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In today's episode, I'm giving you 4 effective coping mechanisms for dealing with burnout! Welcome to the Christian Career Coach podcast! Do you want to achieve remarkable success and experience unwavering faith in your professional journey Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money, maintain a positive work-life balance, and achieve exponential career growth? Do you wake up with big ambitious goals only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks, frustrations, and unexpected challenges? Well, you're in the right place! I'm Susan Edwards and on this podcast we tackle those exact concerns head-on. We dive deep into strategies to propel your income, accelerate your career growth, and help you align your work with your faith so if you're tired of feeling stuck and you're ready to embrace extraordinary success, unwavering faith, and a purposeful life then join me on the Christian Career Coach podcast! Together we'll navigate the obstacles, find clarity amidst chaos, and unlock your true potential. Get ready for inspiration, actionable advice, and powerful insights that will empower you to conquer your fears and create the fulfilling career you've always dreamed of. Let's walk this transformative journey together. Welcome to the Christian Career Coach podcast; where ambition meets faith and your dreams find their wings! Want to Work with Susan? https://calendly.com/forwardscareerservices/clarity-call-with-susan 

In today's episode, I'm discussing the root causes of burnout and emphasizing the importance of aligning your values with your work and I'm offering strategies to address these root causes. Welcome to the Christian Career Coach podcast! Do you want to achieve remarkable success and experience unwavering faith in your professional journey Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money, maintain a positive work-life balance, and achieve exponential career growth? Do you wake up with big ambitious goals only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks, frustrations, and unexpected challenges? Well, you're in the right place! I'm Susan Edwards and on this podcast we tackle those exact concerns head-on. We dive deep into strategies to propel your income, accelerate your career growth, and help you align your work with your faith so if you're tired of feeling stuck and you're ready to embrace extraordinary success, unwavering faith, and a purposeful life then join me on the Christian Career Coach podcast! Together we'll navigate the obstacles, find clarity amidst chaos, and unlock your true potential. Get ready for inspiration, actionable advice, and powerful insights that will empower you to conquer your fears and create the fulfilling career you've always dreamed of. Let's walk this transformative journey together. Welcome to the Christian Career Coach podcast; where ambition meets faith and your dreams find their wings! Want to Work with Susan? https://calendly.com/forwardscareerservices/clarity-call-with-susan 

Burnout is a real issue that can affect not only our careers but also our personal lives.  Welcome to the Christian Career Coach podcast! Do you want to achieve remarkable success and experience unwavering faith in your professional journey Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money, maintain a positive work-life balance, and achieve exponential career growth? Do you wake up with big ambitious goals only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks, frustrations, and unexpected challenges? Well, you're in the right place! I'm Susan Edwards and on this podcast we tackle those exact concerns head-on. We dive deep into strategies to propel your income, accelerate your career growth, and help you align your work with your faith so if you're tired of feeling stuck and you're ready to embrace extraordinary success, unwavering faith, and a purposeful life then join me on the Christian Career Coach podcast! Together we'll navigate the obstacles, find clarity amidst chaos, and unlock your true potential. Get ready for inspiration, actionable advice, and powerful insights that will empower you to conquer your fears and create the fulfilling career you've always dreamed of. Let's walk this transformative journey together. Welcome to the Christian Career Coach podcast; where ambition meets faith and your dreams find their wings! Want to Work with Susan? https://calendly.com/forwardscareerservices/clarity-call-with-susan 

The targeted job search, what exactly does that mean and why do I need to target my job search? On today's episode, I am giving you six tips on how to target your job search so that you can actually get called in for the interview instead of just submitting your resume, submitting your application, and never getting a call back.  Six tips on how to target your job search... Welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Do you want to achieve remarkable success and experience unwavering faith in your professional journey? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money, maintain a positive work-life balance, and achieve exponential career growth? Do you wake up with big, ambitious goals only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks, frustrations, and unexpected challenges? Well, you're in the right place. I'm Susan Edwards, and on this podcast, we tackle those exact concerns head-on. We dive deep into strategies to propel your income, accelerate your career growth, and help you align your work with your faith. So if you're tired of feeling stuck and you're ready to embrace extraordinary success, unwavering faith, and a purposeful life, then join me on the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Together, we'll navigate the obstacles, find clarity amidst chaos, and unlock your true potential. Get ready for inspiration, actionable advice, and powerful insights that will empower you to conquer your fears and create the fulfilling career you've always dreamed of. Let's walk this transformative journey together. Welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast, where ambition meets faith and your dreams find their wings!

In today's episode, I am introducing a little game of HR trivia. 10 Questions. 10 Answers. The questions cover various topics related to HR and career development.  So whether you are a small business, if you're a business owner that maybe is listening to try to pick up some free HR advice or tips and tricks or just some general HR knowledge or if you're a job seeker, I think this episode is going to be appealing to all of you as well as just anybody who loves to talk all things career and you want to learn a few things today, a few educational things. At the beginning of the episode, I'm going to ask 10 questions and then I'm going to go through and break down the answer to each of those 10 questions.  Welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Do you want to achieve remarkable success and experience unwavering faith in your professional journey? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money, maintain a positive work-life balance and achieve exponential career growth? Do you wake up with big ambitious goals only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks, frustrations and unexpected challenges? Well, you're in the right place. I'm Susan Edwards and on this podcast, we tackle those exact concerns head on. We dive deep into strategies to propel your income, accelerate your career growth and help you align your work with your faith. So if you're tired of feeling stuck and you're ready to embrace extraordinary success, unwavering faith in a purposeful life, then join me on the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Together, we'll navigate the obstacles, find clarity amidst chaos and unlock your true potential. Get ready for inspiration, actionable advice and powerful insights that will empower you to conquer your fears and create the fulfilling career you've always dreamed of. Let's walk this transformative journey together. Welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast, where ambition meets faith and your dreams find their wings.

Welcome back to another episode of the Christian Career Coach! I'm Susan Edwards, your host and today we're tackling that age-old question: do you need a coach for your career? Now, obviously as a career coach myself I'm a firm believer that everyone can benefit from the guidance of a career coach but I also recognize that not everyone needs a coach right away. It's important to understand when it's appropriate to utilize your own DIY resources versus investing in coaching, of course while incorporating Christian principles. You see, career development can be divided into various phases: career exploration where you're really just kind of exploring what's out there job search - actually doing a job search and searching for a position interview and negotiation so getting through that job interview knowing what to say, knowing what not to say, how to act, how to dress, and then negotiating when you get that offer - how do you negotiate for a higher salary? identity and offerings - what is the company offering to you, what's the the company culture,  do you do you personally identify with the culture of the company career management  - managing your career once you actually get into a role Each of these phases presents unique challenges and opportunities but they all have one thing in common: they CAN be approached through a Christian lens :)   Welcome to the Christian Career Coach podcast! Do you want to achieve remarkable success and experience unwavering faith in your professional journey? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money maintain a positive work-life balance and achieve exponential career growth? Do you wake up with big ambitious goals only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks frustrations and unexpected challenges? Well, you're in the right place! I'm Susan Edwards, and on this podcast we tackle those exact concerns head-on. We dive deep into strategies to propel your income, accelerate your career growth, and help you align your work with your faith so if you're tired of feeling stuck and you're ready to embrace extraordinary success, unwavering faith, and a purposeful life then join me on the Christian Career Coach podcast! Together, we'll navigate the obstacles, find clarity amidst chaos, and unlock your true potential. Get ready for inspiration, actionable advice, and powerful insights that will empower you to conquer your fears and create the fulfilling career you've always dreamed of. Let's walk this transformative journey together. Welcome to the Christian Career Coach podcast, where ambition meets faith and your dreams find their wings!

