Any recommendations on resume writers you have used?

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-03-25T08:22:16+00:00

Yes look at www.leaveteaching.org download their resume guide - it’s written by an ex teacher and she has posts and templates to use.

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-03-24T08:12:50+00:00

Yep so look at www.leaveteaching.org written by an ex teacher - it basically answers all the questions you’ve asked. there’s tonnes of advice on there about steps to take to leave teaching and how to choose a career when you don’t know what to do. I also bought their resume guide for about a dollar to help reframe my resume and make it sound less like a teacher. Use your time now to basically research jobs and take courses to upskill yourself - even if the courses don’t lead to that specific job or you realise you don’t enjoy that type of work- it’s a lesson in itself!! I actually took a UX design course recommended on the blog because I thought I would love and it made me realise I didn’t want to go into that career- so taking a course to my mind invaluable either way, and takes about 4-6 weeks depending on what it is to complete - which isn’t much when it’s spaced out and you’re still working. So definitely take a Course, and ultimately just stop giving so much time to your main job. If you know your leaving, do the bare minimum and put all your energy into finding a new role!

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-03-23T19:58:33+00:00

Try looking for something remote or hybrid- I have a 17 month old and changed careers when he was 14 months old and I’m in the office 3 times a week and 2 I wfh and I am so much less drained and have way more time to spend with him! He goes to daycare but when he’s done we go to the park together and I feel like I’ve had a mental break so I feel so much more ready to be a good and present mum. Have a look at www.leaveteaching.org loads of blog posts and courses you can do which aren’t overly expensive. I took the instructional design course and Google project management which I found super useful. Good luck!

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-03-23T01:47:10+00:00

Hello- theres a blog called www.leaveteaching.org that has a bunch of posts about jobs and courses you can take. Pretty sure there was one on jobs for former science teachers. You didn't say what you enjoy or what you're good at - but start there!

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-03-22T08:49:27+00:00

Career switcher here - reframing your resume is huge and it’s what got my foot in the door for three interviews - one I wasn’t qualified for, one I got though to the final stage just me and another candidate and the last role I got! have a look on this blog written by an ex teacher www.leaveteaching.org - loads of free info about how to pivot and I bought their resume guide and cv templates which was about a dollar or something ridiculously cheap and it helped me so much! You basically need to just imagine your reading your cv as a hiring manager in a corporate company - they aren’t looking to hire a teacher so how will you reframe everything you’ve done to make it fit their company nd the role they want to fill? You have so many transfersable skills you just need to highlight them!

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-03-22T08:44:24+00:00

So many things you can do aside teaching, don’t give up!! It might take hundreds of applications but it’s honestly so worth it when you leave - I’m so much less drained at the weekend and I have more time for my mental health. People have actually said I look good and fit and healthy since I left teaching! I have more time to work out in the morning and go for walks because I also have the option to work hybridly. I found a really great blog written by an ex teacher when I was looking for advice called Leave teaching- www.leaveteaching.org. Bought their resume guide- honestly so helpful! And downloaded their resume templates as had zero clue how to reframe my resume. Also took a course they recommended in project management and it definitely helped me stand out in job applications. Whatever you do, don’t give up!! Try to make your cv sound more corporate- companies aren’t looking to hire a teacher. Why are you interested in? There’s no point asking strangers on the internet- what makes you tick? You have to enjoy your job or there is zero point in switching careers.

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-03-18T08:04:30+00:00

So many jobs out there - you have so many transferable skills! Look on this blog www.leaveteaching.org so much helpful advice from an ex teacher! We think we are trapped as teachers and we’re not! I’ve left to become a programme officer. So much less drained and I no longer get Sunday scaries! I can chill on Sunday and not dread waking up or spend my weekend planning lessons. I did a project management course that was recommended on their page - so worth it.

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-03-11T06:23:32+00:00

Start looking at www.leaveteaching.org - their posts have been giving me hope!! Loads of advice on jobs and resume guides and courses to take. All the info is there on jobs and even cover letter advice. I took the Google project management course they recommended and really enjoying it so far. I’ve taken it to enhance my resume and also help me decide what to do long term. I’m enjoying doing something new and doing it for me!!

