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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.
Developing a Career Transition Plan
Dear Deb: I recently completed my MBA in finance and am trying to make a career transition from an engineering role to a quantitative position in financial services where I can use more of my analytical training. What are some things I can do to make the transition? I presently live in London and am…
Tax Deduction for Job Search
Q. A friend of mine told me that I can deduct the expenses related to my job search off my 2010 taxes. Is this true? I figured since you are an industry expert, you would know the answer. Thank you. WS, Nyack, NY A. In fact, your résumé and cover letter, along with certain items…
How not to Advance to the Second Interview
It used to be that you could send in your resume, you would get called in for an interview, you would WOW them on the spot and be working the next Monday. No more! Now, it is more common than not to have to pass a phone screen before you get to see anyone face-to-face. …
Improve Your Job Search Skills
Q. Your team did a great job on a résumé revision for me last month. It looks amazing and I am really pleased. I have been submitting it to every job posting I see online and am even getting interviews, but I still haven’t gotten a solid offer on the table. What can I do…
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…