When you're in the job search process, actively looking for a new role and you're a professional, you have to have a resume. So, this episode is dedicated to the resume and it's part two of our resume series.  Whether you're looking to make more money, bridge the gap in missing certifications and job qualifications, or seeking that elusive work-life balance, I've got you covered. Welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast! Do you want to achieve remarkable success and experience unwavering faith in your professional journey? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money, maintain a positive work-life balance, and achieve exponential career growth? Do you wake up with big ambitious goals only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks, frustrations, and unexpected challenges? Well, you're in the right place. I'm Susan Edwards and on this podcast, we tackle those exact concerns head on. We dive deep into strategies to propel your income, accelerate your career growth, and help you align your work with your faith. So, if you're tired of feeling stuck and you're ready to embrace extraordinary success, unwavering faith, and a purposeful life, then join me on the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Together we'll navigate the obstacles, find clarity amidst chaos, and unlock your true potential. Get ready for inspiration, actionable advice, and powerful insights that will empower you to conquer your fears and create the fulfilling career you've always dreamed of.

Today's episode is all about resumes! I'm giving you my top 10 sites/platforms that you can use to create your new professional-looking resume so you can finally land interviews which will help you finally land that dream job!! Hello?!? Can we say bottom-line results here?!?!!! Oh yeah, and most of them are totally FREE!!   Welcome to the Christian Career Coach podcast! Do you want to achieve remarkable success and experience unwavering faith in your professional journey? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money, maintain a positive work-life balance or how to achieve exponential career growth? Do you wake up with big ambitious goals only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks, frustrations and unexpected challenges? Well, you're in the right place! I'm Susan Edwards and on this podcast we tackle those exact concerns head-on. We dive deep into strategies to propel your income, accelerate your career growth, and help you align your work with your faith. So if you're tired of feeling stuck and you're ready to embrace extraordinary success, unwavering faith, and a purposeful life and join me on the Christian career coach podcast. Together, we'll navigate the obstacles, find clarity amidst chaos, and unlock your true potential. Get ready for inspiration, actionable advice, and powerful insights that will empower you to conquer your fears and create the fulfilling career you've always dreamed of. Let's walk this transformative journey together! Welcome to the Christian Career Coach podcast where ambition meets faith and your dreams find their wings!!

In today's episode, we're tackling a common struggle that many of us face - living paycheck-to-paycheck. But fear not, because I've got three simple steps that can help you break free from this cycle and start making more money. So, grab a pen and paper or your favorite note-taking app, because you won't want to miss these valuable insights.   Are you a driven professional looking to thrive in your career while staying grounded in your Christian faith? Do you aspire to make more money, achieve remarkable career growth, and maintain a healthy work-life balance? Then this podcast is tailor-made for you! Each episode is filled with practical strategies, biblical wisdom, and inspiring stories to empower you on your professional path. From overcoming obstacles to negotiating your worth, we'll cover it all, guided by unwavering faith. Join me and other like-minded individuals as we navigate the intersection of Christianity and career, unlocking our God-given potential together. Get ready for game-changing insights and actionable advice that will propel your career to new heights. Don't miss out! Subscribe to "The Christian Career Coach" podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be sure to share it with your network. Together, let's elevate our careers, embrace purposeful work, and experience the abundant life we were created for. Thank you for being part of this incredible community. Your support means the world to me, and I can't wait to embark on this journey with you. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes and let's make a difference in our careers and lives!  

Confidence is key in your job search. It can make a difference in networking, job interviews, self-promotion, and resilience. Employers appreciate confidence but also value humility and collaboration. It's important to strike the right balance. If confidence is a challenge, practice and seek feedback from mentors or a career coach. Stay positive and resilient in the face of rejections and setbacks. Remember that confidence can help you showcase your skills and make a positive impression.  In today's episode I've got five quick tips on different scenarios where confidence really can make a difference. Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money, maintain a positive work-life balance and achieve exponential career growth? Do you wake up with big ambitious goals only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks frustrations and unexpected challenges? Well you're in the right place. I'm Susan Edwards and on this podcast we tackle those exact concerns head-on. We dive deep into strategies to propel your income, accelerate your career growth and help you align your work with your faith. So if you're tired of feeling stuck and you're ready to embrace extraordinary success, unwavering faith and a purposeful life then join me on the Christian Career Coach podcast. Together we'll navigate the obstacles, find clarity amidst chaos and unlock your true potential. Get ready for inspiration, actionable advice and powerful insights that will empower you to conquer your fears and create the fulfilling career you've always dreamed of. Let's walk this transformative journey together. Welcome to the Christian Career Coach podcast where ambition meets faith and your dreams find their wings.

So we've all heard about LinkedIn, but what exactly is LinkedIn and how can you use it to amplify your job search, make you stand out as a candidate, and where do you start if you're not familiar with LinkedIn? In today's episode, I've got 10 quick steps that will help get you started. It's kind of like a step-by-step guide that is going to help you start your LinkedIn journey, so that way you can actually utilize LinkedIn for your job search.   Welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Do you want to achieve remarkable success and experience unwavering faith in your professional journey? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money, maintain a positive work-life balance, and achieve exponential career growth? Do you wake up with big ambitious goals only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks, frustrations, and unexpected challenges? Well, you're in the right place. I'm Susan Edwards and on this podcast, we tackle those exact concerns head-on. We dive deep into strategies to propel your income, accelerate your career growth, and help you align your work with your faith. So if you're tired of feeling stuck and you're ready to embrace extraordinary success, unwavering faith, and a purposeful life, then join me on the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Together, we'll navigate the obstacles, find clarity amidst chaos, and unlock your true potential. Get ready for inspiration, actionable advice, and powerful insights that will empower you to conquer your fears and create the fulfilling career you've always dreamed of. Let's walk this transformative journey together. Welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast, where ambition meets faith and your dreams find their wings.    

Do you ever sit and wonder about bigger things, like your purpose in life? Do you ever think that maybe there's something bigger that you should be doing, something that you're supposed to be doing? Well, the Bible actually has a lot to say about a person's true purpose. And today's episode is dedicated to trying to understand what the Bible has to say about your true purpose & how to live out your true purpose in a meaningful Christian way. So let's actually dive in and see what the Bible does say about a person's true purpose.   Hey there, you professional, ambitious, working mama. Welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Do you want to achieve remarkable success and experience unwavering faith in your professional journey? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money, maintain a positive work-life balance, and achieve exponential career growth? Or do you wake up with big, ambitious goals, only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks, frustrations, and unexpected challenges? Well, you're in the right place. I'm Susan Edwards, and on this podcast, we tackle those exact concerns head-on. We dive deep into strategies to propel your income, accelerate your career growth, and help you align your work with your faith. So if you're tired of feeling stuck and you're ready to embrace extraordinary success, unwavering faith, and a purposeful life, then join me on the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Together, we'll navigate the obstacles, find clarity amidst chaos, and unlock your true potential. Get ready for inspiration, actionable advice, and powerful insights that will empower you to conquer your fears and create the fulfilling career you've always dreamed of.

Today, I'm discussing the challenge of integrating your Christian faith into your daily work, particularly in the field of human resources where decisions you have to make may not always align with your personal Christian values. To integrate faith into your daily work, try these 12 suggestions: clarify your values set daily intentions through reflection or prayer live out your faith-based values build a supportive community adhere to ethical standards offer support to colleagues practice gratitude maintain a healthy work-life balance integrate faith into decision-making pray for colleagues and the work environment engage in continuous learning be a positive influence in your workplace Remember to respect diverse perspectives while staying true to your own values. I also emphasize the importance of finding a work environment that complements your faith. Hey there, you professional, ambitious, working mama!! Welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Do you want to achieve remarkable success and experience unwavering faith in your professional journey? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money, maintain a positive work-life balance, and achieve exponential career growth? Do you wake up with big, ambitious goals, only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks, frustrations, and unexpected challenges? Well, you're in the right place. I'm Susan Edwards, and on this podcast, we tackle those exact concerns head on. We dive deep into strategies to propel your income, accelerate your career growth, and help you align your work with your faith. So, if you're tired of feeling stuck and you're ready to embrace extraordinary success, unwavering faith, and a purposeful life, then join me on the Christian Career Coach Podcast.

