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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.
How to keep your direct manager happy
Hey, let’s face it – keeping your direct line boss happy is a big chunk of what your job entails. Your boss has the most impact on your review, your compensation, your bonus and your rise up the corporate ladder. If you make your boss happier they will make you happier – one big giant…
Professionally written resume - return on investment
How many times have you seen a job posting and thought to yourself – “I have the PERFECT background for this position!” So, you apply; nothing happens – no email, no call – nothing. You are dumbfounded; why wouldn’t you get a call? Can’t they see? Your background fits the position like a glove. I…
Average resumes don’t get job offers
Just recently I did a webinar regarding “Creating a Killer Resume.” Before the event we conducted an impromptu poll. Respondents were asked to rate their own resumes; they were given the following choices Below average Average Pretty good Perfect This is what we found More than half of the people (56%) selected average, in…
Avoiding career mistakes - improve your negative attitude
You have met them; you have been annoyed by them; you may have suffered because of them. They are the folks that always find problems; they tell you why it won't work; they always have an excuse for something that hasn't even happened yet and might never happen at all. These folks just bring down…
Resumes - your personal branding and sales pitch
Have you ever walked into a retail store with the intention of ‘just browsing’? Really, you do not need anything; you are just window shopping, passing the time. Suddenly, a salesperson approaches; she engages you in polite conversation. Before you know it, you have an entire fitting room filled with things. You are trying the…
Introducing the resume of the future - online CV
The world is dynamic, the career landscape is shifting, employers are partial to fluidity, peers want versatility, managers want resilience, clients want flexibility and yet the representation of your vocational history is static, inert, staid, single channel and unidirectional. Yes, your resume as great as it may be – although I would bet against even…
Top Five Reasons Why Your Resume Sucks.
You have sent out hundreds and hundreds of résumés with barely a response. You reason that it’s the economy and some other factors that you are simply not aware of. How can this be? No response whatsoever? You have accomplished a lot; you were well liked in your last role and did a number of…
Majority of negative hiring decisions based on online profiles
Hey Readers! Yesterday was the 4th annual Data Privacy Day and of course there was a plethora of articles both online and in print media about privacy. Folks I have news for you - there is no privacy anymore. Your whole life online is a postcard; this leads me to the headline above - and…
Improving your career this new year
This post is part of the Career Collective. The topic this month is to provide some transition assistance and information for job seekers who are unemployed or embarking on new jobs. Links to other valuable posts by other Career Collective members can be viewed at the bottom of this post. The New Year is a…
Continuing Education Part 4: Business Productivity Tools
Well, it has been a while since I added to the continuing education series. The only excuse is that these are very hard to do - but for you, dear reader I am ready to dive back in, despite the fact that I might not sleep for several days. For those of you that are…