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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.
Instagram & Your Job Search: Answering Your Top Questions
Does the thought of using Instagram for your job search seem ridiculous? Instagram is yet another way to leverage social media to enhance your professional brand and accelerate your job search. If you are still puzzled, continue reading and perhaps we can answer your top Instagram questions. Should I have one Instagram account or two?…
It’s Not Too Late to Snag a Summer Job
You may be on break from college or just looking for additional income; the summer can be a great time to pick up a part time job. Many businesses face a summertime rush and require part-time help. The competition can be tough as the supply of labor for part-time jobs also increases in the summer due…
Is Your Outgoing Message a Turn-off?
Recently, I called a consultant that I had never met and was surprised at his outgoing message. It started with the sound of him clearing his throat. Next he said, “Uh, this is Rob, and I can’t get to my phone, but I will get back to you.” This was recorded in a noisy space.…
LinkedIn: Searching Is Now a Bit Easier
Careerists at all stages rely upon LinkedIn to connect, interact and research. As LinkedIn has grown, searching can yield vast results. Fortunately, LinkedIn has listened to members and continuously identifies ways to optimize the overall LinkedIn experience, including searching for people and jobs. Take a look at three recent LinkedIn improvements. Searching All Degrees…
Career U-Turn: Returning to Your Former Job
Have you ever made a career decision that you later regretted? Did you ever leave a job for another job at a company with greener pastures? Or, perhaps you took a position only to discover six months later that the company was downsizing after a major contract was lost. Did you wish that you stayed…
LinkedIn Headlines That Grab Readers
The smallest part of the LinkedIn profile is perhaps the biggest challenge for most people. What magical 120 characters will do the trick? You probably have seen ridiculous profiles that tell you nothing substantial about the person. Then there are those individuals that simply skip the headline, possibly out of frustration. Let’s break down the…
How to Update Your Resume
As you develop your skills and grow in your career, naturally you’ll want to update your resume and LinkedIn profile. How do you do that? The common mistake is merely to add the new job description and place the position prior in past tense. Over time, your resume will become very long document that just…
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…
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…
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…