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How to Explain a Demotion on Your Resume
In this episode of The Resume Room, Lucas and Luna tackle a career resume challenge that many people face but few know how to frame: a demotion. Using the example of a marketing manager who stepped down to an individual contributor role, they discuss how to position a demotion as a strategic choice rather than a failure. The hosts cover how to decide whether to list the higher title or the current one, how to frame the story in a cover letter or interview, and what to do if the demotion was involuntary. They also share practical tips on how to handle the gap between the two roles and how to…
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