Success VS Failure: What Does the Bible Have to say about this & How does it Relate to the Israel Conflict? Today, I reflect on the concepts of success and failure and how they are perceived in the Bible. I discuss how failures should not define us and I emphasize the importance of perseverance and learning from setbacks. I also mention the recent attacks in Israel and encourage trust in God despite difficult circumstances, highlighting the need to align our goals with God's will for success. Welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Do you want to achieve remarkable success and experience unwavering faith in your professional journey? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money, maintain a positive work-life balance, and achieve exponential career growth? Do you wake up with big ambitious goals only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks, frustrations, and unexpected challenges? Well you're in the right place. I'm Susan Edwards and on this podcast we tackle those exact concerns head-on. We dive deep into strategies to propel your income, accelerate your career growth, and help you align your work with your faith. So if you're tired of feeling stuck and you're ready to embrace extraordinary success, unwavering faith, and a purposeful life, then join me on the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Together we'll navigate the obstacles, find clarity amidst chaos, and unlock your true potential. Get ready for inspiration, actionable advice, and powerful insights that will empower you to conquer your fears and create the fulfilling career you've always dreamed of. Let's walk this transformative journey together. Welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast, where ambition meets faith and your dreams find their wings.

Today's episode is all about different types of interview questions you can expect in your next job interview. Obviously, I'm going to talk about behavioral interview questions, but what are the other types of questions? And I'm going to give you some real-life question examples, and I'm going to tell you why these types of questions are used and what they're best used for. So I hope you enjoy today's episode, and I hope you can take a lot from it to level up your career, especially if you have a job interview coming up.    Hey there, you professional, ambitious, working mama! Welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Do you want to achieve remarkable success and experience unwavering faith in your professional journey? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money, maintain a positive work-life balance, and achieve exponential career growth? Do you wake up with big, ambitious goals, only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks, frustrations, and unexpected challenges? Well, you're in the right place. I'm Susan Edwards, and on this podcast, we tackle those exact concerns head-on. We dive deep into strategies to propel your income, accelerate your career growth, and help you align your work with your faith. So if you're tired of feeling stuck and you're ready to embrace extraordinary success, unwavering faith, and a purposeful life, then join me on the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Together, we'll navigate the obstacles, find clarity amidst chaos, and unlock your true potential. Get ready for inspiration, actionable advice, and powerful insights that will empower you to conquer your fears and create the fulfilling career you've always dreamed of.

Pet peeves is on the agenda for today. As someone who interviews dozens of people every week still for my day job, it's easy to see patterns and see things that come up repetitively. And so, it therefore becomes pretty easy to have some things that kind of drive you crazy. So, today's episode is all about pet peeves of interviewers. And I want to help you so that you can avoid these and make a better impression during your job interview. So, yeah, today's episode is the top five pet peeves of yours truly, the interviewer. Hope you enjoy.   Hey there, you professional, ambitious, working mama. Welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast! Do you want to achieve remarkable success and experience unwavering faith in your professional journey? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money, maintain a positive work-life balance, and achieve exponential career growth? Do you wake up with big, ambitious goals only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks, frustrations, and unexpected challenges? Well, you're in the right place.   As a devoted Christian Career Coach, I offer personalized one-on-one coaching sessions designed to empower you to achieve remarkable career growth, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and increase your salary. If you find yourself yearning for more money, missing certifications, or lacking certain job qualifications, I'm here to guide you through the process.

If you've been on the job search for any length of time, then it's easy to feel discouraged and feel a little burnt out and wonder if you're doing the right thing, if anyone is even seeing your resume, and it can really be discouraging. So today's episode is a little bit of encouragement for you if you are job searching, and I want this to just be a reminder that the job search is a journey, and this is just a small piece of your story, and you will get through this, and today I've got 12 tips I want to share with you that can help you navigate through the tough situation when you get down, when you start to feel down and you feel emotionally drained, especially if you've faced some rejection from your job applications.   Hey there, you professional, ambitious, working mama, welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Do you want to achieve remarkable success and experience unwavering faith in your professional journey? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money, maintain a positive work-life balance, and achieve exponential career growth? Do you wake up with big, ambitious goals, only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks, frustrations, and unexpected challenges? Well, you're in the right place. I'm Susan Edwards, and on this podcast, we tackle those exact concerns head on. We dive deep into strategies to propel your income, accelerate your career growth, and help you align your work with your faith. So if you're tired of feeling stuck and you're ready to embrace extraordinary success, unwavering faith, and a purposeful life, then join me on today's episode of the Christian Career Coach Podcast.

Today's episode is all about how to Optimize your LinkedIn profile! Today we are talking about the LinkedIn profile. And what does it actually mean when you get the advice of optimizing your LinkedIn profile? What exactly does that do for your job search? So, what I can tell you is that the number one system that recruiters and employers are using in 2023 and as we go into 2024 is LinkedIn to find their next hire. So, if you're not on LinkedIn and if your profile is not optimized, you're likely going to get passed over for opportunities, much faster than your colleagues who are on LinkedIn. So, I highly encourage you, if you don't have a LinkedIn profile, to set it up today. It is free. Hope you enjoy today's episode!    As a devoted Christian career coach, I offer personalized one-on-one coaching sessions designed to empower you to achieve remarkable career growth, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and increase your salary. If you find yourself yearning for more money, missing certifications, or lacking certain job qualifications, I'm here to guide you through the process. With my expertise and faith-based approach, we'll address these challenges head-on and help you overcome them. Together, we'll develop strategies to bridge the gaps and position you for success. Work-life balance is crucial, especially for Christian moms with ambitious career goals. I understand the importance of maintaining harmony between your personal and professional life. Through my coaching program, you'll learn practical techniques to prioritize what truly matters, ensuring you can excel in your career while still nurturing your family and faith. Now let's talk about career growth and the desire for a higher salary. I am here to help equip you with the tools and insights you need to advance in your profession and increase your earning potential. With personalized guidance and a faith-based perspective, we'll unlock opportunities for growth, help you negotiate your worth, and create a path that aligns with your aspirations and Christian principles. To take the first step towards transforming your career, I invite you to book a free 30-minute career clarity call with me. During this call, we'll dive into your goals, address any obstacles, and explore how Christian career coaching can accelerate your journey. Don't let missing certifications or qualifications, work-life balance concerns, or stagnant salary hold you back. Together, we'll navigate these challenges and unlock your God-given potential. To book your free career clarity call, simply click this link: https://calendly.com/forwardscareerservices/clarity-call-with-susan  Let's embark on this transformative journey towards more money, career growth, work-life balance, and a higher salary, all while staying rooted in your Christian faith. I can't wait to connect with you and guide you towards the abundant career you deserve. Visit www.ForwardsCareerServices.com today and take the leap towards a fulfilling and more prosperous professional life.  

