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Marketing gurus advertise ‘secrets’ to job search their services to put fear in your mind that you might be missing something and failing in your job search efforts. Ask yourself, ‘What do they know that I don’t that I must know to succeed?’ There are no ‘secrets’ to the process of job search. The word ‘secret’ implies something known only to the marketer. These are psychological words used to scare you into buying.

Job-hunting procedures are the same as in the last half century. The only difference – in the 21^st Century, job applications and resume submissions are completed online. You create a marketing tool – your resume. You develop a plan – answering help-wanted ads and uploading resumes online, attending job fairs, or delivering a resume personally. You answer questions – in a telephone or a face-to-face interview with a hiring manager. Company reps compare interviewed applicants and determine which candidate offers the most ‘bang for the buck’ for the salary range budgeted then make an offer. The following steps are the basics for a job search.

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Ensure your resume is word-processed into a digital form. Be prepared to deliver your resume electronically from your phone or computer and uploaded to an online recruiting platform. If you are a poor writer, get a professional to write or grammar-check the text. Keeping the resume to two pages or less in the 21^st Century is no longer critical because it is stored online. But – don’t go overboard and write 20 pages, either. The maximum number of pages is four (federal civil service resumes have a new mandate to restrict the length to a maximum of five pages).

Dress for success. Dressing in droopy pants, torn jeans, and tee-shirt to hand-deliver a resume is stupid. That young lady behind the register might be the owner’s daughter, who will relay to Mama that you aren’t fit to shop in the store, much less applying for a job. Or you may pass the hiring manager in the hallway as you walk into the establishment. They will remember someone dressed sharply and ready to do business with their clientele.

Follow up in 2-3 days, and politely ask about any decisions to interview. In many companies, the recruiter may not answer the phone because they are physically overwhelmed with analyzing hundreds of resumes. Don’t take it personally if your calls are not returned. Have your script ready: “I brought in my resume and completed an application on (name the day), and I was wondering when you will start the interviewing process?”  Don’t beg or tell your hard-life story.

During the interview, think carefully about the question before answering. It is okay to take a few seconds to think, but don’t take too long. Answer in complete sentences and use the ‘Queen’s English.’ Let the interviewer finish their questions. Then present your list of questions about the position, company, and what problems the company wants to solve by hiring you. Ask if they would like samples of your work or a list of references.

Obtain business cards of everyone you spoke with while interviewing at the company. Immediately after the interview, hand-write brief thank you notes addressed to each individual you encountered – the HR representative, hiring manager, or interviewer – and place the notes in a mailbox that day.

Wait a week before communicating with the company if they haven’t called you back immediately. Interviews may be spread across several weeks. When you call, politely ask if any decisions have been made. You may leave a voicemail message if you can’t get a real person. Keep the message brief and cheerful, and carefully pronounce your full name and telephone number.

If you receive the message another candidate was chosen, don’t ask what you did wrong. Companies decline to answer those questions for fear of litigation (e.g., EEOC issues). Don’t waste your and their time. If you do reach a real person, ask them if the company would be open to considering you for another position. This question lets recruiters there are no hard feelings and you are open for further consideration.

Shopping for a new job is tedious. The process for today’s job searches is time-consuming and frustrating. Modern-day job-hunting is dominantly online and digital but prepare for ‘old-fashioned’ knocking on doors and making phone calls to folks you know in your network of friends, family, and business acquaintances.

FSC Career Blog Author:   Dawn D. Boyer, Ph.D., manages and operates a consulting firm in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Richmond, Colonial Beach (Dahlgren), and Gloucester, VA. Her background is 25+ years in the Human Resources field, of which 12+ years are within the Federal & Defense Contracting industry. She is the author of 1,020+ books and textbooks on business, human resources research, career search practice, women’s studies, genealogy lineages, and adult coloring books. Her books are listed on Amazon.com under her author’s page for Dawn D. Boyer, Ph.D.

Dawn Boyer, Ph.D., owner of D. Boyer Consulting, provides resume writing, social media management and training, business development, and human resources consulting. Reach her at Dawn.Boyer@DBoyerConsulting.com or http://dboyerconsulting.com.

