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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.
Is a College Education Still Worth the Time and Financial Investment? Part Two
We reviewed the pros and cons of attending a traditional college, including the financial challenges many face. Despite the downside and challenges, college is the right choice for many. If you decide that college is right for you, here are suggestions to optimize the experience. Overcoming Financial Burdens of College OPM (Other people’s money).…
Is a College Education Still Worth the Time and Financial Investment? Part One
Years ago, a college degree in the U.S. was assurance for a middle class or better lifestyle. Today there are many factors that have changed that paradigm. Is a college education still worth the time and financial investment? Beyond career requirements, there is a societal pressure for a college degree. High schools are judged by…
Can the President of the United States Create Jobs?
Every presidential candidate, as well as the current President of the United States, has a plan to create new jobs. However, can the President really create new jobs? The simple answer is, “no.” Based on the U.S. Constitution, it takes the efforts of the Senate and House of Representatives to make changes. The President can…
Getting the Most Out of an Unpaid Internship
Careers Done Write is pleased to have Elaine Hirsch as our guest poster. Elaine Hirsch is kind of a jack-of-all-interests, from education to technology to public policy, so she is currently working as a writer for various education-related sites and writing about all these things instead. An internship allows college and university students to receive real-world…
The 48 Laws of Power and The Art of Happiness
Following a conference at the historic Arizona Biltmore, the chief marketing officer of an e-commerce company shared tidbits of advice with a few of us. Amidst the photos of historic Hollywood legends, artists, and business pioneers in the lobby, he explained his business philosophy, as well as fears he was battling as a leader. He shared…
Staying in Shape Despite Your 14-hour-per-day Desk Job
If you are deskbound most of the day and into the evening, it can be devastating on your waistline and your health. You know what you need to do - adopt a moderate diet and exercise regularly. Easier said than done when you factor in long-work days that creep into the night, stress, food temptations,…
New Mothers Returning to the Workforce - The Data is In
On November 10, 2011 the U.S. Census Bureau issued a report concerning working mothers, including levels of paid maternity leave and details of working mothers’ return to work. Interestingly, about 8 of 10 mothers returned to work with their same employer and 7 of 10 returned to a position at the same skill level and pay. Of…
Résumé Help - Senior Technical Development Professional
Today’s résumé help is for a candidate that we will call Ed. He has great technical skills, but his résumé is 10 pages long and filled with errors. He uses the first person, has some redundancies, and has made multiple word usage and punctuation errors throughout the document. I appreciate the challenges that a technical…
Best Time to Job Search
I had a friend who was always starting a new exercise program, right after the (fill in the blank) holiday, right after the (fill in the blank) party, or when the weather gets (select: cooler, warmer). Alright, that friend could be me. The point is that if you analyze it, there is always very compelling rationale…
4 Smart Strategies for Job Advancement
Smart executives know that in order to achieve job advancement, they cannot afford to take anything for granted. Performing well and bringing value is tantamount to success! However, you can be great at your job and never advance to the next level if you don’t make a conscious effort to plan for career growth. Those…