Sarah Chen
Career Strategist
13 guides published
Pillar overviews
Career Growth
Your First 90 Days at a New Job: The Playbook Nobody Gives You
The first 90 days decide how the next three years go. Here's the week-by-week plan that separates people who thrive from people who stall.
Jobs for People Over 50 That Pay Well and Welcome Experience (2026)
Real careers where experience is the asset, not the liability. Pay ranges, career-change paths, and which employers genuinely value older workers.
Job Search
Return to Work After a Break: A Practical Roadmap
Going back after a career break (caregiving, health, burnout) is doable. Here's the month-by-month plan that works.
Work-From-Home Jobs for Parents That Actually Pay the Bills
Real remote jobs with flexible hours that clear $50k+. What pays, which platforms are legit, and how to spot the stay-at-home-parent scams.
Resumes
Entry-Level Resume Guide: How to Write a Resume With Little or No Experience
No work history? That's fine. Here's how to build a strong entry-level resume from internships, school, and side projects.
How to Write Resume Bullet Points That Actually Get Interviews
Most resume bullets read like job descriptions. Here's how to write bullets recruiters stop scrolling for.
How to List Skills on a Resume (Without the Generic Mush)
Most resume skills sections are useless. Here's what to include, how to order it, and what to cut.
Resume Summary Section: How to Write One That Actually Gets Read
The 3-4 line summary at the top of your resume is the most-read part. Here's how to write one that earns the rest of the page.
How to Write a Resume That Gets Past ATS Filters in 2026
Most resumes get killed by ATS software before a human sees them. Here's how to write one that makes it through.
Freelance and Contractor Resume: How to Frame Self-Employed Work
Freelance history can look scattered on a resume. Here's how to frame it as continuous, credible experience.
The Best Resume Format in 2026 (Chronological vs Functional vs Hybrid)
Which resume format should you use? A direct answer based on your career stage, gaps, and the job you're going for.
Career Change Resume: How to Position a Pivot Without Looking Scattered
Switching industries? Your resume has to tell a coherent story, not list random jobs. Here's how to write one that lands.
Modern Resume Design in 2026: What's In, What's Out
Infographic resumes are dead. Ultra-minimal single-column designs are winning. Here's what works and what to avoid.