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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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Resign Your Job without Ending Your Career

Most of us, at one point in our career, fantasize about quitting a job in a bombastic, dramatic, or humorous fashion.  Remember the Jerry Maguire mission statement about the sports agencies?  Or, how about the “I quit song" from the movie, “That Thing You Do?”  How liberating to leave in a blaze of glory!  Acting…

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Pursuing a Cyber Security Career

The following is  a guest post by Erin Palmer, a contributor to U.S. News University Directory.  The following represents the views and opinions of the source and does not necessarily reflect the views of Careers Done Write. Cyber security is a field that has seen tremendous growth in the last few years. With the level of…

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Thank you, thank you very much!

When coaching clients, I frequently hear, “Do I really need to send a thank you letter after an interview? Isn’t that old-fashioned? I reply with a question, “Do you really want the job?”  Of course, you should send a thank you letter. The goal of the letter is to thank the interviewer for their time,…

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Careers Done Write and Exec Digital Announce Cross-Promotional Campaign

We are excited and honored to announce a partnership with Exec Digital, a pioneering all digital media site exploring business issues and lifestyle trends facing top executives, with revealing, intelligent news delivered daily. Exec Digital shares our ideals. Their content spans a wide range of topics appealing to executives, such as entertainment, cars, gadgets, fashion,…

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Get Ready! The Layoffs Continue.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employers carried out 1,434 mass layoff actions in January 2012 that affected 129,920 employees.  This number is slightly up from December 2011. If your company is the next to lay off employees, are you ready?  It reminds me of way we prepare for potential natural disasters.  Even…

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Writing a Unique Cover Letter

One reason so many job seekers hate writing cover letters is because they find it difficult to write something unique.  There is a lot of pressure to write that one-in-a-million killer cover letter, especially in a crowded job market.  So, how do you write something original and captivating?  Write a hook in the opening paragraph. Start…

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How to Handle Transitional Jobs on Your Résumé

If you are fortunate, you find a new job before you leave a current role and move in an upward trajectory. However, layoffs happen and it may take several months to get back on track. In the meantime, you need a paycheck - pronto!   Some have a skill set that lends itself to temporary work…

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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).…

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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…

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