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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.

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Blasting News to Your Network

Take a moment to reach out to your network when you have good news, valuable tips to share, and invitations to industry events.  If you are fortunate to have a large network, it can be impractical to contact each person individually.  To save time, you need to blast your network, yet still make a personal…

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Don’t Go over Your Manager’s Head

Are you having a problem with your direct manager? Are you thinking about going over your manager’s head? If your instincts tell you that it is a bad idea, you are right. By not respecting the chain of command, you'll alienate your manager and potentially your manager’s colleagues.  Your secret is not safe. Even if…

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Conference Time: Never Miss a Great Networking Opportunity Again!

Networking at a conference is akin to shooting fish in a barrel.  It’s a perfect situation in which you have dozens or perhaps hundreds of professionals who share an industry, occupation, a market, or use of similar specialized technologies.  Interesting and valuable contacts are there, ready for you to meet. Yet, how often do you…

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How a Coach Can Help with Your Salary Negotiation

Lack of preparation is one of the biggest mistakes that job seekers make when negotiating salary.  There are many ways to acquire the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in a negotiation.  There are three critical components:  Knowing your value, understanding the market, and rehearsing the negotiation discussion.  You can do these things on…

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Networking at the Interview

Always think of the bigger picture when you are in job search mode.  Rather than focus on one particular job posting at a time, keep your eyes open, so you don’t miss other opportunities. Continuously expanding your horizon allows you to meet valuable contacts, learn about new companies, and identify new industry trends.  With this…

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Working with a Career Coach

We hire professionals to improve our golf game, professional trainers to transform our bodies, and we budget for expenses for professional hair stylists, tax accountants, interior designers, and attorneys. Despite a lifetime of earnings and ongoing job satisfaction on the line, many forge ahead without assistance from a professional career coach.  A career coach can…

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Look beyond Your Inner Circle

Most of us rely upon our friends for advice, which works well in many situations.  When it comes to subjects in which expertise and current knowledge are critical, it is best to seek a professional.  For example, your next-door neighbor who happens to be a genius aeronautical engineer may not be the person to whom…

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Shorten Your Long Distance Job Search

A long-distance job search requires more planning and dedication than a local job search.  You have the hurdle of breaking into to a new job market in addition to logistical challenges.  On top of that, you must convince hiring managers and recruiters that you are a serious candidate and will be a reliable employee, one…

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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…

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