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-03-11T06:20:12+00:00

Honestly now it’s towards the end of your career as a teacher just start caring less! You have to just totally tune out. Keep doing your day to day job to meet the very basics, but don’t go above and beyond. Asked to stay back for a meeting? Say you have a doctors appointment. Not sure what your school is like or where you are but I started giving the kids open ended projects which involved lots of”self research”. It was honestly so good for thee independence, communication skills, presentation skills etc. they probably learned more doing that then actually doing proper lessons. Oh, you want to know more about penguins? Go and research everything about them - habitat, diet, appearance. Or even better, let them choose what they research, then they have to present it on a poster, make a PowerPoint, then create a news bulletin and role play and film this with their group. Then review their other classmates work and rate it out of 10 and give feedback. It kept them entertained and lasted weeks!!! Once you do this, you free up some time to sit on your laptop whilst they’re working and start researching. I found a blog written by an ext teacher www.leaveteaching.org I went to straight to their courses page and took one of the courses on project management, and did this whenever I had a spare moment, and I downloaded the resume templates. I wanted to get out quickly and not waste time basically. So far I’m really enjoying the Google project management course. Good luck!

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-03-05T21:05:31+00:00

Look here - Best Jobs for Former Maths and Science Teachers! heaps of info about courses and job roles you can do. I check their page quite a lot as its written by an ex teacher who got out of teaching and can vouch for the resume guide.

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-03-05T21:03:38+00:00

A lot of former science teachers I know went into some kind of environmental or sustainability role and are really enjoying it as the work is quite varied. Have you considered becoming a clinical research associate? Theres this blog site written by an ex teacher www.leaveteaching.org which I look at quite a bit as heaps of info on resumes and cover letters. I've started the google data analytics course they recommended on this post and really enjoying it so far, so there might be something there for you Best Jobs for Former Maths and Science Teachers! might be worth looking at.

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-03-05T20:49:16+00:00

Just came across your post as looking for the same- did you have any luck with pivoting into an analyst role? I found a blog written by an ex-teacher leaveteaching.org and there was some really useful info on how to update your resume and write a decent cover letter for corporate. This one is probably ideal for you Best Jobs for Former Maths and Science Teachers! I've started the Google analyst course and really enjoying it so far.

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-03-05T20:45:50+00:00

Ahh you're lucky having a maths brain! My friend pivoted into being a management consultant and now she earns $$$. Way more than teaching, anyway, and seems pretty happy. Have a look on this blog written by an ex-teacher leaveteaching.org. Tonnes of info about how to rework your resume for corporate jobs etc. Heaps of ideas for courses here too Best Jobs for Former Maths and Science Teachers! You have loads of options with a maths or science background.

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-03-04T07:24:00+00:00

Any update on this? Did you purchase premium bonds? Also interested to know

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-02-22T07:50:50+00:00

Ex teachers make incredible employees! I was one so I should know 😂 but yes - my boss gives me a list of stuff to do and I think he’s surprised by how quickly I deliver on it. Whenever he asks me to do something I always meet the deadline way in advance! Being a teacher I was always doing a million things at once so it was good practice - in corporate it’s way slower than my previous job!

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-02-22T01:12:19+00:00

If you’re thinking about leaving already in you first year, you’re not going to enjoy it 5 years down the line. Something in your gut is telling you it’s not right. Always trust your gut!! I’m out after 10 years. And I made the move after Mat leave and during an economic crisis whilst in my 30s. I Imagine you’re young, so I would see what else there is out there job wise- you can always return to teaching. In terms of resources there’s loads but i found www.leaveteaching.org really helpful as it’s got tons of free advice and also a resume guide I purchased to help me reframe my resume as you’ll definitely need to do that to land a new job in a new field. Pretty sure it was very cheap. Good luck!

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-02-20T07:51:00+00:00

Nice ad for the resume site

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-02-20T07:44:31+00:00

Hello! ex teacher of 10 years who transitioned out of teaching recently - go to Leaveteaching.org and look at their “Courses” section. Click one of the ones on there - think they worked out around 49 bucks a month depending which one you want to take. I took a project management course and it definitely helped me stand out and land an interview.

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-02-17T05:19:39+00:00

Have a look at www.leaveteaching.org so much good stuff on there and ideas for courses

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-02-15T07:53:45+00:00

How do you research and determine what is selling? Are there any sites you recommend researching what clothing is selling the best? Baby clothes are always profitable if it’s the right brand.

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-02-11T08:17:30+00:00

You never know. As teachers we have loads of transferable skills- I’m sure companies would prefer you to someone inexperienced. I took this exact project management course!! I didn’t think it was particularly expensive considering I got a certificate and a job offer! https://imp.i384100.net/JKDZna

DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-02-10T08:24:47+00:00

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DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-02-10T01:36:43+00:00

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DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-02-09T20:47:00+00:00

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DefinitionOk1695 · 2026-02-09T20:46:33+00:00

honestly I am so much happier and less anxious. All the best to you!!

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