It's part six, y'all. It's the final part of our six-part series. So, today we are talking about visual appeal. How does that resume look from a visual perspective?    Hopefully you've been able to work along each day updating the different pieces of this six-part series within your resume. I would love to hear from you if you're getting some good feedback when you're applying for jobs now.  Are you getting called more often for interviews? I'd love to hear from you. Email me at ForwardsCareerServices@gmail.com and let me know!   Welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Do you want to achieve remarkable success and experience unwavering faith in your professional journey? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money, maintain a positive work-life balance, and achieve exponential career growth? Do you wake up with big ambitious goals only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks, frustrations, and unexpected challenges? Well, you're in the right place.   On this podcast we tackle those exact concerns head-on. We dive deep into strategies to propel your income, accelerate your career growth, and help you align your work with your faith. So, if you're tired of feeling stuck and you're ready to embrace extraordinary success, unwavering faith, and a purposeful life, then join me on the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Together, we'll navigate the obstacles, find clarity amidst chaos, and unlock your true potential. Get ready for inspiration, actionable advice, and powerful insights that will empower you to conquer your fears and create the fulfilling career you've always dreamed of. Curious about the meanings behind each color? https://www.color-meanings.com/ 

Today's episode is part five of our six-part series on How To ATS-proof your resume and today is all about proofreading and error checking. Susan enjoys giving clients exercises and showing them how to catch grammar errors, typos, and punctuation mistakes and today you get to learn some of her exercises so that you can try them out for yourself.  Hey there you professional, ambitious, working mama. Welcome to the Christian career coach podcast. Do you want to achieve remarkable success and experience unwavering faith in your professional journey? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money, maintain a positive work-life balance and achieve exponential career growth? Do you wake up with big ambitious goals only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks, frustrations and unexpected challenges? Well, you're in the right place. I'm Susan Edwards and on this podcast we tackle those exact concerns head-on. We dive deep into strategies to propel your income, accelerate your career growth and help you align your work with your faith. So if you're tired of feeling stuck and you're ready to embrace extraordinary success, unwavering faith in a purposeful life, then join me on the Christian career coach podcast. Together we'll navigate the obstacles, find clarity amidst chaos and unlock your true potential. Get ready for inspiration, actionable advice and powerful insights that will empower you to conquer your fears and create the fulfilling career you've always dreamed of. Let's walk this transformative journey together. Welcome to the Christian career coach podcast where ambition meets faith and your dreams find their wings. Hey, amazing listeners. I want to share an exciting opportunity that can help you thrive in your career while aligning with your Christian values. As a devoted Christian career coach, I offer personalized one-on-one coaching sessions designed to empower you to achieve remarkable career growth, maintain a healthy work-life balance and increase your salary. If you find yourself yearning for more money, missing certifications or lacking certain job qualifications, I'm here to guide you through the process. With my expertise and faith-based approach, we'll address these challenges head-on and help you overcome them. Together, we'll develop strategies to bridge the gaps and position you for success. Work-life balance is crucial, especially for Christian moms with ambitious career goals. I understand the importance of maintaining harmony between your personal and professional life. Through my coaching program, you'll learn practical techniques to prioritize what truly matters, ensuring you can excel in your career while still nurturing your family and faith. Now let's talk about career growth and the desire for a higher salary. I am here to help equip you with the tools and insights you need to advance in your profession and increase your earning potential. With personalized guidance and a faith-based perspective, we'll unlock opportunities for growth, help you negotiate your worth and create a path that aligns with your aspirations and Christian principles. To take the first step towards transforming your career, I invite you to book a free 30-minute career clarity call with me. During this call, we'll dive into your goals, address any obstacles and explore how Christian career coaching can accelerate your journey. Don't let missing certifications or qualifications, work-life balance concerns or stagnant salary hold you back. Together, we'll navigate these challenges and unlock your God-given potential. To book your free career clarity call, simply visit my website at www.ForwardsCareerServices.com Let's embark on this transformative journey towards more money, career growth, work-life balance and a higher salary, all while staying rooted in your Christian faith. I can't wait to connect with you and guide you towards the abundant career you deserve. Visit www.ForwardsCareerServices.com today and take the lead towards a fulfilling and prosperous professional life. Hey, hey friends, it's part five. We are talking about proofreading and error-checking our resume. We are one step closer, one step away as a matter of fact. When we finish today, we're only going to have the sixth part left of our six-part series on how to ATS proof our resume.

