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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.
Interviewing tips - you have the interview, now how do you get the job
Who wouldn’t love to be an interview guru? The person who is completely comfortable and prepared for the most rigorous of interviews – no matter what type – traditional or behavioral. Wouldn’t it be great to know exactly what the interviewer is looking for? Know what to say, how to say it, and how…
Four tips to hiring the right person
Hiring the right resources is challenging and a never-ending learning experience. It is hard, very hard to identify and select people that are right for a position, fit the company’s culture, and can integrate their skills and personality to meet the needs of a role. What are some of the things to look for as…
Be a Joiner: Joining groups to help you get ahead
Launching an effective job search requires a lot of careful planning. With the plethora of information and myriad ways to pursue opportunities, it can be a daunting experience. Besides the obvious use of networking and applying for jobs both online and to directly to hiring companies you can and should join a business or networking…
You can get a raise, even in a recession
Is your employer feeling the crunch of the current economic climate? So much so, that the dreaded ‘pay freeze’ has been put into effect? Do you feel that your efforts to go above and beyond have really done some good? You can still get the raise you desire. Here are some tips to help…
Perception, Relationships and a Productive Career
Is it any wonder that the better you feel about yourself the more fulfilling your relationships are and the more empowered you feel in your work? It shouldn’t be! If you think about it, your own self-perception is the biggest driver of how others perceive you. It makes perfect sense that if you feel good,…
To Temp or Not to Temp - That is the Question
Working in a temporary position or on a contract assignment can be a great way to dip your big toe in the pool to see if you actually want to go for a swim. Frankly, I like the idea of temping – it’s try before you (potentially) buy. You can really get the ‘lay…
Letter to Self: Would I Hire Me If I Were You?
As an HR professional I cannot tell you how many résumés I have received from candidates that were so unqualified, so out of reach, so uninteresting to me as a hiring manager as to make me look twice to see if I was putting them in the right pile for the right job. As…
Principles of Being an Effective Manager
Being a successful manager that is respected and well liked has more to do with common sense than people think. An effective manager also contributes to the organization’s success. Here is some information to help you develop or hone your style to facilitate a strong internal presence and enhance your likelihood for success: Presence:…
Getting into an Ivy League school
You are starting to think about applying to a top-tier university; your grades are excellent, and you have enough extracurricular activities to choke a guidance counselor - making you well rounded. There are things you need to know to help you gain acceptance. The Ivy League schools take the best and the brightest, and…
A guide to Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
You might currently be in a situation where you are caring for an elderly or sick parent; or you might have this situation in the future. There are some things that you need to know regarding leaves of absence in the workplace. For those of you who need to take a planned or unplanned absence…