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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.
Body Language Miscues
Body language is critically important. Small movements that you make …movements you probably aren't aware of … could be the key to whether others trust you … or not. Train yourself not to make the four gestures demonstrated in the infographic below to ensure trust in those around you. Why is buying Instagram likes profitable and…
Tricky Interview Questions: Are You a Risk Taker?
Perhaps the one interview question that reveals a candidate’s true nature more than any other is the frequent question: “Do you consider yourself a risk-taker?” There is an adage: No risk; no reward. That is true in many situations. However, risky behavior is perilous and uncertain by definition. So, what is the “right” answer to…
In Person Interview Strategies That Will Make You Shine
Competition is so fierce in today’s job market; you need to give yourself a competitive advantage by developing and managing your personal brand. Your traditional resume, digital presence, and in-person persona all act in unison to demonstrate your qualifications. Here are a few interview strategies that can help set you apart from your peers and…
Infographic Color Me Hired - The Colors You Wear Say a Lot
We always talk about how important appearance is. Did you ever stop to think about how color affects perception? Career Builder recently conducted a survey of more than 2,000 hiring managers, recruiters and HR professionals to learn how color impacts perception. Here's what we learned. http://careersdonewrite.com/blog/how-to-dress-for-an-interview.html
3 Questions to Ask During an Informational Interview
Informational interviews are risk-free opportunities to learn about and network with a company of interest. If made available to you an informational interview is a great way to learn about a company and begin to develop a relationship that could lead to something later. During the informational interview here are three questions we highly recommend…
Mastering the Interview Part 3: Face to Face Interview
Your résumé survived the screening, you made it through the Skype interview, and now you have a face-to-face interview. You think to yourself, “This should be easy, I know that I am qualified.” If it’s so easy, then why is the face-to-face interview such a nerve-racking experience? In part three of the Master the Interview series,…
Creative industries: What to wear for the interview?
**This is a guest post. The views of the writer do not necessarily reflect the views of Careers Done Write.** As the digital revolution takes hold, the emergence of ‘Generation Y’ led digital and creative hubs have sprouted up across the world. From Silicon Valley in California (Apple, Google) to Silicon Roundabout (Last.fm, TweetDeck) in…
Don’t Sweat It! Interviewing During a Heat Wave
Sweating is your body's way of cooling down. It is a natural biological function that helps the body to cope during extreme heat. One of the major principles of interviewing is: “don’t let them see you sweat.” Here are a few tips to help you look your freshest and feel confident, even in a heat…
Your First Job Interview
If you are nervous about your first job interview, you are not alone. Nervousness is a natural reaction to a new situation involving something that is important to you. If you are able to take control of the situation, you will feel more at ease and you will increase your chances of success. Follow these…
What information should I reveal to a potential employer?
Dear Deb: If I left my last position as a result of a claim I made against my employer, do I need to write that on my next job application or reveal it when I am offered a job? It was a hostile work environment. The case was settled out of court. I am worried…