In part four of the podcast, Susan discusses section organization in resumes. She emphasizes the importance of having a professional summary at the beginning, replacing objective statements. Key skills and qualifications should be highlighted, but they should be original and relevant to the job. The work experience section should include relevant accomplishments. Education sections should list degrees and certifications, but relevant coursework should only be included if there is no degree. Part four, y'all, part four of six. We are still working on how to ATS proof our resumes. We're gonna fix our resumes up so they can make it through any applicant tracking system. So part four today, it's all about section organization. How do we organize those sections on our document? Today we're gonna dive in, it's a little bit lengthier today. Instead of four points, I've got five points that I'm gonna make in today's episode. But again, we are talking all about section organization of our resume today. So let's go.   Hey there, you professional, ambitious, working mama. Welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Do you wanna achieve remarkable success and experience unwavering faith in your professional journey? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money, maintain a positive work-life balance and achieve exponential career growth? Do you wake up with big ambitious goals only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks, frustrations and unexpected challenges? Well, you're in the right place. I'm Susan Edwards. And on this podcast, we tackle those exact concerns head on. We dive deep into strategies to propel your income, accelerate your career growth and help you align your work with your faith. So if you're tired of feeling stuck and you're ready to embrace extraordinary success, unwavering faith and a purposeful life, then join me on the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Together, we'll navigate the obstacles, find clarity amidst chaos and unlock your true potential. Get ready for inspiration, actionable advice and powerful insights that will empower you to conquer your fears and create the fulfilling career you've always dreamed of. Let's walk this transformative journey together. Welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast where ambition meets faith and your dreams find their wings. ♪♪♪ ♪♪♪ ♪♪♪ Hey, amazing listeners. I want to share an exciting opportunity that can help you thrive in your career while aligning with your Christian values. As a devoted Christian Career Coach, I offer personalized one-on-one coaching sessions designed to empower you to achieve remarkable career growth, maintain a healthy work-life balance and increase your salary. If you find yourself yearning for more money, missing certifications or lacking certain job qualifications, I'm here to guide you through the process. With my expertise and faith-based approach, we'll address these challenges head-on and help you overcome them. Together, we'll develop strategies to bridge the gaps and position you for success. Work-life balance is crucial, especially for Christian moms with ambitious career goals. I understand the importance of maintaining harmony between your personal and professional life. Through my coaching program, you'll learn practical techniques to prioritize what truly matters, ensuring you can excel in your career while still nurturing your family and faith. Now let's talk about career growth and the desire for a higher salary. I am here to help equip you with the tools and insights you need to advance in your profession and increase your earning potential. With personalized guidance and a faith-based perspective, we'll unlock opportunities for growth, help you negotiate your worth and create a path that aligns with your aspirations and Christian principles. To take the first step towards transforming your career, I invite you to book a free 30-minute career clarity call with me. During this call, we'll dive into your goals, address any obstacles, and explore how Christian career coaching can accelerate your journey. Don't let missing certifications or qualifications, work-life balance concerns, or stagnant salary hold you back. Together, we'll navigate these challenges and unlock your God-given potential. To book your free career clarity call, simply visit my website at www.ForwardsCareerServices.com. Let's embark on this transformative journey towards more money, career growth, work-life balance, and a higher salary, all while staying rooted in your Christian faith. I can't wait to connect with you and guide you towards the abundant career you deserve. Visit www.ForwardsCareerServices.com today and take the leap towards a fulfilling and prosperous professional life.   Welcome back, part four. We're improving our resume each day. While we're making all of these changes, by the time we're done with all six parts of this series, our resume is gonna make it through any ATS system. Any of those applicant tracking systems are not gonna hold us back from getting those interviews once we get all of these ideas and everything implemented in our resume. So today, we are talking all about the different sections of the resume and how to organize them. So it's titled Section Organization, but today, I've got five different points that I want to bring up and kind of talk you through in terms of the different sections. So the first point that we're gonna dive into is about that professional summary. So you definitely wanna have a professional summary at the beginning. So what used to be the objective statement, objective statements now in 2023 are obsolete. So if you have an objective statement on your resume, it is time to update your resume and replace it with a professional summary. So basically, a professional summary should be no more than four or five sentences and it should basically highlight your achievements and what you're looking for in your next position. So that's what your professional summary is. That's that introductory piece at the very beginning that when the reader reviews everything, they have a good understanding of your background and what it is that you're looking for. So they can easily take a look at the rest of your resume and it should match your professional summary. So whatever you do, don't copy and paste this from Google because you need it and it needs to be in your words too. My second point is to highlight your key skills and qualifications. So that particular section is gonna be, I honestly like the column style resumes. So as long as you've got your key skills, your key qualifications in their own section, then you'll be fine. Just be sure that you can highlight what those key skills are. Again, don't just go Google searching for the best key skills and qualifications that you can find for that job title. It needs to actually match with your background and your experience. And don't use the generic ones, the detail-oriented or communication skills or anything generic like that, okay? Try to be original with your key skills. If you wanna use your Google search or your DuckDuckGo search and try to find some of these top, what the top skills and qualifications are, go through the list and be original. Find the ones that actually are you and that you have a story that you can share about that specific skill or qualification. If you don't have something that immediately comes to your mind that you can actually share a real-life example of what makes you, let's say it is, let me think of a good key skill. Let's do our own little Google search real fast. Skills and qualifications is what we'll do for human resources manager. Let's try that. Skills and qualifications. You can see things like communication, which I just said, generic, not using that one. Leadership, also pretty generic. Management. Now, time management is a great one. Writing. Writing is a great one. Creativity. That's another really good one. Decision-making. That's awesome. Critical thinking. Analytical skills. These are all great ones that you can use. Empathy, of course, empathy. Those are all really great skills that could be listed if you were going for a human resources manager role and you actually had a story to tell, something that would back that up for you that shows that that really is you, that really is who you are. Okay, we're gonna move on now to the third point that I wanna make about your section organization, and that is to make sure that you provide a detailed work experience section and, again, emphasize the relevant accomplishments. This is another key to tailoring your resume for that position. So if you keep the same company and job title in all of your resumes that you're submitting, take a look at what you have listed underneath that experience section. Are you emphasizing accomplishments that are relevant to the position you are applying to? This one is really important because this is the meat of your resume. This is what really highlights what you did, what you accomplished in your previous roles that speaks to your new potential employer that tells them what you are capable of. And not only can they see that you've got it listed, you have it listed for a reason. The reason is because you've actually done it, and if you've done it before, you can do it again. So certainly if it's something that really speaks to the position that you're applying for, you definitely wanna make sure you include that. So, again, just provide a detailed work experience section and make sure that you're emphasizing those relevant accomplishments. Point number four, you want to include an education section, and within the education section, you need to make sure that you have your degrees listed, your certifications listed, and any relevant coursework. Now, here's a caveat to this. If you don't have a degree, that's when you would list out relevant coursework. If you have your bachelor's degree or an associate's degree or beyond, associate's, bachelor's, master's, or anything beyond, you do not need to list any relevant coursework. Certifications are great if they are relevant to the position. So if you're applying for an administrative role but you have your CPR certification, yeah, I don't really know how that's gonna benefit you in this role. So while you could leave that on there, my recommendation would be to not include it because it's not relevant for the role that you're applying for. So just have an education section and then make sure that you've got your degrees, certifications, and if needed, relevant coursework listed. When it comes to a high school diploma, if you don't have a degree, such as an associate's, a bachelor's, or beyond, and you are within 10 years of graduating high school, then sure, leave your high school diploma on there. If you've been out of high school for more than 10 years, you do not need to list your high school diploma on your resume. You should have something beyond a high school diploma after 10 years of experience, whether that's college experience or actual work experience. You should have gained something, whether it's a certification or something that you can highlight there that's relevant in terms of your education, again, relevant for the role that you're applying. All right, and the fifth and final point that I have about the sections within your resume is you want to consider adding additional sections, such as volunteer experience, maybe projects, or your professional affiliations. I love that professional affiliations one. I think that it speaks to not only volunteering but volunteering within your expertise, and it shows a passion for what it is that you do. I mentioned SHRM before, which is the Society for Human Resource Management. It's a national organization. There are paid positions, but there are chapters all over the United States that we're all just volunteer positions. Everything that we're doing, it's a volunteer role, but it definitely keeps us up to speed with anything relating to our industry. So I love the professional affiliations. Consider adding a section for your professional affiliations. I really do like that one. If you're not affiliated with any professional organizations, that's okay. Maybe you will be in the future. Maybe you've done it in the past, but you're not anymore. That is perfectly okay. You could actually list your professional affiliations that you were a part of previously and just put the years beside it that you were associated with them. If you like to volunteer at certain organizations, let's say Habitat for Humanity or your local animal shelter or something like that, then absolutely put that on there. That is all of these things, even projects that you've worked on, maybe a team project or even an individual project that had held some useful value either for yourself or an organization previously or currently. I would actually highly recommend have this additional section and label it as volunteer experience, label it as professional affiliations, label it as projects, whatever makes the most sense for you. But definitely, if you have something that you can list out, then definitely put it on there. I definitely recommend that. All right, so this is wrapping up part four. Again, I just want to summarize again the five points that I discussed today that are all about organizing the various sections of your resume. The first one being include a professional summary at the beginning of your resume. The second point that we discussed today is to highlight your key skills and qualifications. The third point that we discussed was to provide a detailed work experience section and make sure you're emphasizing the relevant accomplishments within that section. The fourth point that we discussed was to include an education section with your degrees, certifications, and any relevant coursework if you don't have those degrees. And then the fifth and final point from today is to consider adding additional sections such as volunteer experience, projects, or professional affiliations. So we are getting one step closer to really having a solid resume that is going to be able to clear any ATS system. Four parts down and two parts to go.   Hey there, Ambitious Mama. I hope you enjoyed today's episode of the Christian Career Coach Podcast. If it resonated with you and provided valuable insights, I'd love for you to take just 30 seconds and share this episode with a fellow Christian professional who may benefit from the career advice and inspiration. Together, we can uplift and empower more women on their professional journeys. And don't forget to hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode. Oh, and one more thing that would mean the world to me. Could you leave a review? Your feedback and support light me up and let me know that this podcast is making a positive impact in your life. As we continue this journey together, remember that you're not alone. I understand the joys and challenges of being an Ambitious Mama, and I'm here to cheer you on every step of the way. So march your calendar, because I'll meet you back here next Tuesday for another episode filled with valuable insights and practical tips. Until then, keep chasing your dreams, balancing your roles with grace, and shining brightly in your career and family life. ♪

