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You're Blending In Too Much. Here's How To Stand Out. 

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Transitioning from teaching to a new career is tough, especially when you're up against so many other teachers making the same move. The job market can feel crowded. How can you stand out??

Common Solutions and Why They Might Not Work:

• Using Generic Resumes and Cover Letters
• Focusing Only on Your Teaching Experience
• Skipping the Networking Part

A Better Approach For You:

• Tailor Your Application Materials: Customize your resume and cover letter for each job. Highlight transferable skills and experiences that align with the job description. Use keywords from the job posting to ensure your application gets past applicant tracking systems (ATS). Click here to learn how.

• Showcase Transferable Skills: Focus on skills like leadership, project management, and communication. Provide specific examples of how you've used these skills in your teaching career and how they can benefit the new role. Click here to do an inventory of YOUR skills.

• Build a Strong Professional Network: Connect with people in your desired industry through LinkedIn, professional organizations, and networking events. Informational interviews can also provide valuable insights and connections. 

• Develop New Skills: Consider taking courses or earning certifications relevant to your new career path. This not only adds to your qualifications but also shows potential employers your commitment to learning and growth.

Want to Dive Deeper?

If you're ready to take your career transition to the next level and find the perfect job that matches your skills and interests, consider checking out the Elevated Careers Career Change Accelerator™. 

This no-fluff, to-the-point course shows you how to assess your strengths, choose your next career, network effectively, and position yourself as the strongest candidate.

Your Next Steps

Ready to stand out from the sea of other career changers?

Here's what do to next:

1. Review your current resume and cover letter. Identify areas where you can tailor them more effectively.

2. Make a list of your transferable skills and prepare concrete examples that demonstrate these abilities.

3. Start building or strengthening your professional network by reaching out to 3 industry contacts by the end of this week.

4. Research courses or certifications that can help you bridge the gap between teaching and your new career.

The key to standing out is doing the "little extra" things others aren't willing to do.

I hope you'll give this a try!

See you next week.