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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.
Performance reviews: outdated, outmoded, and slowly dying
It’s the first quarter of the year. An employee gets an automated email announcing that review time is coming, and the employee must complete the self-review. Then she sits down with her manager to discuss her achievements of the previous 12 months; the manager points out a few areas for improvement and then gives her a 3 on a 1-5 scale. The meeting ends, and the employee and manager never speak of this until the following year….
Identify the untapped talent of your team members
Employees are critical to the success of most businesses. They are the profit makers of any company, without whom delivering products and services to customers would be impossible. Savvy managers understand that success is dependent upon teamwork. But are you sure that you’re making the most of the talents your team members have? Each individual…
Get out of your comfort zone.
I was speaking with a client about an issue she has in her current position. Her manager has an aggressive revenue goal to meet this year, but he doesn’t want to leave the office. My client is concerned that her manager’s reluctance to get out and engage the market directly is going to result in…
Productivity Versus Being Busy
Super busy. Crazy busy. Overloaded. A to-do list that’s a mile long. Busyness has become a cult in Western culture. Maybe that’s because humans are hardwired with a bias toward action. Maybe it’s because it feels satisfying to cross items off that to-do list. Or maybe it’s because we operate under a self-imposed feeling that…
Other Places to Find Me
Hello, everyone. I hope that 2017 has been treating all of you well. In my last post, I touched on a few bits of career advice for the new year. One of those points was to expand your network. I have been taking my own advice and have been published on two other mediums that…
Career Advice for the New Year
Happy 2017! The beginning of a new year is a time to reflect upon what we’ve accomplished in the past, and envision what we’d like to accomplish in the future. When we think about new year’s resolutions in terms of our careers, it can be tempting to oversimplify by simply stating the end goal. For…
Your Role in the Performance Review
Marie is a client who is presently seeking a new opportunity in her field. When I asked her why she was looking to leave her current role and company, this is what she told me: There have been a number of disagreements, or misalignments in perspective, with my current boss over the last year and…
Over 40 & Fierce: Resume Tactics for the Seasoned Professional
Forty is the age when many professionals are hitting their stride and making their mark. By 40, most have nearly two decades of experience and are considered experts in their field. A resume for a seasoned professional is different from a newbie or someone climbing the ropes. If you’ve ever struggled with issues such as resume…
Keywords Are King on Your LinkedIn Profile
If you want to be found on LinkedIn, your profile must be rich with keywords. If you are confused about which keywords to use, how to integrate them, and where to place them, follow these suggestions. Start with a Strong Headline. The headline is a critical section for keywords. Some professionals write things that are…
Non-Disclosure Agreements
Dear Deb: I signed a non-disclosure agreement regarding large transactions and names of clients. How do I show my accomplishments on my resume? Thank you, Josh Dear Josh: If you signed an agreement, you must abide by that agreement. However, that does not prevent you from sharing your accomplishments on your resume. You can write…