If you plan on working in the U.S. as an accountant, you’ll likely want to become a certified public accountant (CPA). But what if you don’t plan on working in the U.S.? What if your career goals include living and working abroad? Fortunately, you don’t need to change your plans. You can still be an …
Rachel Pelta is the Head Writer at Forage. She was a Content Specialist at FlexJobs, writing articles for job seekers and employers who wanted to learn more about the world of flexible and remote work.
Before changing careers, Rachel worked in social services, helping ex-offenders find jobs. She conducted outreach to employers, taught clients how to search for jobs, and assisted with resume writing. As a supervisor she led a team of 15 direct reports, hired new staff, and collaborated with internal and external stakeholders.
Her work has been featured in Fast Company, HR News, The Ladders, MSN, and Money Talks News.
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A resume is mandatory to apply for almost every job you’ll ever want. And while you know a resume is a summary of your skills and work history, how you format your resume can play a crucial role in whether or not you’re selected for an interview. A functional resume is a type of resume …
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IT consulting (also called information technology consulting) is more than advising a company about which computers they should buy. It’s everything related to the information technology side of the business. From implementing new software to creating a plan to recover a crashed hard drive, IT consulting is a fast-growing career field. What Is IT Consulting? …
Information technology is a vast and growing field full of career opportunities — one of which is working as an information technology (IT) consultant. This person often plays an integral role in helping a company manage its IT infrastructure and advises leaders on how technology can influence the business’s success. This guide will help you …
A resume is a summary of your professional journey. It explains what you’ve accomplished, where you’ve worked, and what you’ve learned. But have you ever thought about the different types of resumes and which one you should use? If you didn’t realize there are different resume types, you’re in luck because this guide covers the …
Data scientists evaluate and interpret data logically and with standardized methods. In a sense, this makes data scientists fortune tellers without the crystal ball. How? Data scientists analyze historical data to create a predictive model that helps their company and leaders make mission-critical decisions. So, what is a data scientist, and what does a data …
If your post-college or career plans include graduate school or research, there’s a good chance you’ll need a few recommendation letters from your professors. But recommendation letters for graduate school or fellowship programs are different than the ones a high school teacher writes for your college applications. So, the way you ask for a letter …
Graduation is generally nine parts excitement and one part anxiety about what the future holds. But when you’re graduating into a recession, you might have more anxiety than excitement. Just because the economy isn’t great doesn’t mean a new grad can’t find a job. Here are 10 tips to help new grads get hired in …
In your search for a major or career path, you may have come across the actuary field and wondered, what is an actuary and what do they do? Actuaries help companies identify and manage risks to their business. And while you can major in actuary science, there’s more to becoming an actuary than graduating with …
Your LinkedIn profile supports and enhances your job application. You can go more in-depth about your skills, abilities, and accomplishments than on your resume. And because of this, you might not see the point of adding your resume to LinkedIn. However, including your resume as part of your LinkedIn profile has some advantages you may …