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From Gaps to Goalposts: How to Reframe Resume Breaks

Worried about a gap in your resume? You’re not alone - and you’re not out of options.

The key is clarity: first for yourself, then for the hiring manager. Ask yourself honestly - how
Q: Does your college major define your career forever?

A: Nope! Your major is just the starting line, not the finish.

It gives you a foundation, but your career is shaped by your experiences, values, and transferable skills.

We’ve helped:
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📉 Hiring Freeze? Don’t Freeze Your Career.

Just because companies hit pause doesn’t mean you have to.

Here’s how to keep moving forward:
1️⃣ Build your network - hidden jobs = real jobs.
2️⃣ Upskill - new tools, new edge.
3️⃣ Try
📩 You got the job offer - but the salary’s lower than expected. Now what?

First: Don’t panic. Don’t say yes (yet).
This is your moment to negotiate. 💬

✅ Thank them
✅ Express excitement
✅ Ask for time to review
✅ Come back with a
The 9–5 is changing… but it’s not gone.

With hybrid and remote work here to stay, more flexibility in when we work is on the rise. ⏰💻

Many companies are shifting from tracking hours to tracking results - and for many, it’s
Feeling lost in your career? You’re not alone.

Here are 4 steps to help you find direction ⬇️

1️⃣ Start with what you don’t want.
Management? High-pressure creativity? Write it all down. Then list tasks you do enjoy - even if they seem
📉 Feeling stuck at work? Read this.

Loving your job isn’t always enough.

You can be passionate, loyal, and ready to grow—but if your manager or team isn’t invested in your development…
🚨 That’s a dead end.

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“If you’re more fortunate than others, build a longer table—not a higher fence.”

It’s a beautiful sentiment—but what does it have to do with your career? Everything.

Whether clients come to us for career growth o

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