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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.
Introducing "Ask Deb" - answering your career questions
"Ask Deb" is a series of questions and answers that my resume and coaching clients have. In an effort to share information with my readers and anyone interested in this blog, I am going to publish the questions and answers here on an ongoing basis. Comments and feedback are requested and desired; and you are…
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…
Bad interview questions and how to answer them - Part deux
I got a lot of feedback on my “The worst interview question ever - and how to answer it" so I thought I would make it the first of a series on how to answer bad interview questions. So bad interview question #2 {drumroll, please} What is your greatest weakness? Asking…
The worst interview question ever - and how to answer it
Where do you see yourself in ten years? I am sure you are thinking – how the heck should I know? I agree. I don’t know where I am going to be tomorrow, much less ten years from now. Hopefully it’s on a boat sipping Mai Tai’s with my husband as we gaze into…
To Temp or Not to Temp - That is the Question
Working in a temporary position or on a contract assignment can be a great way to dip your big toe in the pool to see if you actually want to go for a swim. Frankly, I like the idea of temping – it’s try before you (potentially) buy. You can really get the ‘lay…
How to get the name of the hiring manager?
How does one go about getting the name of someone in human resources or the name of a hiring manager? Job listings posted all over the place simply read: No phone calls and direct résumé to BD or some other letter combination at some post office box or no-reply email address. Getting a name is…
What kind of resume do you need to change jobs?
Looking to make a career change? Well, you are going to need a résumé that will help you focus on the things that are relevant for a new industry. In this situation, what should your résumé look like? A straight chronological résumé is probably not the answer here. I recommend a hybrid set up. What’s…
Is it time to say goodbye - why it might be the right time to quit your job, even in the current economy
Is it the time? Do you really think so? Even in this economy? Quit your job. There, I said it. Many of us think about it. You think to yourself “I would love to get out of here – permanently.” How do you determine when it’s time to go? I speak to many people…