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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.
Who is the Happiest Woman You Know?
As Americans, we celebrate freedom on July 4th every year. Does freedom mean we are entitled to attain all we desire? We are free to pursue happiness within a framework of rights and laws. Naturally, life is full of limitations based upon our unique talents and circumstances. Even the wealthiest of Americans with the best…
Bullying in the Workplace?
Recently a client revealed to me that they are very actively looking for a new job because of issues with a bullying co-worker. Can it be that bad? Yes, yes it can. According to a 2011 Career Builder survey, 27% of workers felt bullied in the workplace. Workers under age 24 and workers over age…
3 Negative Habits that May be Hindering Your Career
This is a Guest Post written by Samantha Peters, an avid blogger who enjoys writing about various career and job related topics. Sam manages The Education Update and lives in beautiful San Diego, California. Most employees within a company have some habits that could be considered negative or counterproductive. There are some habits that are so negative, however,…
Long Ago in a Far Away Place
Many stories begin with the trope, “long ago in a far away land.” We expect to be transported to an unfamiliar place and time. Unfortunately, some careerists use this technique when writing a résumé. We feel as though we are climbing on grandfather’s knee to hear the tale of a time when 3.5 inch floppy…
New Year’s Resolution: How is it Going?
Several months ago you set goals for 2012. How is it going? Maybe you have made great progress -- or like many of us, maybe you are discouraged because you have gotten off track. With more than half of the year remaining, there is plenty of time to build your momentum for a strong finish! …
Recent Grad Résumés: What’s Hot and What’s Not
There is so much advice online, on campus, and even on television. How do you discern what is the most effective résumé strategy in today’s job search market? Below we have listed a few areas of focus for a recent graduate’s résumé. We will show you what is hot and what is not. Objective: …
QR Codes on Your Résumé
A QR Code is a 2-dimensional “quick response” bar code that contains a set of data (text, numbers, or a hyperlink). This data can be decoded by QR Readers, which are widely available as Smartphone apps. Take a picture of the QR Code with the phone’s camera, and the embedded information instantly appears. If you…
Is Your Résumé Up to Speed?
In most situations, your résumé will be read on a screen. It could be a 17-inch screen and it could be a 2-inch screen. Hiring managers and recruiters will make instantaneous decisions about which résumé they would like to save for consideration and which to delete. The time allocated to make that decision is significantly…
Does Your Executive Résumé Push People Away?
Some executive résumés push people away. What is the turn-off? Many executives have marketing staff write bio statements for inclusion in corporate portfolios, websites, or proposals. These bios usually begin with something like, “Mr. Reed is the steward of the nation’s premier fiber optic network.” The bio generally continues on with more stodgy language that…
Feng Shui Inspired Résumés
The Chinese words, Feng Shui, translate to wind and water. Feng Shui is the study of one’s environment and it dates back thousands of years. Feng Shui specialists recommend ways to improve the harmony in your work, home, and other environments. This harmony can lead to prosperity and well-being. Some aspects of Feng Shui relate…