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How To Explain a Career Change in Your Cover Letter (With Examples)

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How To Explain a Career Change in Your Cover Letter (With Examples)

If you’re more comfortable writing code than writing about yourself, you might find cover letter requirements tedious or even intimidating. For job seekers who are switching careers though, a cover letter is the perfect opportunity to bridge the gap between your past roles and where you want to go.  

Even if you’re making a big career change, there are skills and lessons from your previous experience that will be a huge asset in future roles. As a career switcher, you likely have a lot of ground you could cover in the letter, but avoid the temptation to throw everything at the wall and see what sticks. Give the most space to the most important takeaways — recruiters and hiring managers will likely skim longer letters anyways.  

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Curating your story and focusing on the commonalities between this opportunity and your previous experience will show that you understand the role and industry, and what you can bring to it. While cover letters aren’t always required for job applications (and some people even think they’re unnecessary), crafting a concise and focused letter is still a great exercise. Why you’re making a career change is bound to come up in interviews, so it’s good to be able to articulate your reasons for doing so confidently. Here are some dos and don’ts to keep in mind when writing your cover letter so you can stand out as a candidate. 

Do highlight: Transferrable technical skills 

If there’s any overlap in the technical skills you developed in previous roles and this opportunity, spell out those connections. “Highlight things from your previous career path that will be beneficial in your new career,” says Jean du Plessis, Senior Engineering Manager at Upbound. 

You might have taken an interest in technology while working in a different field, so you volunteered to set up the company website, for example. Perhaps you have some portfolio projects using some of the same languages or frameworks in the company’s tech stack. 

Example: Applying to a Business Intelligence Data Analyst position 

“As a Marketing Manager, I work with teammates across the marketing department and wider business to develop campaigns to reach new customers. My favorite part of the job is using data to report on campaign performance and refine marketing strategy, so I’m excited about the opportunity to make data analysis my full-time focus.”  

Don’t: Try to hide your gaps  

If you’re making a career change, there will naturally be areas where you lack experience. Highlighting your growth areas and enthusiasm to learn will create a far better impression than glossing over or attempting to disguise them. The same applies to technical interviews — being transparent you don’t know something and talking about how you’d figure it out is always better than hiding it. If you want to feel more confident that you meet the role’s requirements before you even go into the interview, you can use our job-readiness checker to analyze how your skills fit the job description.  

Many job seekers get discouraged when positions require years of experience just to apply. One way to overcome this experience gap is by having a strong portfolio of projects and talking about the languages or skills you’re currently studying.  

Remember that anyone applying for a junior role will be in the same position, and hiring managers expect there to be a ramp-up period for onboarding and training entry-level folks. You can present these hard skills gaps as opportunities for growth and call out the aspects of the role that excite you.  

Example: Applying for a Front-End Engineer position 

“One of the aspects of this role that appeals to me is building UIs leveraging React. I’ve taken several React courses and built my own projects using React (here’s a link to my portfolio project) and am excited about the opportunity to gain more experience using it in a professional setting and learning from my teammates.” 

Do highlight: Soft skills 

“Technical skills can be learned, but character attributes that you’ve already developed and have evidence for are a bonus,” says Jean. As a candidate making a career shift, it will benefit you most to focus your cover letter on mapping the soft skills you’ve already demonstrated to the new career you’re pursuing.  

Soft skills are highly transferable, even across industries. “If you were a Chef, for instance, you have experience with working under pressure,” says Jean. Having experience in different environments often means you have a fresh perspective to bring to the role. 

Example: Applying for a Support Engineer position 

“In my previous role in food service, I learned to work under pressure and meet the diverse needs of customers. I’m adept at coordinating with a team to manage multiple tasks at once and deliver orders on time, even during peak hours. My adaptability and problem-solving skills directly apply to critical situations that Support Engineers face, like escalations.” 

