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A detailed view of a resume titled "HANNAH SHIRLEY," showcasing sections like Education, Professional Experience, Leadership, and Skills, with the caption "This is my exact resume!".
A list of "Resume Best Practices" is displayed, including tips like keeping to one page, customizing language, using simple fonts, and proofreading, against a blurred background.
NEW GRAD RESUME THAT GOT ME A ~$100K JOB
With resumes, there is a recipe for success! 📝 More often than not, you must first pass through the ATS system, which rates your resume based on how likely it thinks you meet the requirements of the open role. Once you pass that, you may go on to having your resume be looked at by a real human
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hannah 💟

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A red chair and a lamp in a room with a city view at night, featuring two red flag emojis and the text 'My red flags in job postings'.
A job posting for a 'Growth Marketing Coordinator' requiring '2-3 years of experience' for an 'entry level' role, set against an airplane wing view.
A job posting snippet stating 'Disqualifiers: Candidates with multiple gaps in work & job hopping will not be eligible for the role,' against a city street background.
Job searching? These are my red flags… 🚩
Over the years I’ve seen a lot of things in job postings I don’t love, many of which have now become red flags for me. And usually I won’t even apply if I see any of these! For me, I want to apply to (& work for) companies that value me and don’t want to get the most bang for their buck.
hannah 💟

hannah 💟

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A young woman looks intently at a laptop screen, with the text 'My career hot takes As a corporate girly' overlaid. This image serves as the title for an article about career advice and work culture.
A laptop, a brown notebook, and a pencil rest on a wooden table. The laptop screen displays a calendar. The text 'HIERARCHY ISN'T ALWAYS MERIT BASED.' is overlaid on the image.
A laptop screen shows a calendar with scheduled events, next to a notebook. The text 'NETWORKING CAN, AND OFTEN DOES, TRUMP SKILLS.' is overlaid, emphasizing a key career insight.
What I wish I knew before my first big girl job 👩🏻‍💻
What I wish I knew before my first big girl job Work culture is a game and you have to know how to play it. You should know this by now -- a colleague that is fun to work with can, and often does, beat the head-down, hard worker in promotions and opportunities. It can be hard (especially as a s
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Jane 🦧

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Being delulu got me my first acting job
ty Jesus for waking me up today i woke up to so much good news BOTH of my agents reached out to me with jobs for modeling and acting a director that personally reached out to me watched my “call back audition” and now im on my way to hang w some of my best friends God is good yall
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eduardo Jesus cardoso

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A young woman with long brown hair and a striped black and white sweater smiles at the camera from inside a car, with the Lemon8 watermark in the bottom left corner.
A mobile screen displays the Teal AI Resume Builder website, showing features like resume checking, job matching, and AI enhancements, with a sample resume analysis for 'Tina Miller'.
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5 FREE websites that’ll help you land a new job 💻
If you’re job searching and NOT using free websites and AI tools to improve your resume, cover letter and other application materials, you’re doing it all wrong! 🥲 I’ve been in the job search multiple times since the pandemic, so I know how hard it is to find a job right now… but this means comp
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hannah 💟

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A person smiling with eyes closed, sitting in front of two computer monitors, with the text "how i got my remote job" overlaid.
A MacBook Air displaying the Indeed.com website with job listings, accompanied by the overlaid text "ditch indeed ❌".
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how i got my REMOTE job✨
many people ask me how i got my remote job at 20 + because i don’t like gatekeeping over here, it’s time i share!! ⬇️ DITCH INDEED❌ — when i was searching for a remote job, my first thought was to go to indeed. and boy, was that a mistake! it’s so easy to make an application on there for “remot
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the best checklist for your next job interview ✅
when I first started prepping for job interviews, I thought “winging it” was the way to go. I’d skim the job listing, glance at the company’s website, and tell myself I’d figure it out in the moment. spoiler: I did NOT figure it out in the moment 😅 I’d get hit with questions I wasn’t ready for,
Alex | Career & Confidence

Alex | Career & Confidence

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8 job boards to find your next tech job! 💻
Looking for a high-paying tech job? These are some of my favorite job boards and websites to find top-paying, interesting jobs in the tech industry. You'll be able to find roles of all types on these sites—anywhere from Marketing to Operations to HR. Plus, these sites are easily searchab
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Alex | Career & Confidence

