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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.
Interview Questions - Interview Tips
Dear Deb, Q. I was wondering what I can do to improve my performance during interviews. It seems like I am making a lot of headway now that the economy is picking up and I have revised my résumé, but it is still quite competitive out there. I have been on nearly 30 interviews and…
Interview Questions and Answers for Job Seekers
Dear Deb, Q. I am preparing for a meeting next week and was wondering if you could help me with some information about interview questions and answers. I submitted the résumé you wrote for me to the CEO of a company and he called yesterday to arrange an interview. Any career advice you can provide…
How to answer salary requirements question
Dear Deb, Q. Now that you have revised my résumé, I am finally getting interviews after being unemployed since 2009, but I am wondering what to say when Human Resources asks about my salary. I don’t want to overprice or underprice myself. I want to get my foot in the door even it means having…
Job Interviews but No Job Offers
Dear Deb, Q. Ever since your team revised my résumé and LinkedIn profile I have to say I have been getting much more activity. Here is the problem: I still have not received a job offer. For some reason I keep getting passed up when it comes to the actual offers. They aren’t even calling…
Skype and Video Interview Preparation
Q. I just got a call from a recruiter and she told me the company she represents wants me to have a Skype interview. I have never used Skype before, but I do have a web-cam on my laptop computer. Can you give me some pointers to prepare for the interview? JH, Chicago, IL A.…
How to Interview Better Than Oprah
When it comes to job search and interviewing, I often administer a DISC assessment to my coaching clients in an effort to help me get to know them better. This exercise also helps the client understand his personality, style, and natural tendencies. The information gleaned from the assessment is particularly useful especially if you are…
Tips to avoid sabotaging your job interviews
You’ve read all the articles about interview preparation. You know you need to let the interviewer lead the discussion, answer questions succinctly, wear appropriate attire, and study up on the company’s history beforehand. Yet somehow you keep getting passed up time after time, losing out to the competition. Maybe it’s time to get a second…
The art of following up with hiring managers and recruiters
The squeaky wheel gets the grease is a saying that truly applies to advancing the hiring process. That said, if the wheel squeaks too much, it gets thrown out and replaced. This is why it is so important to strike a careful balance between reminding recruiters and hiring managers that you are interested and annoying…
Compensation package and salary negotiation tips
When assessing a compensation package in today’s economy, it’s important to take a variety of factors into consideration. Many candidates make the mistake of focusing on salary alone and pass up what could have been a great opportunity. Here are a few things to consider the next time you get an offer on the table. …
Reduce job interview anxiety with these interview tips
Even for the average person, an interview can bring on symptoms of anxiety ranging from rapid heartbeat, sweaty palms, and chest heaviness, to racing thoughts and non-stop worrying. Here are a few surefire tips to help you remain cool and collected, so you can make the best impression possible during your next job interview. Recognize…