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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.
Job search support and career inspiration
Reflecting on the clients that I have had the pleasure to work with I thought it appropriate to provide some observations regarding career search. One thing that immediately hampers a job search is poor feelings of self-worth. The power of positive thinking is something that should not be dismissed as unimportant. The happier you feel,…
Introducing a personal branding tool for professionals
A while back I posted my musings about the resume of the future. As I indicated, having a positive online presence is just as (if not more) important than a traditional printed document. Your personal brand MUST extend to the virtual world. In fact, when employers evaluate you, they look for you online. Having nothing…
How to keep your direct manager happy
Hey, let’s face it – keeping your direct line boss happy is a big chunk of what your job entails. Your boss has the most impact on your review, your compensation, your bonus and your rise up the corporate ladder. If you make your boss happier they will make you happier – one big giant…
Professionally written resume - return on investment
How many times have you seen a job posting and thought to yourself – “I have the PERFECT background for this position!” So, you apply; nothing happens – no email, no call – nothing. You are dumbfounded; why wouldn’t you get a call? Can’t they see? Your background fits the position like a glove. I…
Resumes - your personal branding and sales pitch
Have you ever walked into a retail store with the intention of ‘just browsing’? Really, you do not need anything; you are just window shopping, passing the time. Suddenly, a salesperson approaches; she engages you in polite conversation. Before you know it, you have an entire fitting room filled with things. You are trying the…
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…
Improving your career this new year
This post is part of the Career Collective. The topic this month is to provide some transition assistance and information for job seekers who are unemployed or embarking on new jobs. Links to other valuable posts by other Career Collective members can be viewed at the bottom of this post. The New Year is a…
ToDo: Six steps to finding the new job
Many people find it daunting to begin the process of searching for new employment. Maybe you don’t know where to begin. Maybe you haven’t looked for a new position in more than 15 years, or maybe you have just become complacent where you are and haven’t thought about looking in a really long time. Whatever…
What are your career resolutions for the New Year?
The New Year is quickly approaching and certainly this is the time that we all establish those resolutions – you know, your commitment to yourself for self improvement or something else that you vow to accomplish. Many of us commit to developing a career plan – ‘a roadmap’ as I call it to identify…
Effective job search strategies
How many people do you know that know exactly what to do to plan for a job search and identify opportunities? Most people I speak to don’t even know where to begin. They have a better understanding of quantum physics than they do of the way to undertake a job search. I am sure…