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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.
Secrets to personal branding for professionals
Brand: Noun - a particular product or a characteristic that serves to identify a particular product. Time for a fun quiz. Can you guess the brand name associated with each of these timeless slogans? "Just Do It" ______________ "Don't leave home without it" ______________ "We bring good things to life" ______________ My guess is you…
Tips for Job Search Success
Today’s Blog is part of the Career Collective. Once a month, our group of career professionals blog on a subject topical and timely for a job seeker. If you are like many, it is tempting to think that you can do an online search for a job, submit your résumé and poof, get hired! While…
Changing Jobs in a Bad Economy
Dear Deb, Q. I am currently working, but really unhappy with my job. The company has low morale and the senior management seems to be lacking direction. I also feel I deserve more money. Do you think it makes sense for me to start looking for another job, or is the economy still too weak?…
Send Thank You Note After Interview
Dear Deb, Q. I am in the IT space and just came back from a job interview that I was sent on by a recruiter. What is the proper etiquette with regards to sending thank you notes in a 3 month contract situation? I didn’t think to get the interviewer’s business card, so I don’t…
Online CV Essential for Job Searches
Internet technology and social media have become a common way for many of us to communicate with family, friends and/or colleagues - whether emailing on the train ride home, sharing pictures through Facebook, or connecting with old business associates via LinkedIn. Social media is definitely here to stay! As it becomes a mainstream communication channel,…
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…