Today is part three of our six-part series on how to ATS proof your resume. Part three is all about clear and concise content. Hey there, you professional, ambitious, working mama, welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Do you want to achieve remarkable success and experience unwavering faith in your professional journey? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money, maintain a positive work-life balance, and achieve exponential career growth? Do you wake up with big ambitious goals only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks, frustrations, and unexpected challenges? Well, you're in the right place. I'm Susan Edwards, and on this podcast, we tackle those exact concerns head on. We dive deep into strategies to propel your income, accelerate your career growth, and help you align your work with your faith. So if you're tired of feeling stuck and you're ready to embrace extraordinary success, unwavering faith, and a purposeful life, then join me on the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Together, we'll navigate the obstacles, find clarity amidst chaos, and unlock your true potential. Get ready for inspiration, actionable advice, and powerful insights that will empower you to conquer your fears and create the fulfilling career you've always dreamed of. Let's walk this transformative journey together. Welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast, where ambition meets faith and your dreams find their wings. Hey, amazing listeners, I want to share an exciting opportunity that can help you thrive in your career while aligning with your Christian values. As a devoted Christian Career Coach, I offer personalized one-on-one coaching sessions designed to empower you to achieve remarkable career growth, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and increase your salary. If you find yourself yearning for more money, missing certifications, or lacking certain job qualifications, I'm here to guide you through the process. With my expertise and faith-based approach, we'll address these challenges head-on and help you overcome them. Together, we'll develop strategies to bridge the gaps and position you for success. Work-life balance is crucial, especially for Christian moms with ambitious career goals. I understand the importance of maintaining harmony between your personal and professional life. Through my coaching program, you'll learn practical techniques to prioritize what truly matters, ensuring you can excel in your career while still nurturing your family and faith. Now let's talk about career growth and the desire for a higher salary. I am here to help equip you with the tools and insights you need to advance in your profession and increase your earning potential. With personalized guidance and a faith-based perspective, we'll unlock opportunities for growth, help you negotiate your worth, and create a path that aligns with your aspirations and Christian principles. To take the first step towards transforming your career, I invite you to book a free 30-minute career clarity call with me. During this call, we'll dive into your goals, address any obstacles, and explore how Christian career coaching can accelerate your journey. Don't let missing certifications or qualifications, work-life balance concerns, or stagnant salary hold you back. Together, we'll navigate these challenges and unlock your God-given potential. To book your free career clarity call, simply visit my website at www.ForwardsCareerServices.com. Let's embark on this transformative journey towards more money, career growth, work-life balance, and a higher salary, all while staying rooted in your Christian faith. I can't wait to connect with you and guide you towards the abundant career you deserve. Visit www.ForwardsCareerServices.com  today and take the leap towards a fulfilling and prosperous professional life. Okay, y'all. It's day three of our six-day series, How to ATS Proof Your Resume. And today is all about clear and concise content. So, again, I have four points that I want to make. And while this may seem kind of obvious, I want to break this down to really help listeners understand what it means to have a resume that has clear and concise content. So, my first point for today is to use concise and impactful sentences so that way you can describe your experience and your achievements. Don't let your sentences run on for more than one line for your bullet points in your experience section is what I'm speaking to specifically. Obviously, your summary section up top, and if you've summarized your skills in paragraph form, then obviously that's going to be a little bit longer. However, when you're listing out that experience, the content underneath the experience section, use concise and impactful sentences. You want to make sure that you're not using too many filler words, you're not dragging on your thought, you're getting to the point. And there's a solid impact with that specific sentence that describes either your experience or an achievement that you made in that particular role, which leads to the second point, which is to focus on quantifiable accomplishments and specific results. ATS systems are very particular when it comes to showing quantifiable data. What that means is, and I've mentioned this on previous episodes also, but I want to remind you that you have to actually use numbers or percent or a dollar amount, something specific. That is what the ATS system is looking for. If your sentence is too vague, the ATS system is just going to kick you out and reject you. So if you can focus on an accomplishment that is quantifiable, so even if you're making a statement like led a team of engineers or led a team of HR professionals or led a team of front of the house employees versus back of the house employees, whatever, whatever, you're leading a team, we get it. But the way you lead a team of five is way different than you lead a team of 25 or 50 or even more. So when you put that information in, the recruiter or the hiring manager can compare what their expectations are in their role that they have open. So let's say they know their team consists of 15 to 20 people and you've only led a team of three people. It's going to be quite different and they're going to have questions on whether or not you're able to actually lead a team that big since you've never done it before. So that's why some of these things are important. They either help include you or rule you out. So keep that in mind. But they're very specific to ATS systems, also specific results. If you said that you increased sales, they want to know by how much, what percent or what dollar amount, what kind of specific quantifiable number can you put there to give a little bit more information about what you actually accomplished. Okay, so that's the second point. The third point is remove the irrelevant or any outdated information that really doesn't contribute to the current job search. So while you may be able to provide quantifiable data for maybe a lot of quantifiable data for one of your previous roles, if that role has nothing to do with the type of role that you're applying for or even in the industry that you're applying for, it's probably not worth including on your resume. So it's important that if it's irrelevant or if it's outdated, certainly if it's more than, you know, 20 years, 15 years, you know, depending on the level of position that you're applying for and how many jobs you've had and, you know, what the recruiter and job posting is requesting of you, that's really going to determine how long your resume should be. Now, a good rule of thumb is, of course, if you've got less than 10 years of experience, keep it to one page. If you've got, you know, between 10 to 20 years of experience, you move it up to two pages. And if it's 20 or more years of experience, it's okay to run into three pages. Ideally, you don't want to be more than three pages, and that's a lot to read, even for the most senior level positions, and that's because you're going to have a lot more to go along with that resume once you get to that specific level in your career. And the fourth point that I want to make today regarding clear and concise content is to prioritize the most relevant information, and just piggyback from what I was just saying, the resume length really needs to be one or two pages. So, use the rule of thumb that I just mentioned, 10 years or less, keep it to one page, 10 to 20 years of experience, two pages for your resume. Again, the most relevant information, it might not always be the most recent information, but anything that's relevant to the job that you're applying for is what you want to include in your resume. So, summarizing the four key points from today, all about clear and concise content. First, be sure to use concise and impactful sentences to describe your experience and achievements. The second point was to focus on quantifiable accomplishments and specific results. The third point is to remove irrelevant or outdated information that doesn't contribute to your current job search. And then the fourth and final point that I made today is to prioritize the most relevant information and keep the resume length to one or two pages. So, hope you had some good takeaways from today's session on continuing to ATS proof that resume, and this of course was part three. Hey there, Ambitious Mama, I hope you enjoyed today's episode of the Christian Career Coach Podcast. If it resonated with you and provided valuable insights, I'd love for you to take just 30 seconds and share this episode with a fellow Christian professional who may benefit from the career advice and inspiration. Together, we can uplift and empower more women on their professional journeys. And don't forget to hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode. Oh, and one more thing that would mean the world to me, could you leave a review? Your feedback and support light me up and let me know that this podcast is making a positive impact in your life. As we continue this journey together, remember that you're not alone. I understand the joys and challenges of being an ambitious mama, and I'm here to cheer you on every step of the way. So, mark your calendar because I'll meet you back here next Tuesday for another episode filled with valuable insights and practical tips. Until then, keep chasing your dreams, balancing your roles with grace, and shining brightly in your career and family life.