FSC Career Blog – May 2, 2025

Changing careers to follow a personal passion isn’t a romantic blur of vision boards and coffee shop brainstorming. It’s a deliberate walk through fog, equal parts thrilling and disorienting. The stakes are high because the motivation is personal, but so are the potential rewards. What often gets overlooked is that the path is less about reinvention and more about reconciliation between what once was, what truly matters, and what still might be.

Below are areas to consider when taking that leap or transition. 

Trade the Identity, Keep the Skills

Switching careers isn’t an act of erasure. The professional history collected over years—the missed deadlines, the small wins, the awkward team meetings—hasn’t been for nothing. Skills are portable, and even if they don’t map one-to-one onto a new field, they still influence how new tasks are approached and problems are solved. Passion might be the destination, but it’s often past experience that powers the engine.

Get Comfortable With Discomfort

The decision to start over often stirs up resistance from within. Stability is seductive, especially when it’s been earned through years of labor and sacrifice. But comfort zones are named that for a reason: they rarely make room for transformation. Letting go of a predictable routine to wade into unfamiliar territory means learning to sit with uncertainty, sometimes for longer than seems reasonable.

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Measure Desire Against Reality

Wanting something badly doesn’t always mean it makes sense right now. A painter at heart still needs to pay rent, and the yoga teacher in training might not be ready to give up a six-figure salary just yet. Passion has to sit at the table with pragmatism, says Shellye Achambeau, not shove it off the chair. Research, financial planning, and honest timelines create a bridge between fantasy and a version of reality worth chasing.

Shape Passion Into Structure

Starting a business rooted in personal passion means shifting from daydreams to logistics, which is where many stall out. The first step is clarity—defining the product or service in concrete terms that solve a problem or fulfill a real demand. Next comes groundwork: forming a legal entity, securing necessary licenses, and building systems that support growth, not just ideas. Using a platform like ZenBusiness can help new business owners form an LLC, stay on top of compliance, create a website, and manage finances—all in one place.

Talk Less, Listen More

Advice will pour in from every corner—friends, colleagues, and people who haven’t spoken in years suddenly become career coaches. But it’s the quiet, unfiltered stories from those who’ve walked this path before that carry weight. The ones who fumbled, adapted, pivoted again. Instead of collecting opinions, it helps to seek out lived experiences that reveal the grittier details and subtle wins behind every glossy success story.

Build While Staying Put

Sometimes, jumping isn’t the only option. Many career pivots begin as parallel projects—freelance gigs, evening classes, volunteer work—that run alongside the day job, suggests The Daily MBA. These testing grounds offer perspective without immediate risk. They’re laboratories where passion can be stress-tested in the real world and either validated or redefined before any dramatic exit plays out.

Redefine What Success Looks Like

The old blueprint for success might not apply in this new life. Promotions and raises are easy metrics to track, but following a passion often reshapes the scoreboard. Impact, creativity, autonomy, and joy might take on more meaning, even if they don’t come with instant recognition. Letting go of former definitions doesn’t mean failure—it just clears the way for more honest ambition.

Pursuing a personal passion is rarely a straight shot. It’s a patchwork of planning, adjustment, and learning to honor what drives the deepest curiosity. The world often romanticizes the leap, but overlooks the everyday grind it takes to land well. Yet for those who’ve done the work, the reward isn’t just doing what they love—it’s proving to themselves they had the courage to try.

FSC Career Blog Author:  Cherie McLaughlin . Contact Cherie @ cherie@couchbasedbiz.com

FSC Career Blog – April 14, 2025

 The layoff announcement hit with the force of a thunderbolt, leaving behind a deafening silence.  A moment ago, you were a valued professional, contributing to a team and mission you believed in.  Now, you’re grappling with the stark reality of sudden job loss.

In the wake of the unemployment storm is a landscape of emotional wreckage we’re not prepared for, an unnerving silence where questions surface.  How do I tell my family?  What if I’m unable to find another job?  What do I do next?

