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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.
Resume Help - Sales Manager
Today we are going to look at the bottom half of a résumé for a mid-level sales candidate. We will call her Eve. Eve has made several mistakes that could cost her dearly when she submits her résumé to hiring managers and recruiters. The first mistake Eve has made is to create a section called…
Resume Help - Senior Technology Executive
Today’s résumé critique will focus on a senior level professional in the software industry. This particular candidate, we will call him George, is looking for a role focused on sales management, although you can hardly tell this from his résumé. George has had a varied background that also includes business process optimization, so his experience…
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,…
Resume Help - Sales and Marketing Job
Today we are going to focus on the first portion of a résumé written by a sales and marketing professional. June Doe, as we will call her, has made some critical errors that make her look like an amateur writer and an amateur sales person. Sadly, June is actually quite an accomplished sales and marketing…
Resume Help - Sales Representative Jobs
Today’s résumé critique is actually from a client who said he had his résumé done by a résumé writer. When I asked if the writer was certified, he couldn’t tell me for sure, so I don’t know if this was the case; but it goes to show that it is important to research the background…
Get Your Resume Online with VisualCV
The traditional résumé is not destined to be a thing of the past any time soon; but there is a new kid in town that is giving candidates a huge boost with their job searches. As cloud technology grows, online résumés are quickly becoming the next wave to facilitate networking and drive awareness of candidates’…
Choosing a Professional Resume Writer
I recently met with a young lady who told me she had gotten about four different opinions on how best to present her résumé. At this point, she was understandably confused and frustrated. I spent some time with her explaining what to look for in a good résumé writer; and after we were done with…
Resume Help - Recent Graduate in Financial Services
Today’s résumé critique focuses on a candidate in the financial services space. We will call him Bob Smith. Bob has some work experience, but is also a recent college graduate. In his particular case there is nothing wrong with putting his education first, but Bob makes the mistake of forgetting some key elements that should…
Resume Help - Highlight Best Job Experience
Dear Deb: I've had a discussion with a few people about a CV writing issue; and because it seems to be a popular and interesting one, I thought I'd share it with you. When a person is currently doing several things ("to present") -- ex: CEO of one company, sitting on several Boards, doing consulting,…
Resume Help - Interior Design
This week’s résumé critique spotlights an early career Interior Design graduate. Let’s call her Jasmine. Jasmine chose a very artistic header which is not depicted here. While this would not have been appropriate for an investment banker, in a field like Interior Design it was an excellent choice. The logo is very nice; but, Jasmine’s…