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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.
Interview Questions and Answers for Job Seekers
Dear Deb, Q. I am preparing for a meeting next week and was wondering if you could help me with some information about interview questions and answers. I submitted the résumé you wrote for me to the CEO of a company and he called yesterday to arrange an interview. Any career advice you can provide…
How to answer salary requirements question
Dear Deb, Q. Now that you have revised my résumé, I am finally getting interviews after being unemployed since 2009, but I am wondering what to say when Human Resources asks about my salary. I don’t want to overprice or underprice myself. I want to get my foot in the door even it means having…
Is Writing Results Oriented Resumes Obsolete?
Hi Deb, Q. I wanted to ask a quick question. I came across an article that was posted via LinkedIn, which contradicted some of the things you recently taught us at a webinar I attended. The author of the article said to keep the font size no smaller than 11 pt and also mentioned that…
Job Interviews but No Job Offers
Dear Deb, Q. Ever since your team revised my résumé and LinkedIn profile I have to say I have been getting much more activity. Here is the problem: I still have not received a job offer. For some reason I keep getting passed up when it comes to the actual offers. They aren’t even calling…
Skype and Video Interview Preparation
Q. I just got a call from a recruiter and she told me the company she represents wants me to have a Skype interview. I have never used Skype before, but I do have a web-cam on my laptop computer. Can you give me some pointers to prepare for the interview? JH, Chicago, IL A.…
Send Thank You Note After Interview
Dear Deb, Q. I am in the IT space and just came back from a job interview that I was sent on by a recruiter. What is the proper etiquette with regards to sending thank you notes in a 3 month contract situation? I didn’t think to get the interviewer’s business card, so I don’t…
Improve Your Job Search Skills
Q. Your team did a great job on a résumé revision for me last month. It looks amazing and I am really pleased. I have been submitting it to every job posting I see online and am even getting interviews, but I still haven’t gotten a solid offer on the table. What can I do…
Resume Help - Highlight Best Job Experience
Dear Deb: I've had a discussion with a few people about a CV writing issue; and because it seems to be a popular and interesting one, I thought I'd share it with you. When a person is currently doing several things ("to present") -- ex: CEO of one company, sitting on several Boards, doing consulting,…
Age Discrimination in Employment Search
Q. I am an unemployed (now one year) Senior Systems Analyst with 30+ years of experience. Age = 61 and in good health. I have a BS in Biology and an MS in Management from an accredited State College (now University). My graduation dates are 1976 and 1977 respectively….I have attempted to age proof my…
Professional Resume Writing Services Yield Results
Q. I love to read your blog and am enjoying your new résumé critique section on Monday mornings. The only thing that I wonder is why people don’t consult a résumé expert sooner? WG, San Francisco, CA A. This is an excellent question. Often, when a new client comes to me for a résumé revision,…