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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.

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Resume Help: Don’t Let a Font Reveal Your Age

Take a look at Dr. McFarland’s resume (CV is the more accurate term for this type of resume.)  She used a front from the Courier family, the likes of which were used on early typewriters. When one sees this one is reminded of telegraphs from the early 1900s and documents typed on typewriters by…

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Font of Wisdom

No topic seems to stir the pot on our blog as the font choice for a résumé!  Seriously, we discuss some heavy topics regarding careers, including unemployment policies, recovering from a lay-off, and discrimination in the workplace. Yet, there is a persistent interest in the topic of font selection.  Perhaps the reason is because focusing…

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Résumé Help: Font Update

Today’s sample has several possibilities for discussion.  However, we’ll show today how a small, quick change can make a big difference.  The proper font will help create a professional image and facilitate a quick read.  If the font is too compact, it may interfere with readability.  If it is too busy, it will distract from…

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