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Debra Wheatman, President of Careers Done Write, provides expert insight to the job search process that puts your career in gear with tips for interviewing, networking, job search strategies and how to create a winning resume and cover letter.
Taking all the Credit for a Project
Dear Debra: When writing my résumé, I worry about taking too much credit for a project. We work in a team setting, and each of us contributes to the planning and deployment of new hardware systems at our company’s 186 stores nationwide. There are twelve, on the team and we go to sites in groups…
Showing That You Are Qualified for a New Project
Dear Deb: What is the best way to show that I am qualified to handle a large, complex project if I have never led a project of considerable scope before? I am in the running to lead a $5.3 million implementation of a new data storage system for 43 sites across North America. The largest…
How Much Detail on a Project Manager’s Résumé
Dear Deb: I am a civil engineer with 13 years of experience. My résumé is 5 pages long because of the many projects in my career. In my field it is important to show several details of the project, like budget, type work done, local government involved, and other details. My recruiter said the résumé…