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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.
What should I do if my boss takes credit for my work?
Dear Deb: Recently I completed a major project for a $1.2 million per year client. I was the project manager, reporting to my boss who is the Director of Client Engagements. I led a team of 7. We met all deliverables, on time and within profit expectations. My team was the only team this quarter…
Should I include a second job on my resume if its unrelated to my career?
Dear Deb, I have moonlighted for five years at a local restaurant. It has never affected my day job. Without the extra income, I could not get by. Now I am interviewing and my friends tell me that I should not put the restaurant night job on my résumé. Is that true? What do I…
How can I build a career without getting burnt out?
Dear Deb, My work history is not perfect. I tend to work for a while, get burnt out after the product is released, and then leave the job. Because I am pretty good at what I do - gaming coding - I have always been about to hop back into the working world after several…
Is it acceptable to add some color to my resume?
Hello - As a marketing major, I feel that my resume is very standard. I know that I can't really add any color or do much designing to it, but how can I add the "oh I should hire this girl" factor? I want to send my resume to some companies that don't have any…
What information should I reveal to a potential employer?
Dear Deb: If I left my last position as a result of a claim I made against my employer, do I need to write that on my next job application or reveal it when I am offered a job? It was a hostile work environment. The case was settled out of court. I am worried…
Should I interview when I am sick?
Dear Deb, I have a terrible cough…the kind that once it starts, it does not stop for a couple of minutes. I also am so congested that I feel and look disgusting. I have an interview for the perfect job tomorrow afternoon. Should I cancel? Will they think I am a wimp? I really want…
How to Dress for an Interview
Dear Deb, I am applying for a position as a cashier at a sporting goods store. All the workers wear khakis and a logo golf shirt. Should I wear khakis and a golf shirt to the interview? I would feel out of place in a suit. Plus, I would have to buy or borrow at…
Looking for a Job after a Long Absence from the Work Force
Dear Deb: I went to work as a secretary for an insurance company right out of high school in 1978 and was with that same company for 20 years. I quit in 1998, when my husband and I could afford for me to stay home. I did not work, but spent time on my church…
I have a few questions before starting a new job
Hi Deb, I received a job offer. However, I had a few questions before starting. I have written three times with various questions. Each time I write it takes the director of the department more than a week to reply. Now I am not sure I want to work for a company that takes so…
Where can I put non work related achievements on resume?
Hi Deb: At the age of 19, I traveled alone to India to study Buddhism because of my strong philosophical interest. I studied at the Rhavna Society for 2 years. I did not earn a degree. It was more of a spiritual and personal development experience. This is one of my biggest achievements. Where do…