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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.
Send Thank You Note After Interview
Dear Deb, Q. I am in the IT space and just came back from a job interview that I was sent on by a recruiter. What is the proper etiquette with regards to sending thank you notes in a 3 month contract situation? I didn’t think to get the interviewer’s business card, so I don’t…
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…
Developing a Career Transition Plan
Dear Deb: I recently completed my MBA in finance and am trying to make a career transition from an engineering role to a quantitative position in financial services where I can use more of my analytical training. What are some things I can do to make the transition? I presently live in London and am…
Demonstrate Employee Value in a Bad Economy
The current downturn in the economy has been tough on those who have been laid off, but employees who haven’t received pink slips are also suffering; they have been left behind to juggle the workload of 2 and sometimes 3 people at a time. Not fun! In addition to living in a constant state of…
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…
Tax Deduction for Job Search
Q. A friend of mine told me that I can deduct the expenses related to my job search off my 2010 taxes. Is this true? I figured since you are an industry expert, you would know the answer. Thank you. WS, Nyack, NY A. In fact, your résumé and cover letter, along with certain items…
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’…
How not to Advance to the Second Interview
It used to be that you could send in your resume, you would get called in for an interview, you would WOW them on the spot and be working the next Monday. No more! Now, it is more common than not to have to pass a phone screen before you get to see anyone face-to-face. …
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…