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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.
Flicker of Hope
As the details of the tragedy in Aurora, CO come to our attention, I can’t help but blog about it. At first, we can’t believe something so horrific could happen, then we grapple for an explanation, and finally we look for a flicker of hope. We heard about the man who shielded his girlfriend, sacrificing…
Liar, Liar, Career on Fire!
Last month I was helping a client, who reminded me of Tommy Flanagan in the Jon Lovitz pathological liar sketch on Saturday Night Live. In draft one of his Résumé, he exceeded sales by 12%. Draft two, he emails me, “Actually it was 23% and I was Producer of the Quarter, yeahhh, that’s the ticket.” …
The Rebound Job
After a long relationship comes to an end, sometimes a rebound relationship helps you get back on your feet. It may not be the love of your life, but it’s a friendly and fun relationship to help you heal. Smart people recognize the rebound relationship for what it is, so nobody gets hurt. Sometimes that…
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…