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A clean desk setup featuring a laptop, headphones, and various small items. The overlay text asks, 'What to do if you can't find a job after graduating?'
A laptop on a desk with papers and a water bottle. Text below suggests 'Look for higher paying internships' as a strategy for finding work after graduation.
A laptop displaying text next to a coffee cup on a wooden table. Text below advises 'Go to Graduate School' as an option for those unable to find a job after graduating.
What to do if you can’t find a job post grad
The job market out there is rough right now! So, you are not alone if you are facing no job after this summer. But, you still need to have a back-up plan! The best thing you can do is not waste time. Here is my plan if I cannot find a job after graduation: ✺ | Look for higher paying internships.
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Itsleilahclaire

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How to Ace a Job Interview ✅
Graduating college without having a job lined up can be stressful and leave you questioning your abilities. It’s important to remind yourself that the job market is tough right now for everyone, and your time will come soon! Even with a summer internship, I have been in the midst of finding a p
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How networking got me the job of an Admin Assist
I know you've heard this term many times before. I used to think Networking was hard! When in reality, you just have to step out of your comfort zone and go out of your way to talk and meet others who are successful in their careers! Networking changed my life with a simple phone call. P
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Vane 🎀

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Sleep? That’s my full-time job now 💤🐾
My most important meeting today? A nap 📅 Pup says: Sorry, I’m booked (for sleep). #puppy #puppylife #puppyoflemon8 #doglovers #golden retriever
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A person with dreadlocks, nose and septum piercings, wearing a patterned top and layered necklaces, takes a selfie in a car. The image is titled "LEM•N8 DIARY How my job ruined my mental health," with a Lemon8 logo and username at the bottom.
How my job ruined my mental health
Now guys, don’t get me wrong. I absolutely loved my job. I had amazing memories I enjoyed caring for my patients. When I first started working in my clinic I had HORRIBLE impostor syndrome. I never truly felt like I belonged there. Never knew why or how I just had that feeling the whole time.
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I Quit My Job! 🏃🏻‍♀️
Last year, I graduated college and quit my job. Backwards, I know. I had no plans but to leave the country. I desperately needed to escape and get inspired by my home country and my family there 🇹🇭. All of my businesses have come from inspiration of walking the streets or the beaches of Thailand. I
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Adelle | Sustainable Lifestyle

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I QUIT MY JOB!!! 👋🏽⌛️🏃🏽‍♀️
Honestly going to be super transparent with you ladies!! I absolutely hated the whole idea of working for someone else, doing something you don’t even like, just to earn a few coins and wait for the next paycheck 😭 I always knew I wanted to make $$ online, I tried everything from forex to drop ship
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Queen 🤍

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An office room features a wooden L-shaped desk with a laptop and water bottle, an office chair, and a window overlooking a green lawn. Text overlay asks, "Career How often is it okay to switch jobs?" with Lemon8 branding.
Would it be a bad idea to start lookin for new job
I've been working in my current industry since 22(now 26) and I am now on my third job. I left my old job chasing more money, now at 85,000 but the workload is a bit too much for me and it's affecting my mental health outside of work. I've been at this job for about 6 months. Would it b
Eliza

Eliza

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What I wish I knew before my first big girl job
the career advice I wish I had gotten before I landed my first big girl job!!! 👩🏽‍💼🤝🏽✨ I know the job search process can be both exciting and horrifying at the same time, so here are three things I wish someone had told me before i landed my first big girl job! 🤫 1. Always negotiate salary b
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Baki Izzat

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A water ride at an amusement park at dusk, with the text 'summer job recommendation for college students' overlaid. A small sign says 'HAVE TICKETS READY'.
Four young women, smiling and embracing, stand together under a wooden structure, with the text 'WORKING AT AN AMUSEMENT PARK!' overlaid.
Six young people in a dimly lit laser tag arena, holding laser guns and wearing glowing vests, with the text '+ (SPECIFICALLY AS A RIDE OPERATOR)' overlaid.
Summer job recommendation: 4 college students
💸✨🫶 My biggest job recommendation for a college student would have to be working at a local amusement park! More specifically if it is family owned and smaller:) I have worked there for 2 seasons now in the summer throughout college and I literally cannot picture myself elsewhere. Here’s some fa
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Katie🌞🎀🫶

