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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.
Reasons to Leave Your Resume to Professional Resume Writers
If you had a broken air conditioner, would you start fiddling with it without basic HVAC expertise? That is what many job candidates do when they decide to modify their résumés. While it may be tempting to save money on the expense of using a professional writer, it can be, as the saying goes, penny…
Summer economic recovery ends on sour note
A long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away (Spring 2010 / Washington, DC) we were told by the powers that ran the empire that summer would be a time of redemption, of recovery, of advancement from the doldrums. But the new unemployment numbers do not speak of recovery; instead they lead me…
US Department of Labor Employment reports impact your job search?
So, the US department of Labor release the latest unemployment numbers - to summarize unemployment dropped a bit from 9.7% to 9.5% - whoopdee-doo.When you dig deeper the reality is not quite so simple - nor is the news very good. Point 1 - Total nonfarm payroll employment decreased by 125,000 - this reflected a…
US Department of Labor Employment Report looking up?
Some new May jobless numbers were released last week and it seems like the employment market is getting better. Or is it? When you dig a bit the picture isn't quite as rosy as it may appear. While the jobless rate dropped a bit from 9.9% to 9.7%, which may at first glance seem to…
Introducing the resume of the future - online CV
The world is dynamic, the career landscape is shifting, employers are partial to fluidity, peers want versatility, managers want resilience, clients want flexibility and yet the representation of your vocational history is static, inert, staid, single channel and unidirectional. Yes, your resume as great as it may be – although I would bet against even…
Guest Blog - Alex Freund from Landing Expert provides us an overview of career coaching options
The Four Types of Career CoachingOften people find themselves in the in-transition phase as a surprise without having a fair chance to evaluate sources of assistance getting back into the labor force. Following are a few scenarios. No Career CoachingSome people belong to this group. Their previous employers have not entitled them to career coaching,…
You can get a raise, even in a recession
Is your employer feeling the crunch of the current economic climate? So much so, that the dreaded ‘pay freeze’ has been put into effect? Do you feel that your efforts to go above and beyond have really done some good? You can still get the raise you desire. Here are some tips to help…
Social Networking Nightmare
Social networking is all the rage. How great is it that you can connect with people globally – share ideas, learn new and interesting things? Wonderful! What an awesome way to gain a different perspective on things and explore other opinions. When does the social network become a landmine? I’ll tell you when: when…
Is it time to say goodbye - why it might be the right time to quit your job, even in the current economy
Is it the time? Do you really think so? Even in this economy? Quit your job. There, I said it. Many of us think about it. You think to yourself “I would love to get out of here – permanently.” How do you determine when it’s time to go? I speak to many people…
Making working from home, work!
So, you want to work from home? Great! Sounds awesome, right? You don’t have to go anywhere, you can just put yourself in front of a computer and there you are ready to go. Wrong. Working from home requires much more than a place to sit and crank out some work. Why? There are distractions…