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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.
Conducting Job Research
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. When it comes to finding a career, preparation is the key. For this reason, conducting research to discover more information about potential businesses and…
Scams Targeting the Unemployed
Unfortunately, there are people lurking behind the cover of seemingly legitimate offers. They are ready to steal your money. Often the most vulnerable are the ones targeted by these con artists. Who is more vulnerable that an unemployed person? With the sophistication of today’s technologies and communication methods, an individual with a modest operation can…
Barrier-Breaking Women
Many cheered at the announcement that Condoleezza Rice and Darla Moore have been admitted membership in the prestigious, formerly all male, private golf club. Some say it is one more step in the eradication of institutionalized sexism. Others say that although it is the right thing to do and long overdue, it does not impact…
You Suspect That Your Co-Worker is Abusing Drugs…
According to the 2012 report based on the National Survey on Drug Use and Health sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, drug abuse among adults continues to rise. With millions of American abusing various forms of drugs, the chances are that you have encountered a co-worker who is afflicted with an…
Fifty Shades of Résumé
Many careerists believe there is one résumé template that fits everyone. It is not uncommon for job seekers to borrow a résumé from a friend or copy a template found online when creating their résumé. It is a great idea to look the résumé of a successful professional to get inspiration. However, when it comes…
Order on the Résumé!
Order of the résumé is important for two reasons. First, when you follow a standard résumé order, you are delivering what the reader expects. When you depart from the standard, you might be perceived as uninformed. Second, when data is properly organized your most compelling selling points will shine. Within the résumé -writing realm, there…
Skype Interview Suggestions
If you are actively job searching out of your area and you have not used Skype for an interview yet, you will. Prepare yourself now so you are ready when the opportunity is presented. Create an Ideal Background Remove people, pets, and any other distractions. Choose a room with a neutral, uncluttered background. Avoid using…
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…