Send us a textThis week, Vanessa focuses on managing stress, understanding the impact of yelling, and keeping up with evolving resume trends. Designed for educators transitioning to new career paths, this episode provides actionable insights and practical tips.In Our Segment on Stress Management:  Vanessa talks about how yelling, whether literal or metaphorical, can activate stress responses such as fight, flight, freeze, or fawn, leading to feelings of anxiety, guilt, or withdrawal. Recognizing the emotional toll of yelling is essential for maintaining mental health. Strategies to help build resilience are detailed. Career Transition and Job Search: Vanessa advises replacing the “Competencies” section on resumes with a “Highlights” section to showcase 3-4 impactful skills or achievements.Keywords from job descriptions should be bolded to improve visibility in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).The rise of short-form video resumes as a new standard for job applications is highlighted, encouraging listeners to prepare for this trend.Today's Teacher HackVanessa provides a practical hack for becoming comfortable with short-form videos, emphasizing that discomfort with self-viewing on video often stems from natural facial asymmetry and unfamiliarity with mirrored images. With regular practice, individuals can build confidence in their video presentations.Links!Montage from the movie, Real Genius  LINK Connect with Vanessa              [email protected]              Leave a voicemail or text at 512-640-9099              Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn!              Schedule a free Discovery Session with Vanessa here                 Follow Vanessa on Bluesky @beyondteaching.bsky.social              Visit the homepage at TeachersinTransition.com to learn more!Support the PodcastSubscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform.Share this episode with someone who might benefit from its insights! The transcript to this podcast is found on the episode’s homepage. 

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