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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.
Skype and Online Video Interview Tips
With increasing frequency, recruiters and corporations are using Skype as an economical means for screening and interviewing job candidates. Skype has several benefits to potential employers. It is a no cost method that allows interviewers to “meet” with potential candidates and get a better flavor for how they present themselves in terms of clothing choice,…
Guest Blogger - sales professional on realizing your value
A long time ago at a networking event not too far away, I asked Carlos Perez-Santalla if he had any material to pass on to those working with me looking for sales positions. Today he noticed me on LinkedIN (due to the new site information) and thought about it. Since he had a little time,…
LinkedIn, Twitter and The Social Network for your job search
Like many people, I have found LinkedIN to be a valuable way to help people establish a network as a means to facilitating job search efforts. I have used it to help my clients connect to new people in my network, share ideas, and in some cases open positions through the Network Activity area. Needless…
Establish your personal brand in your cover letter
Establishing your brand in a cover letter can be a tricky thing. You want to be creative, yet professional. So if the prose is stifled, the reader can actually feel how the writer struggled with every word, every sentence, and every thought. Here are a few tips to help get the creative juices flowing and…
How to get a promotion at your current company?
Q: I have been working in my current position for a little more than a year and was recently approached by my boss about an opportunity that would be a promotion for me. It is not solid – I have to interview and there are other candidates under consideration. How do I present my qualifications…
Staying motivated during a tough job search?
People constantly say “Don’t give up; stay motivated; keep your game face on.” Easy for them, you think. It can be very difficult to maintain that motivation, especially when it is such hard work! The time, patience, and perseverance necessary to conduct a proactive job search – how demanding! It takes a big effort to…
Hard luck story - get your resume professionally written by Deb!
So, after writing the recent blog "What goes around comes around," I got a lot of feedback on the content. I decided that in the spirit of "What goes around comes around," that I would do some pro bono work. I will personally write the resume and cover letter of the person who writes to…
US Department of Labor Employment reports impact your job search?
So, the US department of Labor release the latest unemployment numbers - to summarize unemployment dropped a bit from 9.7% to 9.5% - whoopdee-doo.When you dig deeper the reality is not quite so simple - nor is the news very good. Point 1 - Total nonfarm payroll employment decreased by 125,000 - this reflected a…
Help your professional network to receive job search karma
What better venue for this cliché than the career search process? Let’s explore a little bit about how ‘what goes around comes around’ related to job search. I have a short story: I recently had a client who worked in the financial function within the alternative energy space. Pretty hot area right now. He explained…
Personal introductions lead to professional job interviews
Q: I was introduced recently to a senior vice president at a company that I wish to work for. We had a very nice discussion; and at the end, he handed me his business card. Is it acceptable for me to now follow-up to see if I can schedule an in-person meeting to explore potential…