It can also be advantageous to have previous experience in other roles within the same industry or sector — even if you didn’t work for a “tech” company. Technical skills are needed in almost every industry today, and you can bring valuable context to a role if you have worked in the industry before. Codecademy learner Jacinta Hayward landed an interview for a cybersecurity role at a healthcare company because of her background working in the disability sector. 

Don’t: Undervalue your professional and lived experience 

Don’t downplay your experience in the workplace. Your experience and growth from problem solving, navigating situations of conflict, negotiating deliverables and due dates, and understanding customer needs are all valuable to potential employers. “You have an advantage in that you’re bringing more work and life experience to an entry-level role,” says Jean. “You have worked with people and learned the politics of business.”  

You might think that drawing these connections between your past and desired roles is too obvious or making a reach, but hiring managers are often more open to it than you might think. If someone is skimming your resume or LinkedIn profile quickly, they might not reach those conclusions themselves. Your cover letter is where you can add that color and context to your career journey.   

Example: Applying for a QA Tester position 

“As a gamer and early adopter of technology, I’ve always enjoyed beta testing new releases. I find it fun to identify bugs and glitches, and like collaborating with developers to share feedback and improve on the user experience. I believe my attention to detail and experience communicating with developers will be as asset as a QA Tester.” 

Do: Tailor your resume 

While your cover letter is a critical part of your application, especially if you’re making a career change, don’t neglect your resume. While there’s no perfect resume (don’t get hung up on whether it should be one or two pages, for example), you do want to prioritize the most relevant experience to the job you’re applying for. 

“Apply a weighting in terms of the amount of space on the page you give to the most important roles you’ve held,” says Lucy Jones, Headhunter and Director of the Executive Search firm Lawson Brooke. “Those could be the roles you held the longest, or had the greatest impact in, determined against the role to which you’re applying.” If there are common threads throughout your career path, like the types of customers the company served or professional skills you applied, give those the most prominence in your resume.  

“It sounds like a lot of hard work — and it is — but you would naturally have more than one resume to emphasize different aspects of your career,” says Lucy. You can read more about optimizing your resume and LinkedIn profile in our article about how to get a hiring manager’s attention without a degree. 

If you’re feeling really stuck, try asking Chat GPT to write the cover letter for you so you have a rough first draft to work with. You don’t want to submit an AI-generated cover letter as is, but having something more than a blank page can be helpful to overcome writer’s block. You can also browse Codecademy learner stories for more inspiration on how other career changers describe their career change journeys. 

At Which Museum or Venue Would You Like to Spend the Night?

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At Which Museum or Venue Would You Like to Spend the Night?

Imagine having free rein at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, with its famous Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton and life-size model of a blue whale. Or getting a chance to see the Terra Cotta Army in Xi’an, China, without the crowds. Or exploring the seminal Sydney Opera House in Australia after dark.

If you had the opportunity to sleep over at one of these places, or another science, art or cultural institution of your choosing, would you take it?

In “A Night to Remember at the Opera, Complete With a Phantom,” Elisabetta Povoledo writes about a group of 130 children, ages 8 to 10, who got to sleep over at the Teatro Costanzi, an opera house in Rome. She explains why the theater hosted the event:

“The theater is a place where strange things happen, where what is impossible becomes possible,” Francesco Giambrone, the Costanzi’s general manager, told the children Saturday afternoon when they arrived to participate in a get-to-know-the-theater-sleepover.

Music education ranks as a low priority in Italy, the country that invented opera and gave the world some of its greatest composers. Many experts, including Mr. Giambrone, say their country has rested on its considerable laurels rather than cultivate a musical culture that encourages students to learn about their illustrious heritage.

With little backing from schools or lawmakers, arts organizations like the Costanzi have concluded that it is up to them to reach out to the young.

The article continues, describing what the children did during their night at the theater:

On Saturday, the children watched part of a rehearsal for an upcoming performance of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony — “the conductor uses a wand to direct music, not so different from Harry Potter’s but more important,” Ms. Nigro said. They learned how the staff cleaned the world’s biggest chandelier in a historic building, and they got to know the ins and outs of the theater via a treasure hunt (read general mayhem) that had them scrambling up and down stairs, flitting in and out of stalls like a multicharacter French farce.

