I know what you might be thinking—retail, frantic holiday shoppers, long hours. But as a career coach who's seen it all for over a decade, I can tell you that a temporary gig during the holidays can be a total game-changer, and it's so much more than just retail.

You’ve heard the whispers, right? “Cover letters are dead.” “Nobody reads them.” “It’s just a formality for the Application Tracking System (ATS).” And honestly? They’re partially correct.

Let's talk about a feeling we've all had: that soul-crushing moment when you've just fired off your 50th job application this week, and your inbox is still a ghost town. It's frustrating, right? You're doing the work, putting in the time, and casting a wide net, but you're not seeing the results you expected.

Creating a resume can be overwhelming, especially if it's your first time. But don't worry! A well-organized resume is your key to grabbing the job you want. This guide will walk you through building your resume step by step using two popular tools: Canva and Microsoft Word.

So, the next time frustration with the job market sets in, reflect on your approach. Are you doing everything possible to stand out? Are you ready to put in the necessary work to find a job that matches your skills and career goals? The answers to these questions might just be the keys to your success in this ever-evolving landscape.

The rise of AI is a massive game-changer, and it's completely normal to feel a bit of anxiety about it. For many Career Bloomers, especially in entry-level tech, administrative, and creative roles, the impact is already being felt. The good news is that AI isn’t just replacing jobs; it's creating new ones and reshaping existing roles. The key is to stop thinking about a job as a static thing and start thinking of your career as a constantly evolving journey.

The question on every job seeker's mind right now is how to rise above the noise. With a notable increase in unemployment and a decline in overall hiring, the competition is real. But here's the good news: the most effective strategies for standing out go beyond simply applying to hundreds of jobs. It’s about being deliberate and strategic with every step you take.

Ghosting is the New Normal (for Companies, too): You've probably heard about it, but the reality is that the job search process is a lot slower and more impersonal than it used to be. Many companies are getting thousands of applications for a single role, so don't take it personally if you don't hear back. It's a marathon, not a sprint, and your job is to keep your head up and stay focused on the roles that are the best fit.

So, as we navigate the complexities of the 2025 job market, we must ask ourselves: Is relying on generic or AI-written resumes, in combination with mass applying, a strategic move towards career success, or is it a deeper plunge into the downward spiral of frustration and missed opportunities?

You are casting a wide net... or are you? The theory seems to be, send out as many job applications as possible and hope one sticks. But I can't help but think: in all that time you spent clicking the apply button and sending it out with all 7 seconds of consideration, could you have applied to fewer jobs with more purpose and seen better results? Are you job searching out of frustration and panic, or purpose and desire?

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