The loss of a job is not just a career setback; it’s a profound disruption to your sense of self.  The cardboard box of belongings, the absence of office chatter, the sudden empty schedule can all feel surreal, as if it’s happening to someone else.

If the emptiness of waking up with no place to go feels unbearable, you’re not alone.  For many, work is more than just a paycheck.  We define ourselves by our roles, titles, and the contributions we make.  It’s our identity; it’s who we are.

Navigating Identity Loss

We’ve been taught to carefully construct our professional persona, our brand.  When that foundation – your daily routine, your sense of purpose, your professional community – is swept away, it’s not just a job that’s lost; it’s part of you.  You feel unmoored and adrift in a sea of uncertainty.

This becomes nauseatingly apparent the first time you’re in a social setting and someone asks the inevitable question, “So, what do you do?”  The casual question can feel like heavy judgment.  You might stammer and offer a vague explanation.  But it’s a stark reminder of your altered reality.

Not having an answer to that question can make us feel like we no longer belong, like we’ve been stripped of our social currency.  Losing our daily routine and professional purpose can lead to an unexpected, yet profound, identity crisis.  You may find yourself questioning your skills and your value.  “Am I still competent?  Am I still relevant?”

But this period of uncertainty can also be a potent catalyst for self-discovery.  Rebuilding your identity begins with acknowledging the loss and grief, but refusing to let your employment status define you.  You’re more than your job, and this period of transition offers an opportunity to redefine yourself on your own terms.

Building Emotional Resilience and Positive Mindset

The initial shock of job loss is often followed by a wave of intense emotions, including anger, sorrow, frustration, anxiety and fear.  These feelings are valid and a normal part of the process.  Suppressing these emotions can lead hinder the healing process.  The way out is through, by allowing yourself to experience what you’re feeling without judgment.

That said, healing is not a linear process.  You may feel good and hopeful on some days yet awful and despairing on others.  This rollercoaster of advances and setbacks are part of the journey.  Which is why learning to manage negative thoughts and self-doubt becomes crucial for building emotional resilience.

When faced with rejection or uncertainty, it’s easy to fall into a spiral of negative self-talk.  You can use your mindset as the antidote to the negativity.  Cultivating a positive mindset involves embracing challenges as new opportunities for learning and growth.

When unconstructive thoughts arise, a good practice is to challenge them by focusing on your strengths and accomplishments.  Taken one step further, how might these assets move you forward?  This line of thinking is a reminder that your employment status does not reflect your worth as a person, that you have more to give in a new situation.

This reframe of exploring new possibilities and further developing your skills makes it easier to embrace the unknown and be open to unexpected paths.  In order to ready yourself for new opportunities is to practice self-care.

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Focusing on Self-care

Prioritizing your physical and mental well-being is essential during this challenging time.  Establish healthy routines that include regular exercise, nourishing meals and adequate sleep.  Not only will this keep you healthy, but it will provide structure to your day and a productive stress outlet.

A strategy that’s useful when you’re in this liminal space between your prior and upcoming professional roles is practicing self-compassion.  This means to simply treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding you would offer a friend going through a difficult time.

Other mindfulness techniques can be quite helpful, including meditation, breathing or walking in nature.  The more you focus on the present moment, the better you’ll be able to manage your anxiety about the future and cultivate a sense of calm.

Acknowledging your struggles, forgiving yourself for any perceived shortcomings, and prioritizing your self-care will help you find the acceptance needed to complete the healing process.  Accepting that job loss is a part of life allows you to release the heavy burden of resentment and move forward with clarity and purpose.

Moving forward requires both a strategic plan and practical action steps.  Here are some suggestions to consider:

What to Do – Immediate/Tactical Steps:

• Establish a Support Anchor: Take a deep breath, regain your composure, and inform your closest family/support person.  This provides an immediate emotional anchor during a time of shock.
• Organize Your Documentation: Gather all relevant documents, including your severance package, benefits information, and any outplacement services that are offered.  Create a digital folder to store all documents related to the layoff and job search.  This ensures you have all necessary information readily available.
• Secure Your Financial Foundation: Review and adjust your budget, cutting non-essential expenses.  Contact your creditors, if need be, to discuss potential payment plans.  Determine health insurance options and file for unemployment immediately to secure your financial stability.
• Create a Job Search Launchpad: Create a job search email account to keep your search organized.  Create a job search to-do list, including updating your resume, LinkedIn profile, and registering on job search sites.  This initiates your proactive job search strategy.

