After polishing your resume, sending your application through the applicant tracking system (ATS), and refreshing your inbox more times than you can count, you’re scheduled for a job interview! But as the big day arrives, something happens that upends your plans, and now you have to figure out how to cancel a job interview without …
Rachel Pelta is the Head Writer at Forage. She was a Content Specialist at FlexJobs, writing articles for job seekers and employers who wanted to learn more about the world of flexible and remote work.
Before changing careers, Rachel worked in social services, helping ex-offenders find jobs. She conducted outreach to employers, taught clients how to search for jobs, and assisted with resume writing. As a supervisor she led a team of 15 direct reports, hired new staff, and collaborated with internal and external stakeholders.
Her work has been featured in Fast Company, HR News, The Ladders, MSN, and Money Talks News.
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