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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.
Do You Need A Professional Coach?
Have you thought about engaging a career or professional coach?How do you know when you need one?How do you go about finding one?What can a career coach do for you? These are all good questions. If you have found yourself looking for the next step in your career but are not sure how to get…
E-mail Netiquette
Why is it that communicating online is such a challenge? The minute we get in front of email, we rattle off messages that are unclear, with typographical and grammatical errors. Why is writing an email different than writing a letter? (a lost art at this point) How many times have you written an…
SALARY NEGOTIATIONS – THE DO’S AND DON’T’S
Embarking on a career search involves the ability to successfully negotiate on one’s own behalf when the opportunity presents itself. Really, anything is negotiable; with a little research, some planning, and patience – even a desired salary can be obtained. Part of the recipe requires belief in your abilities. In collaboration with my…
PRESENT THIS!
Recently I have been giving a lot of presentations both planned and extemporaneous speaking requiring me to deliver a message. It got me to thinking that strong presentation skills are very important; I thought I would share some insights and information with you on the topic. Why are presentation skills important? Even if…
Interviewing Tips From Behind the Desk
Since I spend a significant amount of time posting information, providing advice that helps those seeking employment, I thought in this post, I would reference some useful tips for hiring managers to help make effective decisions. Just as important as it is for an interviewee to put his or her best foot forward, so too…