In this episode, career coach and hiring manager Sarah Decker opens the lid on what really happens when someone scrolls your resume over lunch — and what moves you into the yes, no, or maybe pile.

Homework: Begin your Master Resume

1. Word Document: Header

First and Last Name

Email address, Phone Number, City State

2. Professional Summary

3. Recent Work Experience

Job Title

Employer

Accomplishments, Experience, Impact

(Repeat for all Jobs)

4. Education

5. Skills and Certifications

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about coaching at ⁠sarahdecker.com ⁠
• Follow Sarah on Instagram ⁠@advanceprofessionalcoaching ⁠
• Share this episode with your work bestie 💛

Chapters:

00:00 A Day in the Life: Balancing Work and Family

02:52 The Importance of a Strong Resume

06:00 Sorting Resumes: Yes, No, and Maybe Piles

09:06 Crafting the Perfect Resume: Key Elements

11:55 Navigating Job Applications: Strategies for Success

15:07 Understanding ATS: Making Your Resume Stand Out

18:12 The Power of Language: Framing Your Experience

21:04 Encouragement for Women: Apply for the Job

23:55 Creating Your Master Resume: A Living Document

27:04 Final Thoughts: The Resume as a Door Opener

In this episode, I share the very real, very messy story of how Advance Professional Coaching was born in the middle of early-pandemic chaos. It’s a reminder that sometimes your calling arrives in the most overwhelming seasons of your life.

Reflection Prompts:

1. Where are you feeling a spark or pull... even in the middle of your fully, messy life?

2. Who has already reflected a skill, talent, or gift back to you that you're not using yet?

3. What is one tiny step toward a shift you could take without blowing up your whole life?

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about coaching at sarahdecker.com
• Follow Sarah on Instagram @advanceprofessionalcoaching
• Share this episode with your work bestie 💛

Chapters:

00:00 Navigating Life During the Pandemic

03:15 The Unexpected Opportunity

05:34 Building a Coaching Business

08:33 Embracing the Working Mom Identity

10:58 Finding Time for Growth

13:12 The Birth of Advanced Professional Coaching

15:28 Reflection and Moving Forward

16:57 Notes to Past Self

In this episode, career coach Sarah Decker shares thetrue story of her own “I hate my job” moment, the quiet breaking point that changed everything, and what it really looks like to outgrow a job and start over.

Reflection Prompts

1. What did you first whisper, "I hate my job" (even quietly to yourself)?

2. What might that feeling be trying to tell you?

3. If it's not failure, what might it be opening space for?

Resources & Links

• Learn more about coaching and support at sarahdecker.com
• Follow Sarah on Instagram @advanceprofessionalcoaching
• Share this episode with your work bestie 💛

Chapters

 00:00 The Defining Moment of Change

09:14 The Breaking Point andSelf-Discovery

13:25 Evolving Purpose and NewBeginnings

16:02 NEW CHAPTER

Ever whispered “I hate my job” to your work bestie? You’re not alone. In this first episode, career coach Sarah Decker gets real about the conversations we all have behind closed doors, why so many of us feel stuck at work, and how to start finding your way back to what lights you up.

Reflection Prompts:

1. What’s the real thing I want to say about my job right now, not the polished version, the real one?

2. Where do I feel an itch for more, more energy, more alignment, more meaning? 

3. If I stopped trying to follow the “right” path and instead followed my gifts… what might open up?

Resources and Links:

• Follow Sarah on Instagram @advanceprofessionalcoaching
• Learn more about coaching and support at sarahdecker.com
• Share this episode with your work bestie 💛

Chapters:

00:00 The Role of Relationships in Career Transitions

03:51 Creating a Safe Space for Honest Conversations

04:15 Understanding Job Market Trends

06:12 Embracing Career Evolution and Growth

10:07 Identifying Your Unique Gifts and Passions

13:41 Overcoming Career Change Fears and Misconceptions

14:18 Reflection Prompts for Career Clarity