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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.
Resume Help - Tips to Avoid Age Discrimination
Q. I'm a big fan of your website and I also follow you on twitter. I would like to ask for your thoughts on how to avoid age discrimination when updating my résumé? I am a senior level executive in the financial services sector and want to include some of my relevant early career…
Turning Mistakes into Job Success
Of course most of you are perfect and never make any mistakes - I know I don't. So this blog is directed at the one or two of you that are not the shiny bastion of perfection. So, you messed up, dropped the ball, committed a faux pas - whatever you want to call it,…
Ender's Game???
Thousands of my readers have sent me e-mail asking about my inclusion of Ender's Game in my recommended reading list. Rather than respond individually, I will do so en masse. I reviewed the list and realize it may appear as if it does not belong - but it actually fits quite well if you…
Guest Blogger - sales professional on realizing your value
A long time ago at a networking event not too far away, I asked Carlos Perez-Santalla if he had any material to pass on to those working with me looking for sales positions. Today he noticed me on LinkedIN (due to the new site information) and thought about it. Since he had a little time,…
How to get a promotion at your current company?
Q: I have been working in my current position for a little more than a year and was recently approached by my boss about an opportunity that would be a promotion for me. It is not solid – I have to interview and there are other candidates under consideration. How do I present my qualifications…
Personal introductions lead to professional job interviews
Q: I was introduced recently to a senior vice president at a company that I wish to work for. We had a very nice discussion; and at the end, he handed me his business card. Is it acceptable for me to now follow-up to see if I can schedule an in-person meeting to explore potential…
Beyond LinkedIn, Twitter and your online job search
Q: I have been using the internet as the primary method to conducting my job search; but I am not receiving very many calls for interviews. Can you give me some other ideas to help move my search along? A: The internet should not serve as the primary way you search for opportunities. In many…
Career Query #2 - The hiring manager hasn't called, what do I do?
Q: I went for an interview with a company over a week ago. The hiring manager told me that I would hear back by the end of the week. So far I have not heard anything. What should my next course of action be? A: If you haven’t already done so (and I hope you…
Explaining multiple job changes on your resume
Q: I have moved around more than I had hoped during my career. Some of the reasons are related to failing companies, and other reasons are related to relocation. I am not a job hopper, but the movement makes it look like I am not willing to make a commitment. How can I reflect on…
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…