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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.
Out of Touch = Out of Luck
If you are familiar with the Innovation Adoption Lifecycle, you know that being on the front end of the curve is a good thing. Innovators are the first on board for the very newest technologies, followed by early adopters. On the downside of the curve are the late majority and laggards. When we apply this…
Naughty or Nice? Seven Tips to Get You on the Hiring Manager’s Nice List
After you interview, do you deserve a lump of coal from the hiring manager? Or, will you be rewarded with the gift that keeps giving – a new job! Naughty or nice is highly subjective. You must impress the hiring manager in an interview. You’d better watch out for these seven ways you can get…
What Not to Include in Your Resume Profile
For many, determining what to include in the resume profile is vexing. You want to entice the reader, so they are immediately engaged – so much so, that they read the rest of your resume. You want to conform to proven resume standards while using unique language, so your resume does not read like a…
Interview Rescue
Perhaps you’ve seen one of the dozens of shows on cable TV with the rescue theme. In a single weekend, you can watch shows about rescuing a bar, rehabbing a home, salvaging a failing restaurant, and saving a business from bankruptcy. I propose a new show…interview rescue. The opening scene will show a job candidate…
How to Hit the “Bull’s Eye” with Your Resume
How many resumes do you send without a single response? Where did you go wrong? You have so many skills, as well as extensive knowledge. It is possible that your resume is missing the target because it was not written with a target in mind? When written properly, a resume positions a candidate as a…
Excellent Communication Skills? Prove It!
How many resumes have you read that included the well-worn line, “Excellent verbal and written communication skills?” Too many! One problem with over-used resume clichés is that the reader doesn’t take them seriously. Another problem is that resume clichés are unoriginal; they demonstrate a lack of effort by the candidate. Is the answer to delete…
Exceptions to Resume Rules
You know the rules, let’s discuss the exceptions. Resume standards are based on what has proven to be effective in the job market over recent years. However, there are exceptions to many of the resume rules. The following are the top five resume rules with exceptions. Omit articles on resumes. It is common to omit…
How to Present a Multi-Faceted Professional Brand
Most resume and job search experts agree that your resume should be focused on your current career goal. Many advisors will explain the importance of building and presenting a consistent brand. How do you focus on a current goal and construct a consistent brand when you have multiple career goals? That can be a challenge,…
Social Media Fatigue
It is human nature to lose interest or become annoyed with things with repeated exposure. Do you ever count the number of social media updates, prompts, and reminders that you receive? What about the time that you spend? Too much social media can result in social media fatigue. Social media fatigue is a condition in…
Are More Creative Resumes the Future - SAMPLE
Hello out there in career-land! Here at Careers Done Write, we are always trying to stay at the leading edge of career search. We have been experimenting with more creating resume designs - here is the lastest - we would love to hear your thoughts.