Blog
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.
Redefining the role of higher education in the new world order
Undeniably, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended everyone’s life. There is no one on the planet who has not been touched by it, whether by contracting the virus itself or just by the unprecedented lifestyle changes brought about by more stringent health and safety protocols. The pandemic has defined not only the idea of the workplace but that of work itself. White-collar work is no longer predominantly performed in office buildings with cubicle farms. Now, such work is mainly being conducted remotely, and, unsurprisingly, in all but a few sectors, business has thrived. What does this mean for the next generation of developing talent? What kinds of skills and experiences will they need to flourish in this new world? And what role will higher education play?….
What’s great about the Great Resignation
You’ve undoubtedly heard the term “Great Resignation” concerning the current job market. It is undeniable that the Covid-19 pandemic has completely rewritten the rules of engagement regarding employment and job-seeking. While the Great Resignation exposes some long-held bad practices among management, it also provides all of us with a new perspective on work, life, and the integration of the two….
What you need to know when you’re considering the impact of the vaccine mandate
Unless you’ve been in an information vacuum for the last two weeks, you’ve undoubtedly heard that the Biden administration is going to require that employers that employ more than 100 people ensure that their employees are either vaccinated for COVID-19 or are undergoing weekly testing. This announcement has met with mixed reviews. On one side, this could be a meaningful way to mitigate the spread and mutation of the virus under whose control we’ve been living for the last (almost) 2 years. On the other side, there are concerns about employer and government overreach and bodily autonomy….
Optimize remote working and make it work for everyone
I have written previously about how employees can make remote working arrangements work to their advantage and do so effectively. Now that remote working is the norm, it’s time to revisit the topic and offer advice for both employees and managers….
Office culture in a post-pandemic world
Before the pandemic, one frequently voiced concern that what many employees had was a desire for greater flexibility. The remote working mandate in effect for most corporate jobs for the last year has given people a taste of that flexibility, and they do not want to go back to the Way It Was. There are numerous studies and a plethora of data supporting this; the bottom line is that work, as we knew it in the “before times,” will never return to what it used to be….
Feel the Burn(out)
For many, what was initially a “woot woot!” moment has become a case of burnout resulting from the collision of remote work, homeschooling, and professional uncertainty….
Five keys to success when searching for a job during the pandemic
I have probably received more questions on the topic of conducting a job search in the current climate than I have on anything else in 2020. When the restrictions were first enacted, many people decided to go into a self-imposed holding pattern and shelve their job searches. However, ongoing restrictions and contraction in the job market render this a nonviable option. So how do you search for a job amid the pandemic? Here are five strategies that can help you succeed….
7 Mistakes You’re Making When You’re Working From Home
The global pandemic will fundamentally reshape the idea of what the workplace is. Whether you have been working remotely for years or whether this new model is entirely novel for you, chances are you have made some mistakes that impact your efficiency, productivity, personal life, or all of the above. Here are 7 common mistakes to avoid when working from home….
Viral poetry for odd times
This quarantine,
This quarantine,
I do not like this quarantine.
Is your governor being mean? ….