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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.
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?….
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….
Internship? Returnship?
Internships have long been avenues by which college students or recent graduates gain some practical experience in their field to complement their areas of study. I advise all students to do at least one internship before graduation so that they have a practical understanding of their field, as well as a familiarity with the work…
How Education Can Affect Your Personal Brand
As you build your personal and professional brand, one thing to think about is how your education, or lack thereof, is impacting your reputation. What is the professional branding message you are sending to the world? Does your education say you are a person who quits before completing things, or does it say you are…
US Department of Labor Employment reports impact your job search?
So, the US department of Labor release the latest unemployment numbers - to summarize unemployment dropped a bit from 9.7% to 9.5% - whoopdee-doo.When you dig deeper the reality is not quite so simple - nor is the news very good. Point 1 - Total nonfarm payroll employment decreased by 125,000 - this reflected a…
Continuing Education Part 4: Business Productivity Tools
Well, it has been a while since I added to the continuing education series. The only excuse is that these are very hard to do - but for you, dear reader I am ready to dive back in, despite the fact that I might not sleep for several days. For those of you that are…
Getting into an Ivy League school
You are starting to think about applying to a top-tier university; your grades are excellent, and you have enough extracurricular activities to choke a guidance counselor - making you well rounded. There are things you need to know to help you gain acceptance. The Ivy League schools take the best and the brightest, and…
Continuing Education Part 3: Technical Training
In the next chapter of our series on continuing education, we focus on something for the techies out thereWell, folks, it is definitely a technical world we live in – even if you don’t work in tech, it can be helpful to have some understanding so when your help-desk guy or gal says “if you…
Continuing Education PART 2: Presentation Skills
This is part 2 of a series on continuing education. Being able to present, i.e. communicate in a business environment is a critical skill for anyone. Just because you don’t get on stage in front of hundreds of people doesn’t mean you don’t present. A one-0n-one meeting is a presentation; your annual review…
Continuing Education: Don't just sit around - learn something!
If you have recently been laid off or find yourself in a transitional period, sitting around on the couch waiting for things to happen is not a good use of time or resources. Times of transition or other breaks from full-time employment should be used as an opportunity to develop new or enhance…