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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.
Signs that It May Be Time to Move On
Dread going to work? Worried you’re going to lose your job? Feeling burned out or left out at the office? How do you know when the trouble is just a little blip you’ll soon get past, or when it’s time to dust off your resume and start perusing job postings? Check out these signs that you might want to consider leaving your job….
Do Things Differently to Get Better Results!
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 go out and meet with any customers or prospects. My client is concerned that her manager’s reluctance to get out and engage the market directly is going to result in the revenue goal not being met. She is wise to realize this because if the revenue goal is missed, it can have unpleasant consequences for her and her boss….
What You Need to Know When You’re in a Career Transition
Your career is all about transition, and transition can be transformative as long as you remain agile, flexible, and adaptable. People change jobs every 2.7 years. However, it’s even more interesting to note that the average worker will change careers 3-7 times during their life. I’m sure you know people who have done just that—the engineer who became a calculus teacher, the accountant who now makes cupcakes, or the database administrator who currently does interior design. We all know people who have completely transformed their careers and their lives. If you’re in the midst of such a transition, whether you are transitioning from one career to another or transitioning to something new, here are some things to consider….
The Great Resignation is Upon Us
According to the World Economic Forum, a wave of mass resignations is coming as the restrictions imposed by the pandemic begin to lift. With up to 40% of workers considering leaving their jobs, economists are warning that this “Great Resignation” could have far-reaching consequences for the labor market. But what is driving this impending trend? Simply put, this last year has prompted a cultural shift, and few workers want to return to the way things were….
Marketing Yourself for a Career Change
Dear Debra: I earned BA and MA degrees in history and had strong grades – 3.84, Dean’s Lists most semesters through undergrad, and finished my MA with a 3.67. I graduated two years ago and started teaching, which I hated. It’s not for me. So, I earned a paralegal certificate to get myself on a…
What Should I Include In My Resume If I am Changing Careers?
Dear Deb: I have been a Pilates instructor at an upscale studio for 10 years. I am looking to make a change into a sales rep position for a fashion, fitness, or beauty brand. I don’t have a college degree and have only worked in fitness since the age of 20. What can I put…