💸 How Often Should You Refresh Your Resume?

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As Career Coach LaToia Burkley said in our IG Live chat on job searching last week, “It’s never a bad time to take an audit on your career and your career intentions.” It’s also never a bad time to spruce up your resume and LinkedIn profile, whether you’re looking or not.

This week, we’ve got some resources to help you get (or stay) ready for any opportunity that comes your way.

Cheering for you!

Deedi Brown, she/her
Senior Editor

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Revamp your resume, LinkedIn, and cover letter

Here are some best practices to follow as you create or refresh the spaces that show your value.

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Missed yesterday’s live chat on LinkedIn?

Good news: Our career coaches are hosting another one. Save your spot for Tuesday, April 12 before they fill up!

Q: How soon is too soon to leave a job?

It’s never too soon to leave a toxic job (ever!). But first, consider why you want to leave. Pinpointing the “why” will also help you avoid landing in a similar situation in the future.

Then ask the tough questions to determine whether it’s time to go. Are the challenges you’re facing unique to your particular manager, team, or division? Are they company-wide? Have you shared your concerns with your manager and HR? Are there opportunities elsewhere in the organization that might be a better fit for you? Can you leverage existing relationships to transition into a different area of business?

If you decide to leave, be prepared with what you’ll say if it comes up in an interview. Be honest and positive. You did what was best for you (and the company) long-term. You aren’t the first to quit a job so quickly and won’t be the last!

The right fit is out there — you just need to find it!

Gala Jackson (she/her)
Director of Coaching

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So … how do you know when it’s really time to quit?

We asked Sallie, and she has some advice: “Sometimes it’s really not you; it’s them.”

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$$ win of the week

“I was previously a contractor at a tech company. When I got another offer at a different company, I was able to negotiate my way to a full-time position with a pay bump, benefits, and equity! My advice to everyone: PLEASE don’t doubt yourself when it comes to negotiations!”

— Sinead, an Elle Raiser from San Francisco, CA

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•	The homebuying market over the past few years has been … intense. Now, 75% of recent homebuyers said they have regrets. (Psst: Read this if you have homebuying FOMO.) 🏡
•	Did your company give you stock options or another type of equity when you joined? Equity management start-up Carta just launched a super helpful Equity 101 course to help you understand it. 📌
•	How one guaranteed income program is “changing the lives of mothers in Mississippi.”
•	The House just passed the Secure Act 2.0. If it becomes law, it will make some big rule changes designed to help people save more (and earlier). Next it has to pass in the Senate.
•	Calling everyone who loves a chance to test their knowledge: Did you know that the SEC has a monthly investing quiz? (If you’re looking for something a little less jargony, may we suggest this?) 📓

Want resume tips from a pro? Our next live workshop is on Tuesday.

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💸 How Often Should You Refresh Your Resume?

This week’s money mood: Shooting our shot 💫

Revamp your resume, LinkedIn, and cover letter

Missed yesterday’s live chat on LinkedIn?

Q: How soon is too soon to leave a job?

So … how do you know when it’s really time to quit?

$$ win of the week

New$ that caught our eye

Want resume tips from a pro? Our next live workshop is on Tuesday.

This week’s newsletter was brought to you while browsing the 200+ new words added to Dictionary.com. Forward it to your friends who have embraced “forest bathing.”

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​​💸 How Often Should You Refresh Your Resume?

This week’s money mood: Shooting our shot 💫

Revamp your resume, LinkedIn, and cover letter

Missed yesterday’s live chat on LinkedIn?

Q: How soon is too soon to leave a job?

So … how do you know when it’s really time to quit?

$$ win of the week

New$ that caught our eye

Want resume tips from a pro? Our next live workshop is on Tuesday.

This week’s newsletter was brought to you while browsing the 200+ new words added to Dictionary.com. Forward it to your friends who have embraced “forest bathing.”

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