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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.
Myths about Using Executive Recruiters
Some of my best friends and colleagues are outstanding recruiters. If you are currently looking for a job, there are a few things you need to know about what recruiters can and cannot do for you. One of the most common misconceptions is that recruiters help people find jobs. While it is true that recruiters…
Age Discrimination in Employment Search
Q. I am an unemployed (now one year) Senior Systems Analyst with 30+ years of experience. Age = 61 and in good health. I have a BS in Biology and an MS in Management from an accredited State College (now University). My graduation dates are 1976 and 1977 respectively….I have attempted to age proof my…
Delay Job Search for Job Market Recovery?
True, the economy is not at its high point, not even close; but that doesn’t mean it is all doom and gloom. It just means that perhaps it is time to dig in your heels and take a more realistic approach to your situation. It has been my experience that job seekers who take the…
Online and Offline Networking Tips to Find Jobs
Q. I have been unemployed for the past year and a half. It seems like every time I apply for a job, I never hear back. It is like my résumé gets lost in a black hole. I am at my wit’s end and don’t really know what to do next. I wait for job…
Job Searches scarier than Halloween?
When you begin feeling like you have just been run over by a bunch of unruly trick-or-treaters because of a long and difficult job search, it can be challenging to maintain a happy spirit! It happens to the best of us. Sometimes, you want to put a sheet over your head and hide like a…
Online CV help with Job Changes
I recently read an article in the NY Times by Jon Picoult, an executive, speaker and author from NYC, known for helping businesses inspire their employees. He mentioned that as the economy allows it, many workers will be looking to change jobs. As a résumé writer and career strategist, I see this happening daily. More…
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…