What to Do – Longer term/Strategic Steps:

• Embrace the uncomfortable silence: Don’t rush to fill the void.  This silence is a space for reflection.  Allow yourself to sit with the discomfort, to listen to the questions that arise, and to acknowledge the emotions that surface.
• Establish a reflection ritual: Set aside a specific time each day for quiet reflection.  This could involve meditation, journaling, or simply sitting in silence.  Use this time to process your experiences, identify patterns and gain clarity.
• Design a personal discovery project: Use this time as an opportunity for exploration.  What have you always wanted to learn, create, or experience?  Start a personal discovery project, whether it’s learning a new skill or topic, writing a book, or volunteering for a cause you care about.
• Plan micro-adventures: Break out of your routine by planning small, manageable adventures.  This could be a hike in a nearby park, a visit to a local museum, or a day trip to a new town.  These experiences can help you rediscover your sense of curiosity and wonder.
• Build your support circle: Go beyond casual conversations.  Identify 1-3 people you can truly confide in.  Schedule regular check-ins, even if it’s just a brief phone call.  This is your emotional safety net.
• Give yourself permission to heal: This is not a race.  Healing takes time and is not linear.  There will be good days and bad days.  Be kind and patient with yourself, and celebrate every step forward.
• When you feel ready, set goals for the future: It can be helpful to start thinking about what you want your life to look like after this transition is completed.  What are your aspirations?  What would you like to achieve?  Having something to look forward to can help you stay motivated.

Turning Setbacks into Opportunities

Job loss can be a catalyst for positive change.  It can provide the unexpected space you need to pursue your passions, explore new career paths and reinvent yourself.

Take time to reflect on your professional goals and aspirations.  Are you still engaged in your current line of work or is it time for a change?  How might you explore new roles and industries that align with your values and interests?  Is this the right time to consider entrepreneurial ventures, freelancing or consulting?

If you’re unsure, this is the perfect time for personal and professional development.  Expand your skillset by taking online courses, attending workshops, and networking with those you meet along the way.  You never know where these new connections and experiences may lead.

Creating Your Future

Setting realistic goals and taking measured action is essential for moving forward.  Start by creating a strategic plan that includes updating your resume, networking and applying for positions.

This period of silence after the storm is not an ending, but a pause.  It’s a moment for reflection and chance to rebuild.  The emotional fallout is real, but so is your capacity for resilience.  By prioritizing self-care and investing in yourself, you can create a fulfilling and successful future.  In doing so, you’ll emerge stronger and more prepared to embrace the next chapter of your life.

                                                                   FSC Blog Author – March 26, 2025 | Kathy Robinson, AthenaWellness.com

According to LinkedIn research, nearly three in five (58%) people worldwide plan to look for a job this year. Yet half are frustrated by the job search, reporting that it has become more complex over the last 12 months. The most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report revealed that more than 6.8 million Americans are unemployed, with just over 20% looking for work for 27 weeks or more. Not surprisingly, many job seekers are turning to AI cover letter generators to accelerate their job search.

A compelling cover letter can make all the difference in landing an interview. According to a Resume Genius survey, 94% of hiring managers think cover letters are influential when deciding whom to interview, with 83% reading most of the cover letters they receive. AI cover letter generators save valuable time while improving the quality of applications.

But is it acceptable to use these tools when writing a cover letter? And how can you leverage AI cover letter generators effectively? Let’s explore the pros and cons along with 10 cutting-edge platforms to speed up your job search.

Is It Acceptable to Use AI Cover Letter Generators?

Yes—with caveats. Using AI cover letter generators to help draft applications is increasingly common and accepted in most industries. However, these tools should serve as your assistant, not your replacement. Hiring managers seek authentic candidates who can articulate their fit for the role. Most successful job seekers use AI cover letter generators as a starting point so they can then personalize the document to showcase their qualifications. This approach maintains authenticity while leveraging the efficiency of AI.

