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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.
3 Networking Success Stories
Recently, a steadfast non-believer in the power of networking challenged me to share three examples of clients who earned a job through networking. That’s easy. I’ll take that challenge any day of the week. Many of my clients have gained introductions, interviews, and ultimately job offers through networking. Here are just three examples of how…
Face-to-Face Networking
Face-to-face networking may be one of the most detested phrases a career professional can hear. You mean I have to talk to strangers in person? Can’t I just email them? Isn’t it enough if I like their posts on LinkedIn? Sure, it is great to connect online. Most of our daily professional and personal interactions…
Three Reasons Why Objective Statements Are Out
With all the “do’s and don’ts” of resume writing, do you ever wonder the reasons why objective statements are out? The objective statement falls in the category of a “don’t.” There are at least three reasons why objective statements are no longer recommended for professional resumes. ONE: It places the focus on your needs (objective)…
Planning Your Career Re-Entry After a Divorce
A divorce is a drastic life-changing experience. As a result of divorce, some previously stay-at-home spouses or full-time parents find themselves needing to work in a full-time job outside the home. Returning to work can stir feelings of anxiety, fear, self-doubt, and uncertainty. Creating a plan to manage the transition can reduce those negative feelings…
Four Major Cover Letter Mistakes
Often job seekers will ask me what they can do to improve their cover letter. The answer varies for each person; however, there are four major cover letter mistakes that I frequently see. Perhaps you have made one of these four major cover letter mistakes? Read our list and review your cover letter. Borrow my…
The Cost of Being “Out of Touch”
One problem with being out of touch is the lack of awareness that you are out of touch. It’s what you don’t know that you don’t know that is hurting you. If you are a job-seeker, there is a cost associated with being out of touch – your target job. These are just three easy…
Interview Blocking Resumes: Warning Signs Hiring Managers Spot in a Minute
How’s your resume response rate? In other words, are you getting many calls for interviews? If your resume is not generating interviews, it’s time to evaluate your resume. Hiring managers look for signs that a candidate will not be successful or a proper fit for the job. Is your resume sending signs to hiring manager? …
How to Recover from a Huge Career Set Back
If you’ve been a fan of AMC’s Mad Men, you’ve witnessed the rise, fall, and recovery of the ever-suave, Don Draper. It’s been a theme of the show from the start. The opening montage of the man falling with skyscrapers in the background forebodes what we can see through the seasons. But, will he hit…
Balancing a Demanding Career with Motherhood
Every mother is unique. Although there are standards we can set as a society for being a “good mom,” we can’t define motherhood for everyone. Balancing the priorities of career and motherhood have long been discussed and analyzed. What can we share on the subject that is new? How can we perform better as mothers…
How to Solve the 3 Biggest Resume Problems
A resume makeover does not have to be an all-weekend event. You can squeeze a quick resume makeover in a couple of spare hours. My advice is to tackle the three biggest resume problems now! After that you can fine-tune your resume to perfection. There is no time like the present to improve your resume. …