Emma the phantom — Valentina Gargano, a soprano in the opera’s young artists program — made an encore, exacting a promise from the children that they would tell their friends about “this magic place” and come back when they grew up.

One girl had been so convinced that Ms. Gargano was a real ghost that the organizers made sure they met when the soprano was in street clothes.

After being serenaded with music, including Brahms’ classic lullaby, the children settled down (or tried to) in a patchwork of sleeping bags on an artificial green lawn used in a previous production of Madama Butterfly. Above them loomed oversize photos of some of the stars who performed at the Costanzi, like Maria Callas, Herbert von Karajan and Rudolf Nureyev.

After breakfast on Sunday, the children took part in workshops at which they designed colorful paper ballet costumes, learned basic ballet positions, sang as part of a choir (some more enthusiastically than others) and played an opera-themed version of snakes and ladders. The game was designed and overseen by Giordano Punturo, the opera’s stage manager, done up in a tuxedo and colorful top hat.

Students, read the entire article and then tell us:

  • What are your thoughts on the sleepover at the Teatro Costanzi? Does it sound like an event you would have liked to attend when you were younger?

  • If you could spend the night at any museum or venue — a specific museum, theater, library, art gallery, sports stadium, botanical garden — anywhere in the world, where would you like to go? Why? What fascinates you about that place?

  • Imagine you had nearly free rein at that place during your sleepover; you could go anywhere, see anything and talk to anyone who worked there. What would you most like to do, learn, experience or explore?

  • The sleepover at the Costanzi was part of a campaign to make up for what experts see as a lack of music education in Italy. How important do you think education in the arts is? Does your country prioritize it enough? Do you ever wish you had more opportunities to take classes in music, theater, film, visual arts and the like, or to participate in events like the one described in the article? Why or why not?

  • The sleepover was also an effort to make theater and opera more familiar and accessible, especially to children. How welcome and comfortable do you feel in places like museums and theaters? What do you think cultural institutions like these could do to attract more young people?

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New Stamp Design

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New Stamp Design

A French treasure is being celebrated with its own postage stamp: the baguette. And this one is scratch-and-sniff.

As Paris prepares to host millions of visitors for the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, the new stamp features a cartoon image of a baguette wrapped in a tricolor ribbon.

If you were to design a stamp to celebrate a “treasure” of the country or region where you live, what would you feature? What would the design look like? If it were scratch-and-sniff, what would it smell like?

Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.

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Word of the Day: coalesce

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Word of the Day: coalesce

The word coalesce has appeared in 113 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on March 10 in “Klimt Landscape Show Is More, and Less, Than Expected” by Roberta Smith:

It was exciting to look forward to the exhibition “Klimt Landscapes,” now at the Neue Galerie. Klimt, of course, is Gustav Klimt (1862-1918), the Austrian modernist widely beloved for his paintings of the most beautiful women of Vienna’s haute bourgeoisie.

… Drawing primarily from its own holdings, the Neue has surrounded the few Klimt landscapes on hand with clusters of visual and archival material, some of it refreshingly unfamiliar. This includes photographs from family snapshots to fancy collotype reproductions of Klimt’s paintings, and enough pictures of the artist to make him the first modern art star. Also here: examples of Werkstätte furniture, jewelry and silverwork and related garments; posters and postcards. It is like so many dots waiting to be connected: Together they coalesce into an unusually intimate view of Klimt’s life, work and milieu.

Can you correctly use the word coalesce in a sentence?

Based on the definition and example provided, write a sentence using today’s Word of the Day and share it as a comment on this article. It is most important that your sentence makes sense and demonstrates that you understand the word’s definition, but we also encourage you to be creative and have fun.

