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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.
Practical Advice for New Grads
It’s that time of year again—colleges and universities are unleashing thousands of new graduates, many of whom will be entering the workforce. I recently wrote about what Gen Z wants out of their careers. Because college career counseling centers often dispense outdated, impractical, bad advice, I thought it wise to revisit the topic of What New Grads Need to Know….
Advice to new grads
The graduation season is upon us; soon, freshly minted grads will be looking to enter the workforce. Here is what I suggest….
Ask Deb: Should I go back to school?
Hi Deb:
I was laid off from my job of the last five years. It has been over 10 months, and I still do not have a full-time role. I’m beginning to think that maybe I should go back to school for my law degree….
Completed Courses at Community College
Dear Deb: I attended a community college for two years and then transferred to a more prestigious school for the last two years, culminating in my Bachelor of Business Administration. Do I need to list the community college on my resume? I did not earn a degree there, just completed a bunch of courses allowing…
College Tuition: The American Nightmare!
You can’t deny the power of a college degree when it comes to salary and long-term financial well-being. An individual (age 25 to 34) with a high school diploma earns on average $25,000 per year. An individual in the same age group with a four-year college degree earns on average $40,000 per year according to…