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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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Ask Deb: Help! I hate my new job!

I recently started a new job within my industry. I was so excited by the opportunity and I left a job I liked to pursue it. I am sad to say that, 6 weeks in, I have come to realize that this was a colossal mistake. I absolutely hate it. The culture is toxic, my manager is an extreme micromanager, and the job itself is nothing like what I was led to believe. The executive leadership is abysmal, and is focused on maintaining the status quo rather than fixing any part of this broken system. I feel like there is no way that I can possibly succeed in this role.…

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Ten Things that Have Nothing to do with Your Background and Experience, But Will Cost You the Job

People write to me all the time, seeking advice in securing their next position. Typical advice is to research the company, research the hiring manager, and above all, practice your interviewing skills.  All of this, while important, comprises only 20% of the total challenge. In other words, your content is 20%, and your presentation is…

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Resume Help: Formatting Your Professional Experience

Today we are reviewing the professional experience section of a resume for a financial manager, Andrew.  Andrew’s resume is very similar to many resumes.  He provided a list of his routine job functions.  In some cases he simply listed two-word phrases to describe a function.  He also has a few formatting issues to clean-up to…

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Early Career Experience on Your Resume

Dear Deb: I read your article about showing the most recent ten to fifteen years on a resume.  I am changing back to my original career of corporate training.  I have not worked as a teacher in 18 years.  What is the best way to show my experience from early career, which includes 10 years…

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