If you want a better idea of how coalesce can be used in a sentence, read these usage examples on Vocabulary.com. You can also visit this guide to learn how to use IPA symbols to show how different words are pronounced.

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Color Love | Tasty Orange

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Color Love | Tasty Orange

Color Love | Tasty Orange - featuring yellow, orange,red and blue

My original idea for this post was to suggest a yellow color palette that would be ideal for food bloggers. However, I’m not personally a big fan of the color yellow. I prefer more subdued or warmer tones, even when incorporating yellow in my designs. So, I’m thrilled to present to you today a tasty orange color palette that’s full of vivid and warm colors, with a touch of light blue for contrast. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Tasty Orange Color Palette

Orange and yellow hues are a delicious duo for food designs. These warm colors work together like a charm to whet your appetite, give you a happy boost, and captivate your attention. You can choose from a range of citrusy yellows to fiery oranges to set the mood you’re going for; however, my favorite combination will be one with bold red and very soft icy blue.

Tasty Orange Color Palette perfect for all food related content.

See our collection of other gorgeous color palettes by visiting our color palette section.

What do you think about this Tasty Orange Color Palette? I’d love to see how you incorporate these colors into your designs! Don’t hesitate to share your creations in the comments or on social media. Let’s inspire each other!

Make sure you take a look at our blog post about the importance of using color in blog design. It’s a really interesting read and will show you just how big of a role colors can play in your projects.

Looking for more inspiration?

Browse other color palettes. There are so many beautiful combinations out there to choose from!

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If you create something using today’s color palette, don’t forget to share it with me!

6 In-Demand AI Skills & How to Learn Them

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6 In-Demand AI Skills & How to Learn Them

Hiring tech pros with AI skills is more difficult than any other area of tech. Simply put, the growing demand for AI experts outweighs the supply — organizations are eager to incorporate AI into their businesses, but there’s a limited pool of AI talent to choose from. In fact, in Skillsoft’s IT Skills and Salary Report 2023, 30% of IT decision-makers report having the most difficulty hiring qualified AI professionals.

So, what gives? Tech teams and job seekers are certainly up for the challenge of learning new skills. But keeping pace with rapidly changing AI technology and discerning which skills are worth investing in can be difficult for individuals. The good news: Learning in-demand AI skills can boost your earning potential and help you stand out in the job market.

Learning about AI with Codecademy is one of the smartest things you can do to further your career in tech. Our courses are interactive and utilize industry-leading AI tools, so you can get hands-on experience working with AI systems as you learn about the concepts that power them. And with our career paths, you can build a portfolio of impressive projects [link to other blog] that show employers you can apply AI skills to real-world scenarios.

If you’re not sure where to begin, here are the most in-demand AI concepts, programming languages, frameworks, and systems as well as the courses and paths to start learning these skills.

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Generative AI  

A report from Indeed examined which tech skills can have the biggest impact on salaries. When a job included “generative AI” as a desired skill, the salary rose 47%, making it the highest-paying skill in the report. While it doesn’t take any technical knowledge to write or say a prompt for ChatGPT, knowing the tactical ways to deploy generative AI in your coding work will expedite and level up your development work. Get under the hood and gain experience building complex AI models. Who knows? You could be the one to drive the future of software innovation. 

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Machine learning  

Machine learning is the process of using algorithms to detect patterns in data and build models that represent aspects of reality. These models (whether accurate or not) are trained to perform various tasks. Machine Learning Engineers develop systems that enable computers to learn from data and make predictions, which involves tasks like creating scalable code, maintaining data pipelines, and building real-time applications. They collaborate with Data Scientists to implement and scale models, and their work requires a blend of programming skills and problem-solving abilities. 

Understanding machine learning opens new opportunities to build innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and provide valuable insights across industries. For example, e-commerce platforms use personalized recommendation systems to guide customers to products. In cloud computing, machine learning helps optimize resource allocation. And in healthcare, machine learning algorithms analyze medical images and aid in diagnosing and treating diseases. 

