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Recognizing Toxic Workplace Signs — and Choosing Your Next Step
Toxic workplace signs are data. Use them to build clarity and a plan. When work starts costing you your sleep, your peace, or your confidence, it’s time to pause. Not every stressful job is toxic—but persistent dysfunction has a way of becoming normal over time. Knowing toxic workplace signs helps you stop second-guessing yourself and start making decisions with clarity. Toxic Workplace Signs (Beyond “Busy” or “Stressful”) A toxic workplace isn’t occasional friction—it’s per
Kerry Smith
Jan 152 min read


ATS-Friendly Resume: Make It Easy for Them to Say “Yes”
An ATS-friendly resume is simple, clear, and built for scanning. You don’t need a fancy resume—you need a resume that gets read. An ATS-friendly resume uses clean structure, relevant keywords, and clear outcomes so both the system and the recruiter can quickly understand your fit. Most resumes don’t fail because the candidate is unqualified—they fail because the resume is unclear. What Makes a Resume ATS-Friendly Mirrors job description language (keywords, tools, responsibil
Kerry Smith
Jan 152 min read


Job Search Emotions and Mindset: Don’t Let a Hard Week Define You
A strong job search mindset isn’t positivity—it’s steadiness and a plan. Job searching can mess with your head. Rejections sting. Silence feels personal. And when it lasts longer than you expected, it can shake your confidence. That’s why your job search mindset matters as much as your resume. A tough market is not a verdict on your talent, but you do need a plan to protect your energy and keep moving. Why Job Searching Feels So Personal Job searching hits identity and secu
Kerry Smith
Jan 142 min read
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