This podcast episode is about how to optimize your resume for applicant tracking systems (ATS). The main topic discussed in today's episode is keyword optimization, which involves identifying industry-specific keywords from job postings and incorporating them naturally into your resume. The episode emphasizes the importance of tailoring your resume for each job application and avoiding keyword stuffing.    Today, we continue our series with Part 2 of How to ATS Proof Your Resume. The second tip is all about keyword optimization, and that's what we're talking about today. If you're ready to learn how to optimize your keywords for maximum impact, this episode is for you. Get ready to say goodbye to the frustration of submitting applications that never get noticed by applicant tracking systems. Let's dive in. Hey there, you professional, ambitious, working mama. Welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Do you want to achieve remarkable success and experience unwavering faith in your professional journey? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for answers on how to make more money, maintain a positive work-life balance, and achieve exponential career growth? Do you wake up with big, ambitious goals only to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when faced with setbacks, frustrations, and unexpected challenges? Well, you're in the right place. I'm Susan Edwards, and on this podcast, we tackle those exact concerns head on. We dive deep into strategies to propel your income, accelerate your career growth, and help you align your work with your faith. If you're tired of feeling stuck and you're ready to embrace extraordinary success, unwavering faith, and a purposeful life, then join me on the Christian Career Coach Podcast. Together we'll navigate the obstacles, find clarity amidst chaos, and unlock your true potential. Get ready for inspiration, actionable advice, and powerful insights that will empower you to conquer your fears and create the fulfilling career you've always dreamed of. Let's walk this transformative journey together. Welcome to the Christian Career Coach Podcast, where ambition meets faith, and your dreams find their wings. Hey, amazing listeners. I want to share an exciting opportunity that can help you thrive in your career while aligning with your Christian values. As a devoted Christian Career Coach, I offer personalized one-on-one coaching sessions designed to empower you to achieve remarkable career growth, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and increase your salary. If you find yourself yearning for more money, missing certifications, or lacking certain job qualifications, I'm here to guide you through the process. With my expertise and faith-based approach, we'll address these challenges head-on and help you overcome them. Together, we'll develop strategies to bridge the gaps and position you for success. Work-life balance is crucial, especially for Christian moms with ambitious career goals. I understand the importance of maintaining harmony between your personal and professional life. Through my coaching program, you'll learn practical techniques to prioritize what truly matters, ensuring you can excel in your career while still nurturing your family and faith. Now let's talk about career growth and the desire for a higher salary. I am here to help equip you with the tools and insights you need to advance in your profession and increase your earning potential. With personalized guidance and a faith-based perspective, we'll unlock opportunities for growth, help you negotiate your worth, and create a path that aligns with your aspirations and Christian principles. To take the first step towards transforming your career, I invite you to book a free 30-minute career clarity call with me. During this call, we'll dive into your goals, address any obstacles, and explore how Christian career coaching can accelerate your journey. Don't let missing certifications or qualifications, work-life balance concerns, or stagnant salary hold you back. Together, we'll navigate these challenges and unlock your God-given potential. To book your free career clarity call, simply visit my website at www.ForwardsCareerServices.com. Let's embark on this transformative journey towards more money, career growth, work-life balance, and a higher salary, all while staying rooted in your Christian faith. I can't wait to connect with you and guide you towards the abundant career you deserve. Visit www.ForwardsCareerServices.com today and take the leap towards a fulfilling and prosperous professional life.   Part two of how to ATS proof your resume. So today's topic is all about keyword optimization. So I know you've heard this term a lot of times, and I wanted to really dive into this subject and help you understand what it means, how to actually do this in your resume to help you get through those ATS systems. So keywords, when you break that down, you want to be able to identify the keywords by carefully reading the job posting, and you want to use those terms that are industry specific. So that's the first point that I want to make here. Again, I've got four points relating to keyword optimization to help ATS proof your resume. So if you can identify keywords, reading through the job posting, whether it's online or wherever you see it, and you notice some things that are specific to the industry, whether it's the tech industry, the medical industry, the HR industry, the hospitality industry, all of those, you want to be able to identify those words that are repetitive, those words that are specific to that industry. So first and foremost, you've got to identify them. The second point that I want to make about optimizing your keywords is the resume. You need to tailor your resume to each job description. So each job posting that you see is going to be a different resume, and so you're submitting a different resume every time you submit a resume. Every time you apply, you're using a different resume, and you have to be able to incorporate those relevant keywords into your resume. And that's what we mean when we say tailor your resume. So I know that you've heard me say so many times you have to tailor your resume to the job posting. So if you combine this first and second bullet point, you're going to pull out those specific keywords from that industry, from that job posting, and you're going to embed them in your resume. So that's how you tailor it. You take the words from the posting and actually put those words into your resume, in different areas of your resume. So tailoring your resume for each job posting by incorporating those relevant keywords is my second point today about keyword optimization. The third point that I want to make is to include keywords naturally, especially when it comes to the skills section and the experience section. It should flow nicely. It shouldn't seem out of place. It should really be, it should sound natural. So as the hiring manager or recruiter is reading your resume, it shouldn't look like you've copied and pasted. If you go back to the points that I talked about yesterday with formatting, you'll see that I mentioned the consistent formatting throughout, so that has to do with the size of your fonts and the size of your headings and using standard fonts. Make sure that if you copy and paste something from a job posting, you don't just leave it as is. Try to rephrase it, reword it, so that it sounds like you and that it flows naturally with the rest of your, the rest of the points that you're making in that section. So whether it's just a list of your skills or whether it is in your experience section and you're actually spelling out what you did in your previous roles, make sure that it sounds natural and it flows easily and it looks the same as the rest of the words on the page. And then the last point that I want to make about keyword optimization is to avoid keyword stuffing. So what this means, basically you want to maintain a balance between the readability and the inclusion of those keywords. So to piggyback on the last point, there has to be a balance, so you don't want to over stuff it with keywords everywhere. You want to have a good balance. So when you read through your resume or if you have a friend or a confidant read through your resume for you, they'll be able to tell you if it doesn't sound right, if it doesn't flow, if it seems like, okay, you're really either inflating yourself or my God, this is like the job description exactly. So you don't want to overdo it. You really just want it to be really natural and make sure that it reads well and it's not overly done. So that's the four key points that I wanted to make today all about keyword optimization. So to summarize again, the first point was to tailor your resume. I'm going a little bit backwards here, but tailor your resume to each job posting by incorporating those relevant keywords. The second point being identify the keywords by carefully reading through that job posting and utilizing any of those industry specific terms. The third point is to include the keywords naturally throughout your resume, especially in the experience section and in your skills section. And then the fourth point from today's episode is to avoid stuffing the keywords, maintain a healthy balance between how your resume reads and the inclusion of those keywords. So we've got formatting done and we've got keyword optimization done. So hope you enjoyed this short episode and we'll see you tomorrow.   Hey there, Ambitious Mama. I hope you enjoyed today's episode of the Christian Career Coach Podcast. If it resonated with you and provided valuable insights, I'd love for you to take just 30 seconds and share this episode with a fellow Christian professional who may benefit from the career advice and inspiration. Together, we can uplift and empower more women on their professional journeys. And don't forget to hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode. Oh, and one more thing that would mean the world to me, could you leave a review? Your feedback and support light me up and let me know that this podcast is making a positive impact in your life. As we continue this journey together, remember that you're not alone. I understand the joys and challenges of being an ambitious mama and I'm here to cheer you on every step of the way. So mark your calendar because I'll meet you back here next Tuesday for another episode filled with valuable insights and practical tips. Until then, keep chasing your dreams, balancing your roles with grace, and shining brightly in your career and family life.

Ready to take your resume to the next level and land your dream job? Say goodbye to the frustration of submitting applications that never get noticed by applicant tracking systems (ATS). Introducing my game-changing resource: The ATS-Proof Resume Checklist! This is Part 1 of a 6-part series. Using these tips, you will level up your resume so you can make more money and finally get that career growth you've been desiring!

In this episode, Susan delves into the world of Millennials, also known as Generation Y. Join Susan as she uncovers the defining characteristics of this influential generation born between the early 1980s and early 2000s. From their digital native status to their values-driven mindset, Susan explores how Millennials prioritize work-life balance, purposeful careers, and personal growth. Discover how their collaborative nature, affinity for diversity, and entrepreneurial spirit shape the modern workplace. Tune in for valuable insights into the trends and impact of Millennials on society and intergenerational dynamics in the workplace.

In this episode, Susan uncovers the distinct traits of Generation Z, the tech-savvy job seekers born in the late 1990s to the early 2010s. Join her as she decodes the values and aspirations of Gen Z and explores how they are reshaping the job market. Discover how Gen Z's digital fluency and tech-native status impact their communication style, media consumption, and online interactions. Unveil their passion for purposeful careers, social impact, and sustainability, as they seek authentic and diverse job opportunities. Susan delves into Gen Z's entrepreneurial mindset and explores how they are shaping the gig economy, remote work, and flexible employment options. Dive into their preference for work-life balance, creative career paths, and the drive to make a positive impact on the world. Throughout the episode, Susan provides valuable insights, real-world examples, and her expert opinions to help job seekers and employers navigate the expectations and dynamics of Generation Z. From debunking stereotypes to highlighting intergenerational collaboration, Susan explores how Gen Z's unique traits can influence the job market. Whether you're a Gen Z job seeker looking to understand your own generation's strengths, an employer aiming to attract and retain Gen Z talent, or simply curious about the evolving trends in the job market, this episode provides essential insights into Generation Z's impact!

