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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.

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Actors & Cheaters Need Not Apply

I stumbled upon an interesting article in the WSJ on line earlier today that brought me swiftly back to high school where classmates would clandestinely review smudged words and calculations on sweaty palms in a futile attempt to gain extra points on a test that they were ill-prepared to take. This article was about standardized…

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The Ridiculous But Never Sublime

How many times have I seen totally ridiculous statements on résumés? Too many to count; I can assure you. Some of them really deserve a place in writing, if not in history. This is sad because the unsuspecting candidate will never get the interview, but very funny for the rest of us. Here are some…

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Common Résumé Mistakes You MUST Avoid

I have been working in human resources for more than 18 years and continue to provide guidance and advice regarding career search strategies. Here are some thing that will most definitely prevent you from 'getting the interview'.      Typographical errorsI can’t tell you how many times over the course of my professional career…

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