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Rachel Pelta

Head Writer

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.

Favorite Career Advice

Your job can have a major impact on your life. While salary is important, don't forget about things like learning new skills, career growth, and having enough time outside of work to do the things that matter to you.

Experience Highlights

  • 5+ years hiring and managerial experience
  • 7+ years direct experience helping job seekers find work

Latest Articles

I Asked ChatGPT to Write Resumes, Including Mine. Here’s What Happened.

Whether you think artificial intelligence (AI) is coming for your job or not, it’s here to stay. And the buzziest of all AI is ChatGPT. Though it’s capable of many things, should ChatGPT write your resume? Consider ChatGPT’s compelling results. A recruiter put ChatGPT-generated documents to the test and found that they landed interviews. And …

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Guide to Working at Uber

Like many products, Uber started as the solution to a common problem: how to get a cab in less-than-ideal conditions. From that thought, a global company and new industry were born. And while you’ve likely caught a ride in an Uber, have you ever wondered what it’s like working at Uber? This guide covers applying …

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What Is a QA Engineer?

QA engineers play a vital role in the software development cycle. And while they understand how to code, run tests, and squash bugs, the QA engineer does so much more. They also communicate, collaborate, and use their business acumen to ensure the end product achieves multiple goals. So, exactly what is a QA engineer? This …

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What Is a QA Analyst?

A QA analyst is the person who analyzes the QA process. And that makes sense. After all, an analyst analyzes and, in this case, the analyst is analyzing a process. But what exactly is a QA analyst looking for? And what do they do when they find it? Do they do more than analyze? It’s …

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