume or finding your LinkedIn profile. You know your resume could use some tweaks but you're not sure where to start.
You need help with keyword optimization for human eyeballs to see you.
Maybe you're using the same resume for every application. Maybe you're listing job duties instead of measurable achievements. You've got lots to offer, but you haven't yet convinced a prospective employer to call you instead of the next candidate.
You need help showing each company how your skills solve their unique problems.
You are a quiet jobseeker. You're not a huge fan of big crowds or small talk. "Networking" might even be a cringeworthy term. You know your job search would benefit from more connections but you don't want to waste precious time or energy getting there.
You need help reaching out in a meaningful way without feeling annoying, needy, or desperate.
SELF-CHECK
In the world of hiring and recruitment, you are a product, a candidate-product. You sit on a shelf full of other candidates so need to flesh out your personal brand to stand out. And no — branding isn't bragging. It's authentic; it's your reputation ... your UVP.
If the online applicant tracking systems (ATS) seem to be filtering you out at every turn, we can fix that! You'll also be relieved to know there are other options. Getting your resume into the right hands doesn't have to be tedious, complicated, or mysterious.
Companies want to know how you can help them make money, save money, or save time. One-size-fits-all resumes and cover letters don't cut it. Instead, you'll learn to craft a targeted solutions story about how your skills-offer solves each company's problems.
I'm 100% in the quiet, solo camp. But believe me when I say leveraging a network is the sand on your job-search beach. It's how you become a person instead of an applicant; it's how you'll stand out in a sea of candidates. It's also the gateway to the hidden job market.
HELLO
I'm Rebecca Joy. So glad you're here! I'm a workforce re-entry educator and job search coach. I help my fellow caregiver parents land call-backs against crappy odds. After years moonlighting as a copy editor and resume-polisher, plus marinating in LinkedIn's #futureofwork conversations around hiring & recruitment trends, I've plucked the most relevant tips, tools, and strategies from all the current advice & (mis)information, curated specifically for re-entry moms with resume gaps.
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Excited to walk with you, ignite joy, and watch you soar!
YOU HAVE VALUE | #gapscreateNextGentalent
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