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Deep learning 

Deep learning is a subset of machine learning that uses neural networks that are trained on datasets to make predictions based on previously encountered scenarios. According to the Indeed report, people who understand deep learning make 47% more than those who don’t. If you know Python, NumPy, and some machine learning basics, you can create neural networks using frameworks like TensorFlow. PyTorch is another free open-source framework that offers an optimized tensor library for deep learning. PyTorch is developed by Meta and can be used for natural language processing and computer vision apps. 

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AI for coding processes 

With generative AI tools, developers can refine and optimize their workflows. When GitHub surveyed people who use GitHub Copilot, they found that developers code faster, feel less frustrated, and since they’re not bogged down by repetitive tasks, they have more mental energy to focus on fulfilling work.  

We recently added an AI Learning Assistant to select courses, so you can get instant personalized coding guidance and chat through your questions without leaving the platform. This tool is an excellent way to get practice working through coding problems with a generative AI sidekick and improve your prompting skills.   

There are countless ways that engineers use tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to be more efficient, thorough, and creative. And as AI models get more advanced, you can discover even more techniques for utilizing generative AI in your coding work.  

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Popular AI systems 

Just like you know when and how to use various programming languages, you should also understand the unique functionalities and use cases of all the industry-leading AI platforms. OpenAI, for example, focuses on developing and deploying general-purpose AI models through APIs that programmers can integrate into their own applications. Hugging Face is a community-driven platform that provides tools and resources for NLP and machine learning. And Midjourney specializes in AI-powered image generation and operates through Discord.  

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Unlock your potential with AI skills  

Check out our full catalog to find the AI courses and paths that fit your interests and goals as a developer. Want to work towards a career in AI? Learn more about the lucrative and rewarding careers you can have in AI, or read this list of standout AI skills for freelancers to have.  

Weekly Student News Quiz: Prime Minister Shot, Westminster Dog Show, Gen Z Trend

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Weekly Student News Quiz: Prime Minister Shot, Westminster Dog Show, Gen Z Trend

Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA): What Parents Need to Know

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Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA): What Parents Need to Know

Written by Liau Alex

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) might sound complicated, but it’s a valuable method for understanding and modifying behaviour. For parents guiding their child’s development, especially those with autism or behavioural challenges, understanding the basics of ABA can be incredibly beneficial.

How ABA Works

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is founded on key principles derived from studying how we learn and behave. These principles serve as the building blocks for behaviour analysts to understand and modify behaviour.

A fundamental concept in ABA is reinforcement. This involves finding ways to reward positive behaviour, such as giving praise or rewards, to increase the likelihood of it occurring again. The rewards are selected based on what the individual finds enjoyable and motivating.

Additionally, ABA employs techniques like prompting, shaping, and chaining to teach new skills or gradually modify existing behaviours. By breaking down complex actions into smaller, more manageable steps, individuals can make progress more effectively.

Applications of ABA

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is highly versatile and is often used to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It employs personalised plans to teach these children communication, social, and adaptive skills.

Additionally, ABA is effective in addressing challenging behaviours that may interfere with daily life or learning. Whether dealing with tantrums, aggression, or self-harm, behaviour analysts aim to understand the underlying causes and develop strategies to promote more appropriate behaviours.

Benefits and Efficacy of ABA

There is substantial research demonstrating the effectiveness of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Numerous studies across diverse groups and situations have shown that ABA significantly enhances communication, social skills, and independence, particularly for individuals who have received ABA interventions.

Furthermore, the benefits of ABA can be long-lasting. Many individuals continue to improve their skills and adapt to various situations over time, even after the completion of the program. This highlights the importance of starting ABA early and maintaining consistency to achieve the best outcomes.

Considerations for Parents

While ABA offers promising benefits, parents need to approach it with careful consideration and awareness of certain factors.

First and foremost, finding qualified ABA providers is essential. Look for professionals certified by reputable organisations with experience working with individuals similar to your child. Additionally, inquire about their approach, intervention strategies, and how they involve parents in the process.

