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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 Tips to Land Your Dream Job
Part 1 of 3 - Identify Your Target Companies The first trick to 'Landing Your Dream Job' is to figure out where your dream job is? What city, state, or country is it in? Is it with a large firm, a midsized outfit, or a small entity? Is the company target located near you geographically…
Job Search Strategies: Find the Hiring Manager
Part 2 of 3 This is the 2nd segment in a 3 part series that includes some of the best ways to identify the names of hiring managers. In our last segment, we discussed various methods for creating a list of the companies you would like to work for. While sending your resume blindly to…
Is a resume writing service worth the investment?
If you are out of work or are currently earning less than you would like to, it might seem expensive to spend money on a professional résumé writing service. Because of this you may be tempted to cut corners and go with an inexpensive online company that lets you fill in the blanks and then…
Is your resume hard to read?
Are you extremely talented? Have you worked at start-ups or smaller firms where you have worn multiple hats? Do you have a diverse skills set? Believe it or not, depending upon how you position yourself, these could be liabilities rather than assets when searching for a new career opportunity. Shocking, but true!Sometimes, if you aren’t…
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…
Is your online job search being monitored?
You are planning your next big career move. You’ve had your resume professionally re-written and had your LinkedIn profile updated; you have posted on all the job boards, and you have even submitted it to area recruiters. Your boss calls you into the office and asks you point blank why you are looking for a…
LinkedIn, Twitter and The Social Network for your job search
Like many people, I have found LinkedIN to be a valuable way to help people establish a network as a means to facilitating job search efforts. I have used it to help my clients connect to new people in my network, share ideas, and in some cases open positions through the Network Activity area. Needless…
Staying motivated during a tough job search?
People constantly say “Don’t give up; stay motivated; keep your game face on.” Easy for them, you think. It can be very difficult to maintain that motivation, especially when it is such hard work! The time, patience, and perseverance necessary to conduct a proactive job search – how demanding! It takes a big effort to…
Help your professional network to receive job search karma
What better venue for this cliché than the career search process? Let’s explore a little bit about how ‘what goes around comes around’ related to job search. I have a short story: I recently had a client who worked in the financial function within the alternative energy space. Pretty hot area right now. He explained…
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,…