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The Pros and Cons of Using AI Cover Letter Generators

Using AI cover letter generators offers significant advantages. These platforms can analyze job descriptions to identify key skills and requirements, ensuring your letter addresses employers’ needs. AI cover letter generators save considerable time, especially when applying to multiple positions. They can also help overcome writer’s block by providing a structured starting point.

However, there are drawbacks to consider. Content from AI cover letter generators can sometimes sound generic or impersonal without proper customization. Some may produce writing that feels artificial, potentially raising red flags with recruiters familiar with AI writing patterns. There’s also the risk of including inaccurate information if you don’t carefully review the output from AI cover letter generators.

The most effective approach combines the efficiency of these tools with a personal touch, resulting in optimized cover letters that genuinely reflect your skills and achievements.

10 AI Cover Letter Generators That Deliver Results

These leading AI cover letter generators offer varying features and functionalities to help you create compelling applications that stand out to potential employers.

1. ChatGPT

Key Features: While not specifically designed as an AI cover letter generator, ChatGPT offers unmatched flexibility in crafting your message. Its conversational interface allows for incremental fine-tuning through simple prompts like “make it more informal” or “remove clichés.”

Pros and Cons: As an AI cover letter generator, ChatGPT provides infinite rewrites at no extra cost and can match any tone or style you request. However, it lacks visual formatting options and tends to be wordy unless specifically directed otherwise.

2. Grammarly

Key Features: Grammarly’s AI cover letter generator creates detailed, tailor-made content almost instantly. It analyzes your resume and the job requirements to produce a personalized letter.

Pros and Cons: This AI cover letter generator produces natural-sounding first drafts and catches potential grammar and style issues. However, it provides text-only output, requiring separate formatting, and can sometimes sound overly formal.

3. Jobscan

Key Features: Jobscan uses cutting-edge technology to create ATS-friendly cover letters. This sophisticated platform analyzes your resume and job description, producing a tailored cover letter highlighting key skills and experiences in seconds.

Pros and Cons: Jobscan excels at optimizing content for applicant tracking systems, potentially increasing your chances of getting past initial screenings. The downside is that this AI cover letter generator’s focus on keywords can sometimes result in less natural-sounding wording.

4. Kickresume

Key Features: Kickresume’s AI cover letter generator creates content based on your professional background and job descriptions. Users can choose from diverse templates designed for various industries and career levels.

Pros and Cons: The platform offers attractive templates and an intuitive interface. However, some users report that this AI cover letter generator’s content can sound generic without significant editing.

5. Piktochart

Key Features: Piktochart combines professional writing with clean, modern layouts. Users can either input a prompt or upload their resume to this AI cover letter generator to create a visually striking job application.

Pros and Cons: The professionally designed templates from this AI cover letter generator make letters stand out visually. However, the text often needs significant polishing, and design customization options can be limited.

6. Resume Genius

Key Features: Resume Genius offers an AI-powered cover letter builder that’s easy to navigate. After answering a few questions about your background, this AI cover letter generator formats everything for you. You can preview your letter using different templates and select matching resume templates for a cohesive application package.

Pros and Cons: The intuitive interface makes it simple to create professional-looking cover letters quickly. However, some users find that the content from this AI cover letter generator needs significant personalization to avoid sounding generic.

7. Rezi

Key Features: Rezi’s AI cover letter generator focuses on creating ATS-optimized applications. Its algorithms ensure that every cover letter is crafted to pass through applicant tracking systems while remaining compelling to human recruiters.

Pros and Cons: The platform excels at smart keyword integration based on job description analysis. However, some users find this AI cover letter generator’s one-click regeneration feature produces inconsistent results.

8. Rytr

Key Features: Rytr’s AI cover letter generator offers unique tone controls with over 20 options, from professional and formal to enthusiastic and friendly. Users can specify the job title, required skills, and desired creativity level.

Pros and Cons: The ability to generate multiple versions with different tones saves time on rewrites. However, this AI cover letter generator does not have direct resume integration, and the output is plain text requiring separate formatting.

