Resume Over Coffee

I was wondering if anyone has any advice about using ChatGPT to help prepare resumes. Is this a good idea? Is it really obvious that I've used AI? How can someone tell that I've used AI? From those who review resumes, what is annoying about using ChatGPT, aside from stating…

Hi I am Software Developer and a mom who took a 2+ years of career break to take care of my family. I have 15 years of experience and I am a Software Developer and I am trying to get re-enter the job force. It has been discouraging and frustrating that I have not got a single…

I'm looking for job ideas that don't require a degree and would suit someone who prefers working behind the scenes. I’ve worked in call centers before but would like something with less interaction that still offers decent pay. Any suggestions for careers or industries that might…

I am a Human Resources Executive with 20 years of experience leading HR and People Operations Strategy including Talent Acquisition & Management and Organizational Development. Laid off in May of last year due to PE acquisition and looking for my next role. Please feel free to…

I was impacted by a RIF in December and have held roles in 4 other start ups that didnt make it, this is making me look like a jump jumper. Any suggestions on how to combat this? I'm already addressing head on in cover letters but it doesnt seem to make much of a difference.

I am experiencing "we are eliminating your position to go back to pre-Covid numbers" job layoff. It has been so frustrating after being at my last job almost 2 years and being let go. Now, I'm back in the job market and have found that more than 90% of the jobs I want to apply…

Hello, I was recently let go from a position in retail. During the hiatus, I have achieved my CAPM certification. I have a new resume and am hoping someone would be willing to review and critique it. Please let me know if you can. Thank you

I feel I can no longer afford to stay in my current job. It is a horrible feeling. I've been in my current position for so long I don't have a resume. I enjoy my coworkers and my clients but the financial piece can no longer be ignored. Sadly, my organization is not generous with…

Hello, and what a great opportunity to join a space devoted to chatting about your career! I recently resigned from a position held for 16 years. The passion and drive was long gone. My desire to pivot within my organization had been there for years, but I felt a tremendous sense…

Hello All! I was recently let go due to a restructuring in my company. I have been trying to make a pivot from telecommunications sales to a project manager/business analyst. I am nearly finished my Associate's in Business Analysis and my Technical Diploma as a Project…

Hello all. I am a 37 year old woman with several years of experience in B2B settings and roles in software/client implementation, workflow management, client services, analysis, background investigations and leadership. To put it lightly, I guess I'm a jack of all (many) trades,…

Good afternoon ladies! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday! Just joined the group and excited for the upcoming 2024 year.

Hello everyone, I work with women in the STEM space, many are newcomers and I get some questions that I could use some extra advice on, happy to have found this great FGB chat spot to do just that :)

Hello all! thank you for having me, this site is new to me. I've been in the job search for what seems like forever. So hard to stay positive. Wanting to pivot into something new but the job market is so tough . Just finding A JOB seems to be so hard let alone changing career…

I love the group rules! :-) Thanks for having me.

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Hi everyone! I am new and wanted to say hello officially! Some things I am super passionate about would be: Empowering content for Neurodivergent individuals, Autistics, and Mental Health Warriors. Advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community and uplifting the voices of marginalized…

How hard set are timelines to a CV, etc. I prefer my resume section of experience to not include dates. This is a trend I've noticed during Covid, and its beneficial for two reasons. 1)Upon submission of ones resume generation x, y, or z does not come into play 2)A career gap…

How do I emphasize problem-solving as a jack-of-all-trades? My strengths lie in cleaning up messes and adapting to my environment. But I'm not an expert in anything. My employers run the gamut between giant multinational corporation to small school for autistic children. Example…

I need help! I have decided to finally leave the tech/bro culture where I worked as a UX/Graphic Designer for the bulk of my career. I am finding it incredibly difficult to know which way to, pardon the over-used phrase, pivot into a different career. I realize I need to make my…