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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.
New Job Search in a New Town
Dear Deb, Q. My husband and I recently relocated to the Northeast from California and I had to leave my job so he could get a promotion. I don’t have many contacts in this area and I have been submitting my résumé via the job boards; but I am having no luck. Do you have…
Careers Done Write Partners with the American Marketing Association
I am pleased to announce that I am now a featured provider of career related information to the American Marketing Association (AMA). I would like to share some recent Q&A posts that appeared in August on the AMA website http://www.marketingpower.com. (See below) The AMA website can be a great resource if you are in the…
Job Title Holding You Back?
Dear Deb, Q. If I am currently holding a manager title, but want to become a director or VP, how can I effectively convey this on my résumé? I work for a mid-size firm and many of my responsibilities are quite senior level. Unfortunately my title has stayed the same. - TJ, Texas A. I…
New Résumé Strategies for Success
Q. I haven’t created a résumé in a long time and I was wondering if there are any differences in how a résumé was written 15 years ago versus now? TH, New Hampshire A. It is important to present your credentials in a polished way. A current résumé should offer an in-depth overview of your…
LinkedIn Privacy Controls: Out of Control
Dear Deb, Q. A colleague of mine just sent me an email telling me that LinkedIn can use my photo, and any discussion comments I make on their site, to promote 3rd party advertisements. Is this true? If so, how can I opt-out? I really don’t like the idea. I hear there is a way…
Business Development Résumé Ideas
Dear Deb, Q. I recently spoke to a recruiter who suggested that I contact you for résumé help. I am a business development executive with over 20 years of experience. The recruiter said my résumé lacked details regarding tangible results. What sort of improvements should I make to attract potential hiring managers and get more…
Incriminating Background Check for Marketing Director
Dear Deb, Q. I have been interviewing and have been preliminarily offered a role, but have been asked to provide authorization for a full background check including credit report and criminal history. I have a few blemishes on my credit and was arrested for DUI in 1994. How do you think I should handle this…
Are Functional Résumés Ever Effective?
Q. I had my résumé reviewed by an online company that advertises low cost résumés. It seemed like they didn’t even read my résumé and the review came back with spelling errors. Then they suggested that I should consider a functional résumé. I would be interested in learning what a premier résumé writing company like…
Listing Many Jobs at Same Company on Résumés
Dear Deb, Q. I have been at the same company for 12 years and the firm I am with has recently been sold. I am thinking about making a career move and haven’t updated my résumé in a long time. My question is - how do I reflect the many job changes I have had…
Best Interview Follow Up Strategy
Dear Deb, Q. I had an out of state interview for a senior account executive opportunity and already sent my thank you note. However, the job I interviewed for is not available until the end of the summer, which is several months away. Is it possible to over-communicate and ruin my chances for the opportunity?…