9. Teal

Key Features: Teal offers a comprehensive career growth platform beyond simple cover letter generation. Its AI cover letter generator creates tailor-made documents by analyzing your professional experience alongside specific job requirements.

Pros and Cons: The holistic approach helps create a cohesive narrative that ties your experiences to the target role. The learning curve for this AI cover letter generator can be steeper than with simpler tools, but the results are often more personalized.

10. VisualCV

Key Features: VisualCV combines visual appeal with AI-driven content optimization. This AI cover letter generator’s platform offers customizable templates that ensure your cover letter gets noticed while the AI content improver refines your writing.

Pros and Cons: The intuitive drag-and-drop editor allows for easy customization, and analytics provide insights into how recruiters interact with your application. Some users find this AI cover letter generator’s templates limiting for specific industries.

Unlocking the Full Potential of AI Cover Letter Generators

The key to success with AI cover letter generators lies in using these tools strategically—leveraging their efficiency while ensuring your authentic voice shines through. By combining the capabilities of these tools with thoughtful customization, you’ll craft compelling cover letters that open doors to new opportunities without sacrificing the authenticity that makes hiring managers sit up and take notice.

Forbes.com | March 7, 2025 | Caroline Castrillon

The ability to work from home is perhaps the most valuable perk employers can offer in 2025, and research shows that those who offer remote work and flexible working options are more easily able to attract top-tier talent, especially in tech, who would be difficult to source otherwise.

Remote work is the new company car. “Employees don’t want to drive to work in a fancy car; they don’t want to drive to work at all,” said John Mullinix, director of growth marketing at Ladders.

Remote work is not only great as benefit to lure candidates in during the recruitment process; it enables employers to improve talent retention rates and reduce turnover too. Approximately 67% of professionals are looking for a new remote job this new year, according to a survey of over 3,000 U.S. workers conducted by FlexJobs in 2024.

But what is it about remote work that makes it such a popular choice for job-seekers and employed professionals alike?

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Working from home (or from another location that you temporarily call home at least) allows you to cut costs and protect the environment by saving time and expenses on the commute. This helps you gain time in productivity and focus, while using the extra time to be present for your family and other personal needs.

Remote work also provides flexibility and autonomy for your lifestyle, as well as career growth, without being tied to one specific work location. Many people who opt for working as digital nomads find that they experience improved wellbeing and are able to pursue their passions and interests while working remotely.

But with recent headlines of major employers like AT&T, BlackRock, Chipotle, HSBC and Amazon, as well as the U.S. government mandating full RTO, locating employers that are favorable to a remote work set-up can be challenging and disheartening.

23 Companies Now Hiring Remote Jobs

But there’s always a positive flip side. Although these companies (and perhaps many more over the course of the year) are pushing their workers to return to office full-time (or for the greater share of their work week), there are still other employers who recognize the value that remote work provides to their organizations and to their people, and they are currently actively hiring for work-from-home roles.

FlexJobs, a job board for flexible jobs including remote, part-time, and other “flex” opportunities, recently released a list of companies who posted the highest number of remote jobs in 2024. You might not have discovered them yet, but hopefully this fresh list will inspire your job search strategy, helping you to be more laser-focused with your networking and remote job applications:

1. Kforce
2. New York Life
3. Welocalize
4. PagerDuty
5. PNC
6. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking – SMBC
7. Grafana Labs
8. Blue Cross Blue Shield – BCBS
9. US Foods
10. Nielsen
11. Beacon Hill Staffing Group
12. General Electric – GE
13. Bristol-Myers Squibb
14. Harvard University
15. Thomson Reuters
16. Humana
17. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group – MUFG
18. Axon
19. Colgate-Palmolive
20. ManTech
21. Elevance Health
22. Adecco Group
23. SupportYourApp

These companies are hiring for a wide range of roles spanning customer service, legal research, and tech engineering. Have a look at the career pages of these companies; set alerts from their career sites for any new openings, and engage with their decision-makers professionally on platforms like LinkedIn.

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Forbes.com | February 20, 2025