In this episode, Susan explores how to handle situations where personal Christian views and values feel minimized in the workplace. With a dedicated Bible verse for each scenario, this is the perfect episode, if you are a Christian, trying to navigate today's workplace.

Dedicated to my fellow GenX'ers, This episode is all about understanding and managing the career needs of people born between 1965-1980, also known as Generation X, in the workplace. Being part of Gen X myself, I'm passionate about helping others in my generation navigate the ever-evolving job market and find fulfilling careers. In the episode, I discuss some of the common challenges that Gen X faces in the workplace, as well as some tips on what managers can do to engage and motivate them. Thank you so much for your support and for tuning in to "The Christian Career Coach" podcast. I truly appreciate it. If you have any feedback or suggestions on future topics, please don't hesitate to let me know. Wishing you all the best!

In this insightful episode, Susan explores the challenging decision Women job seekers often encounter: whether to apply for a career opportunity despite not meeting all the qualifications. We delve into practical tips and expert advice on how to approach this dilemma and maximize your chances of success. Join Susan as she discusses strategies for breaking through barriers, considering factors like career advancement, salary prospects, and overall financial gains. Don't miss out on this valuable discussion - tune in now to gain valuable insights and share your thoughts!

In this episode, we explore the challenges of finding senior level job opportunities in a limited job market and share 10 valuable tips to overcome them. Learn essential job skills resume strategies to stand out and secure your desired position in today's competitive landscape. 

It's amazing how small mistakes on a resume can hinder a candidate's chances of landing a job interview. This episode points out my top 5 most common mistakes and provides you with helpful strategies on how to avoid them. I think this episode will be very helpful to anyone who is actively searching for employment. I'm curious - tell me whether your resume made the cut - or - does it have any of my top 5 common mistakes? Email me at forwardscareerservices@gmail.com to let me know!!

Have you ever heard of imposter syndrome?

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This episode breaks down the definition of rage applying and gives you advice on whether or not you should try it. If you're not familiar with rage applying, it's basically submitting job applications out of frustration or anger with your current job or situation. It's not always the best approach when it comes to landing a job, but the episode breaks down the psychology behind it and offers some helpful tips for channeling that energy into more productive job searching.

Are you applying to hundreds of positions but not landing any interviews? Know that you are not alone—applying to enough jobs can be hard and overwhelming. At Forward Career Services, we have put together this podcast episode to give you our top 3 tips for what not to do when applying for a new job. 1. Don't send generic cover letters—aim to make it personal to the employer, so that they get a sense of who you are. 2. Avoid including irrelevant information in your resume—it's important to make sure the most important details are at the top, so the recruiter doesn't miss them! 3. Don't be afraid to ask for help—you don't want to waste your time guessing at which key words to use or ensuring your formatting is ATS-friendly. Make sure to like, comment, and share this episode with anyone you know who is looking for a job! If you want help crafting the perfect, ATS-friendly resume that will land you interviews, book a call with Susan at https://calendly.com/forwardscareerservices/intro. Happy job seeking! The Forward Career Services Team

Are you wondering how to answer the common job interview question “Where do you see yourself in five years?” In this week's episode, Susan helps you prepare your answer. Susan discusses the types of answers employers are looking for and tips to help you craft the perfect response. Plus, you will also hear how to further prepare yourself for the job interview, and how to answer questions that may arise as a follow-up. This episode will provide the knowledge and confidence you need to deliver a powerful answer that employers will want to hear. If you are interested in working on your job interview skills with Susan at Forwards Career Services, please contact Susan at the website www.forwardscareerservices.com & sign up for a free Clarity Call! Enjoy!

Are you getting ready to leave a job where you weren't exactly happy? If so, you're likely aware of how daunting an exit interview can be. In today's episode, I delve into this very topic and have some great advice. One of the key points discussed in the episode is to be honest and professional, yet tactful, when it comes to your verbal and written responses to the exit interview questionnaire. It is important to do your best to remain positive as you review the past few months or years with your soon-to-be ex-employer. If you find this podcast episode helpful and are considering working with a career coach to ensure your next job is a better match, contact Susan at www.ForwardsCareerServices.com for a free clarity call. This can help you decide if working with a career coach is the right solution for you. I hope this advice helps you navigate your exit interview and your next career move.

This podcast is about a topic that affects many of us who are looking for a new job or are considering switching careers: LinkedIn job applications. It explores how discouraging it can be to see a high number of applicants for a job post that you're interested in, and debunks the myth that those numbers are always accurate. When job seekers do their research and apply for the right positions, they can be successful even when job applications appear to be high. Learn how to navigate the job search by taking your time and choosing openings strategically. If you're thinking of switching careers or changing jobs and need some guidance and help with your new job search, don't hesitate to reach out to Susan at Forward Career Services at www.forwardscareerservices.com. She offers a free clarity call that can give you direction you need to feel confident with your job search.

In this episode, I am discussing signs to help you recognize a toxic work environment as well as tips on how to navigate workplace conflict with toxic coworkers and bosses. In this episode, I discuss the various signs that may signal a toxic work environment and how to handle the situations when they arise. I also provide thoughtful advice on identifying warning signs and addressing the issue proactively before the situation spirals out of control. I hope that this podcast episode can provide listeners with a deeper understanding of workplace conflict.

Are you searching for your next career opportunity? If so, you won't want to miss this week's episode of The Christian Career Coach with host Susan Edwards. Susan will be providing expert advice and tips on the top 10 interview questions you should be prepared to answer. So tune in to gain valuable insight and get one step closer to nailing your next job interview like a pro!

Are you interested in learning how to successfully negotiate for a higher salary? Have you been frustrated when attempting to secure a raise or other benefits, only to be met with a "no"? In today's episode, I'll be discussing how to ask for a raise and other benefits to negotiate, even if salary isn't in the cards. This episode will focus on developing strategies and tactics you can use to increase your salary and benefits, as well as how to prepare for a negotiation. I'll also explore what to do if a raise isn't on the table and you still want to find a way to get a better compensation package. I am excited to bring you this episode and hope it can help you get the recognition and salary that you deserve. Hope you enjoy!

It is no surprise to anyone that the different generations that comprise our workforce have distinct perspectives and approaches to the workplace. The differences in generational mindsets can be the source of both challenges and advantages in the office. Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) tend to value loyalty, hard work and a more hierarchical model of leadership. They prefer to be told what they must achieve and follow established rules to get there. Generation X (born 1965-1980) balances independence with ambition. They view work more pragmatically and have a strong sense of self-reliance. They gravitate toward a more decentralized style of management. Millennials (born 1981-1996) prefer autonomy, collaboration and flexibility to emphasize their work/life balance. They demand transparency and meaningful work, often looking for a mentor or guide to help them further their career. As a result, businesses must address the unique qualities of each generation in order to increase efficiency and enhance the workplace experience. Whether it be updated technology initiatives, personalized training plans, or relaxing office policies, meeting the needs of all generations will be key to fostering a successful workplace.

Are you getting ready for a job interview? If so, this episode shares some essential tips to help you make the most of your upcoming job interview. Here are the five main tips discussed in the episode: 1. Dress to impress. 2. Arrive 10 minutes early. 3. Do your research. 4. Do NOT chew gum. 5. Turn OFF your cellphone. I highly recommend taking a listen to the episode, as it provides more detailed instructions and advice on how to use these tips to succeed in a job interview. I hope it helps you have a great interview!

Are you actively seeking new job opportunities or considering a career change? Is your résumé due for an upgrade to boost your chances? Well, you're in the right place! In today's podcast episode, we'll be diving into essential résumé tips designed to maximize your visibility and potential to earn more money in your career. Seeking a job or career change? Upgrade your résumé with these 3 top tips! Maximize your visibility, and earn more money.