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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.
Are you committing these common job search faux pas?
Many job search candidates spend innumerable hours pursuing employment opportunities; yet many do not achieve the desired results. Having worked with thousands of people trying to obtain positions of increased responsibility in their chosen industry or field, I have encountered the following common mistakes, resulting in failure to achieve optimal outcomes: No organized search strategy: …
A guide to Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
You might currently be in a situation where you are caring for an elderly or sick parent; or you might have this situation in the future. There are some things that you need to know regarding leaves of absence in the workplace. For those of you who need to take a planned or unplanned absence…
GUEST BLOG - Personal Marketing - Get Your Resume Noticed by Recruiters and Hiring Managers to Land Your Next Job
Today we have invited a guest blogger to provide some additional insight into the job search process. April M. Williams, is a career coach who brings her experience in Fortune 50 companies to help her clients get unstuck in their job search ... So, Away we go! Many people think marketing is only for…
What is a Leader?
What does it mean to be a leader?The greatest characteristic of a true leader is that a leader inspires. A leader inspires his/her followers to achieve greater heights. A leader does not need to order. A leader directs – usually from the front. A leader expects and gets the best from the best and can…
Getting the most out of your annual review
It’s that time of year; it only comes once a year. Yes! It’s your annual performance review. Really, it is the one time of year that you get to pat yourself on the back and provide examples of the things you have done over the course of the past year that justify a…
Continuing Education PART 2: Presentation Skills
This is part 2 of a series on continuing education. Being able to present, i.e. communicate in a business environment is a critical skill for anyone. Just because you don’t get on stage in front of hundreds of people doesn’t mean you don’t present. A one-0n-one meeting is a presentation; your annual review…
Step Right Up, Unpaid Internship for Sale - CHEAP, or not so CHEAP
The Set UpWhat if I told you that there was a way you could guarantee your child an internship? You want to help your kid right? The job market is not looking good – and that’s quite the understatement. So, you have the power to get your child an internship. How? You’re dying…
Techies Still Rule The Heap
So we all know how important technology has become to our daily existence. Some of us are complete Luddites and others of us, well, are so savvy that we can build a computer from scratch, create the software and hook everything up to collect data from every world power. Sadly, I am not…
AN ASIDE - Show me the stuff
I just stumbled upon this blog called We Covet. The bloggers review, well, stuff. It could be anything from handbags to furniture, and cleaning products. They review all sorts of things. The interesting thing (at least for me) is that, like me, they like stuff! Having recently been invited to join the…
ACE YOUR INTERVIEW
I have been providing a lot of advice regarding résumé preparation and some things that are definite no-no’s when preparing written career materials. It’s high time for some advice regarding how to really get points during your interview. One of the most commonly asked questions is “Can you tell me a little bit…