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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.
Career Lessons from AMC’s The Walking Dead
After great anticipation, Walking Dead fans were treated recently to the mid-season premiere. It is no surprise that this drama is so popular. As you might have guessed, there are career lessons to be gleaned from the series. As you watch the post-apocalyptic battle of the undead and survivors unfold, see you if you can…
Guest Post: Springboard a Healthcare Career As A Nursing Aide
Thank you to Chris Salvato for his guest post on "Springboard a Healthcare Career As A Nursing Aide Have you ever wanted to be a nurse, but didn't know how to get started? Interested in nursing, but you aren't sure if it's right for you? There's actually a job that's perfect for you - a…
The Goldilocks Principle & Resumes for Candidates over Age 45
Remember Goldilocks? She is the ever-curious child known for breaking and entering into the three bears’ home. She tested the bears’ beds and porridge in search of accommodations and dinner that was “just right.” She did not want a bed that was too soft or porridge that was too hot. A resume must follow the…
Do You Need a Summary Paragraph on Your Resume?
I received this question this week from a client who has not updated her resume since 2001. As a general rule, you should include a summary paragraph on your resume. This summary area is a great way to showcase, by way of example, what you have done in the past that will serve as an…
Questions to Ask when Networking
When you meet someone new who could potentially point you in the right direction toward a new job or opportunity, you have to ask the right questions to maximize your time and the value of the meeting. You should think carefully about the purpose of your meeting is – is it to ask for a…
Brand Names Add Credibility and Weight to Your Resume
A common component of the critiques I provide often include discussion around highlighting ‘brand’ names that are sometimes buried or otherwise obscured by poor formatting and / or composition. I recently reviewed a document submitted by a mid-career professional who attended Columbia University’s Teacher’s College; she failed to mention this anywhere on her first page…
Update Your Resume with 2013 Achievements
As the holidays wind down over the next few days, consider updating your resume with all of the achievements you accomplished this past year. Doing so will allow you to get ahead of a potential job search in January and February. So what kinds of achievements should you include? Here are three tips. Promotions. This…
Lists of Cocktails Guaranteed to Get Your Party Started!
Tired of ordering the same old same old at the bar with your holiday party coming up soon? Here are a few website recommendations highlighting alternative cocktails that you can try out this year that can expand your playbook and impress your boss and colleagues at the same time. I can’t speak to the strength…
3 Ways to Re-Energize Yourself and Your Career This Holiday Season
You work hard and play hard and if you have a young family you just work hard and don’t play at all…ever. It’s mid-December, your reviews are done, the multiple holiday parties you were asked to attend mostly complete, and you are counting down the days to the Christmas and New Year holiday - period.…
Three Signs It’s Time to Find Your Next Role
Happy December everyone! I continue to be astonished at how quickly each year comes and goes. With 2014 less than 30 days away time to assess where you are in your career. As you wrap up 2013, now is the time to take a look at where you are career-wise, measure where you thought you’d…