Career Coach
Emily Thompson
Emily coaches mid-career professionals and career switchers through resumes, cover letters, and interview prep with a plain-English, story-first approach.
About Emily
Emily Thompson is a career coach who has worked with more than 1,200 clients across tech, finance, healthcare, and nonprofits — with a particular focus on mid-career pivots and return-to-work transitions. She started her career in corporate recruiting before moving to independent coaching in 2016. Her approach emphasises narrative: most resumes fail not because of formatting but because the story underneath is unclear. At HatchCV she writes the career-transition guides, cover letter deep-dives, and the quantification playbooks that teach applicants how to turn duties into measurable achievements. She holds a BACP-registered coaching certification and is a regular contributor to HatchCV's editorial calendar on resume writing, summaries, and interview preparation.
Credentials
- 1,200+ coaching clients across tech, finance, healthcare, and nonprofits
- BACP-registered career coach
- Former corporate recruiter
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Posts by Emily (9)
Cover Letter vs Resume: Key Differences and When to Use Each (2025)
Understand the difference between cover letters and resumes. Learn what to include in each, when they're required, and how to make them work together for job search success.
Read Resume Tips300+ Resume Action Verbs and Power Words That Get You Hired (2025)
Transform your resume with 300+ powerful action verbs categorized by skill type. Replace weak words with strong verbs that showcase your achievements and get interviews.
Read Resume Tips30+ Professional Summary Examples for Your Resume (2025 Guide)
Get inspired by 30+ professional summary examples for different industries and experience levels. Learn how to write a compelling resume summary that gets results.
Read Career AdviceHow to Write a Career Change Resume: Complete Guide for 2025
Making a career transition? Learn how to craft a compelling resume that highlights transferable skills and positions you for success in a new field.
Read Resume TipsFrom Zero to Interview: A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Your First Resume with HatchCV
New to resume writing? This beginner-friendly guide walks you through creating a professional, ATS-optimized resume from scratch using HatchCV.
Read Interview TipsPreparing for Your Interview: From Research to 'Thank You' - A Comprehensive Guide
Master every stage of interview preparation with this complete guide. From company research to thank you notes, learn how to ace your interviews.
Read Career AdviceThe Cover Letter Conundrum: When You Need One, What to Say, and How to Make It Count
Demystify cover letters with this complete guide. Learn when they're required, what to include, and how to write compelling letters that get results.
Read Career AdviceNavigating a Career Transition: How to Reframe Your Skills for a New Industry
Making a career change? Learn how to identify and present your transferable skills to position yourself for success in a new field.
Read Resume TipsMastering the Art of the Resume Summary/Objective: Crafting Your Perfect Opening Statement
Learn how to write a compelling resume summary that captures attention and showcases your value. Includes templates and examples for every career stage.
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