Collaboration with ABA therapists is another key aspect of successful intervention. Establishing open communication and actively participating in the treatment planning process can help ensure that goals are aligned and progress is effectively monitored.

It’s also important for parents to recognise that ABA is just one component of a comprehensive treatment plan. Integrating other interventions, such as Speech Therapy, Social Skills Training, or educational support, can provide a holistic approach to addressing your child’s needs.

In conclusion, ABA holds immense potential for improving outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with developmental or behavioural challenges. By understanding its principles, applications, and considerations for implementation, parents can make informed decisions and empower their children to reach their full potential.

Are you interested in learning how Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is utilised to support children with Autism? Well, you’re in luck! Nurture Pods offers a free online class just for you.

ABA is known as the gold standard for treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and our course will teach you all about it. You’ll learn the basics of ABA, including what it is and how it works. Plus, we’ll show you different techniques, such as chaining and patterning, that can improve essential skills like moving, talking, thinking, and understanding things visually.

Our course is easy to follow and provides practical tips on using ABA to help children with autism. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and make a difference. Sign up now with Alison and start your journey towards understanding and supporting children with autism!

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About The Author

Liau Alex obtained his degree in Psychology from the National University of Singapore and specialises in childhood disorders, specifically learning and behavioural difficulties. He has many years of experience working with children exhibiting a wide array of learning and behaviour challenges, many of whom have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

As an author, Alex has two titles published by Future Horizons Inc. (USA), the world leader in autism and sensory resources. Schools worldwide have used his books for inclusive education and parent training for children with special needs. Titles under his name include School Shadow Guidelines (2015) and A Parent’s Guide to Early Intervention (2021).

Alex received training on early intensive behavioural intervention (EIBI) in Australia and subsequently went to the USA, where he received relationship development intervention (RDI) training under Dr Steven Gutstein and Dr Rachel Sheely. He has presented in Australia, Houston, and Singapore and has also been invited to participate in media interviews. Furthermore, he has worked with clients from across the globe, including China, Taiwan, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Boys and Cologne

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Boys and Cologne

According to a recent Times article, teen boys’ annual spending on fragrance rose 26 percent in the year ending in March. Axe, Old Spice and Bath & Body Works fell in its rankings of teens boys’ favorite fragrance brands, while luxury brands including Valentino and Jean Paul Gaultier climbed.

Do you know any tween or teen boys who covet — or use — high-end colognes? Do you use them yourself? What are your favorites? Why do you like them?

In general, what do you think is behind the trend of 11-to-15-year-olds — boys and girls — buying expensive cosmetics? How does this trend play out among the people you know?

Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.

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Word of the Day: apathetic

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Word of the Day: apathetic

The word apathetic has appeared in 41 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Jan. 29 in “Today’s Teenagers: Anxious About Their Futures and Disillusioned by Politicians” by Claire Cain Miller:

It’s not that soon-to-be voters are apathetic about public policy — this generation tends to be passionate about issues including climate change, abortion and the war in the Middle East, pollsters said.

But in the Common Sense Media survey, nearly two-thirds of respondents 12 to 17 said politicians and elected officials did not reflect the needs and experiences of young people. Boys and white respondents were slightly more likely to say so. Only 7 percent of teenagers said politicians represented young people very well.

Can you correctly use the word apathetic in a sentence?

Based on the definition and example provided, write a sentence using today’s Word of the Day and share it as a comment on this article. It is most important that your sentence makes sense and demonstrates that you understand the word’s definition, but we also encourage you to be creative and have fun.

If you want a better idea of how apathetic can be used in a sentence, read these usage examples on Vocabulary.com. You can also visit this guide to learn how to use IPA symbols to show how different words are pronounced.

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Students ages 13 and older in the United States and the United Kingdom, and 16 and older elsewhere, can comment. All comments are moderated by the Learning Network staff.

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