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A smiling teacher stands in a colorful classroom, arms outstretched, with the title "DAY IN MY LIFE AS A TEACHER WITH A SECOND JOB" overlaid.
A person cleans their face with a wipe, with the text "6-6:45 GET READY" indicating the start of their day.
A bento box contains salami, cheese, crackers, and oranges, alongside a banana and a protein bar, labeled "PACK LUNCH & BREAKFAST."
WORK WITH ME AS A TEACHER WITH A SECOND JOB!😅💖
Heyyy to all my fellow teachers! Here’s a look at a day in my life as I am still working my summer job until the end of fall! We all need that extra money! I have found that as I get more years of experience, it is easier for me to be able to work another job during the school year. Today was a
Kylie Lenear✏️🧡

Kylie Lenear✏️🧡

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i need help finding a work from home job!!
To all my work from home people, please help me! How were you able to get one? I don’t have a college degree but have inside sales and customer service experience, i suffer from ulcerative colitis so being home is my best option right now!
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brookelusk60

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A laptop displays a LinkedIn job search page with results for social media marketing jobs. Text overlays read "I need help finding... SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING JOBS!!" and a heart icon and Instagram logo are visible, reflecting the user's job search struggles.
I NEED JOB HELP!!🤍
I have been having the hardest time finding a job in social media marketing. It makes me so annoyed that all these jobs I apply for just never give me a chance to interview. I only had two interviews last year, and I had many job applications out. I did end up taking a break for awhile and not
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Lauren

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should I lie on my resume and job interview?
I’m looking for a job. Now I have a job interview and I really want this position. But it has insane requirements and judge people for unfair reasons (job gaps, not outgoing enough). They require 3+ years experience to do stuff you can figure out in 10 minutes (sales, retail, customer service). By
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Lulu

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I QUIT MY JOB & here’s how I make my money now… 💰
One thing I do miss from working in corporate is the consistent paycheck & benefits! But nothing compares to the flexibility I’ve had while being self employed / freelancing! Most of my income now comes from offering social media services to clients, especially around content creation! My ba
hannah 💟

hannah 💟

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Can you guess what my job is?
I love my 9-5 job! I have been in this field for about 4 years now and I have finally found a place that will hopefully be my forever career. Any guesses on what my job is? #Lemon8Diary #workdayinthelife #dayinmywork #whatdoyoudo
Jess’s Journal

Jess’s Journal

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A laptop displays a LinkedIn profile page for Harneet Dhillon, showing her professional details, connections, and education. A pink water bottle sits beside the laptop. The image has text overlays "LINKEDIN Profile 101 Let's get you right!" and a Lemon8 watermark.
A close-up of a LinkedIn profile highlights sections for a professional headshot, keywords in the job title, a portfolio link, and the 'About' section for storytelling. It also advises highlighting best pieces in the 'Featured' section, with user comments visible around the profile.
A LinkedIn profile section shows advice for adding certifications with proof, including relevant skills for optimization, and linking past projects. The image emphasizes the importance of keeping the LinkedIn profile consistently updated.
how i optimized my Linkedin for job search
LinkedIn - your profile is just as important as your resume. Because nowdays, most applications are also asking for links to your account. Here's some tips to make sure you are optimizing your account to the max! Don't forget to add in your skills and tell your story in the About secti
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dhillon.diary

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questions you NEED to ask in a job interview📝💼💬
when I first started interviewing for marketing jobs out of college, I NEVER asked questions at the end of an interview—because I was worried that the interviewer would feel like I was quizzing them... what I didn't realize is that asking questions is the best way to 1) show your interest to
Alex | Career & Confidence

Alex | Career & Confidence

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What’s Your 9-5 Job? 👀
heeeey lemondropssss 🍋 let’s chat! What’s your 9-5 job? I’ll start. I was an Early Childhood Educator for 7+ years now I’ve transitioned to the Human Resource field. Wbu? #letschat #9to5 #workfromhome #jobsearch #CareerJourney #womenempowerment #hellolemon8 #lemon8creator #lets
Elexis Tiffany

Elexis Tiffany

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3 ways AI will impact my job as a content creator
I recently went to the Smart AI Leadership Summit in SF, and it made me reflect a lot on how AI is already changing the way I work as a creator. Tools like CapCut now use AI to auto-edit videos, which saves me so much time. I’ve used AI to help me script voiceovers, generate captions, and will u
hannah 💟

hannah 💟

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Finding a job
Is it just me or is it really hard to find a job? Like I worked at my first job for three years and in those three years I was trying to find a new job due to management issues. I was able to get the job I work at now last month but due to this being a part-time school job, I need a summer job, so
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Leah

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