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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.
Your Brand: Talk Is Cheap. You Have to Prove It!
You may have a brand statement at the top of your resume that simply sings. It hits all the high notes, describing just what your target employer needs. Many would assume that a statement that strong would not only get you in the door for an interview, but would blow the doors off! However, if…
Networking Time Wasters
Astute professionals know that networking is essential to career success. At any stage in your career, it is necessary to be connected so you can stay on top of the latest news, give and receive expert advice, and learn about upcoming changes. Although networking is a worthy effort, there are networking time wasters that you’ll…
5 Ways to Compensate for a Lack of Paid Professional Experience
Don’t let lack of recent paid professional experience keep you from your dream job. There are at least five ways that you can gain skills and experience necessary for your target career. You may discover that you already have experience that proves that you are qualified for the job. 1.) Professional Certifications If you are…
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? …