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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.
Tips to avoid sabotaging your job interviews
You’ve read all the articles about interview preparation. You know you need to let the interviewer lead the discussion, answer questions succinctly, wear appropriate attire, and study up on the company’s history beforehand. Yet somehow you keep getting passed up time after time, losing out to the competition. Maybe it’s time to get a second…
Is your resume hard to read?
Are you extremely talented? Have you worked at start-ups or smaller firms where you have worn multiple hats? Do you have a diverse skills set? Believe it or not, depending upon how you position yourself, these could be liabilities rather than assets when searching for a new career opportunity. Shocking, but true!Sometimes, if you aren’t…
Summer economic recovery ends on sour note
A long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away (Spring 2010 / Washington, DC) we were told by the powers that ran the empire that summer would be a time of redemption, of recovery, of advancement from the doldrums. But the new unemployment numbers do not speak of recovery; instead they lead me…
Ender's Game???
Thousands of my readers have sent me e-mail asking about my inclusion of Ender's Game in my recommended reading list. Rather than respond individually, I will do so en masse. I reviewed the list and realize it may appear as if it does not belong - but it actually fits quite well if you…
The art of following up with hiring managers and recruiters
The squeaky wheel gets the grease is a saying that truly applies to advancing the hiring process. That said, if the wheel squeaks too much, it gets thrown out and replaced. This is why it is so important to strike a careful balance between reminding recruiters and hiring managers that you are interested and annoying…
Compensation package and salary negotiation tips
When assessing a compensation package in today’s economy, it’s important to take a variety of factors into consideration. Many candidates make the mistake of focusing on salary alone and pass up what could have been a great opportunity. Here are a few things to consider the next time you get an offer on the table. …
Reduce job interview anxiety with these interview tips
Even for the average person, an interview can bring on symptoms of anxiety ranging from rapid heartbeat, sweaty palms, and chest heaviness, to racing thoughts and non-stop worrying. Here are a few surefire tips to help you remain cool and collected, so you can make the best impression possible during your next job interview. Recognize…
Is your online job search being monitored?
You are planning your next big career move. You’ve had your resume professionally re-written and had your LinkedIn profile updated; you have posted on all the job boards, and you have even submitted it to area recruiters. Your boss calls you into the office and asks you point blank why you are looking for a…
Resume Help - Common Resume Mistakes
While style and direction are critically important in terms of planning and executing a successful resume, it is equally important to avoid making blatant errors. To avoid generating a document that is more likely to meet the trash can than the desk of the hiring manager, be sure to double check your resume for the…
Interviewing tips in a bad economy get the job
Let’s face it. If you are getting face to face interviews, but never seem to get hired, it may not be the economy alone that is the problem. Maybe it is time to take a critical look at your interviewing and presentation skills so you can finally land that job you want. Here are a…