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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.
Resume Help: Three Steps to a Better Profile
Ben is a real estate construction executive who has led numerous high-profile projects, many valued more than $340 million, and includes shopping centers and resorts in California and Hawaii. Unfortunately, the beginning of his resume does not adequately present his value and the prestige of his accomplishments. Ben needs a resume profile makeover. Ben decided…
3 Popular Resume Writing Clichés to Avoid
Selecting the appropriate adjectives to describe your best self in your resume can be a daunting challenge. For the professional resume writers and career coaches on our team, doing this task on behalf of our clients can be even tougher. Below are 4 of the most common resume writing clichés we see, and our suggestions…
4 Key Cover Letter Strategies to Get you Noticed
The cover letter remains a critical component of a successful job search despite what you may hear anecdotally. It may be true, however, that a great cover letter will not win you an interview or be the defining factor in getting you the job you want, but it is certainly true that a terribly written…
Resume Writing Solutions for a Career Change
Resume writing is a challenge for many. It can be a very frustrating experience if you are planning a major career change. It does not have to be frustrating. With the right approach you can craft a resume that paves a path to your new career. Whether you work with a professional resume writer or write…
Job Search Letter Help: Letter of Recommendation
Today I heard from a college student, Sarah, who is concerned about the letter of recommendation her college professor wrote. Sarah thought that she had a nice rapport with the professor and was surprised the letter was so impersonal and short. Below is the letter that he wrote. She is correct to be concerned. The…
Dealing with a Jealous Co-worker
Workplace jealously is common. Many issues can trigger jealous feelings in co-workers, such as promotions, salary differences, office location, awards, or praise from a senior manager. How do you know you are the focus of a jealous co-worker? In most cases you will notice that they treat you differently. They may be aggressive or uncooperative. …
Résumé Requirements for Technical Staff
After working with thousands of high-tech clients, I’ve noticed some universal résumé strategies that most techies don’t get. If you can master these strategies, you will make an excellent first impression and your interview request rate will be on the rise! Show Skills Relevant to Your Target Job In your technical skills section, list…
Career Done Write’s Favorite Summer Reads
Looking for a good read to kindle some career enthusiasm? Here are a few books to teach you a few new tricks, encourage you, challenge your thinking, and even tickle you. Go Pro - 7 Steps to Becoming a Network Marketing Professional (160 pages) By Eric Worre Networking is a part of our careers,…
Suffering from Low T?
Not you, your résumé. Indicators of a résumé with “low T” include little white lies, half-truths, fudged dates, and exaggerations. The “T” is for truth. If you said “yes” to any of those indicators, your résumé is a little light on the truth. The only cure is honesty. Of course, you want to present yourself…
Are You Considering a Master’s Degree?
Is a MOOC for you? MOOC (Massive Online Open Course) programs are on the rise in the United States. Universities offering these programs are reporting that enrollment growth includes students from the U.S. and abroad. The programs offer new revenue streams (in many cases) for universities and, more importantly, break down the barrier to access…