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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.
Changing Jobs in a Bad Economy
Dear Deb, Q. I am currently working, but really unhappy with my job. The company has low morale and the senior management seems to be lacking direction. I also feel I deserve more money. Do you think it makes sense for me to start looking for another job, or is the economy still too weak?…
Social Media Recruiting Growing
As the economy recovers, corporations are planning their strategy for adding new employees to the payroll, albeit slowly. As they hunt for the best possible candidates, they must consider the cost and the return on investment for each tool they use to find the most qualified workers. In terms of cost effective candidate sourcing, more…
Resume Help - Sales Manager
Today we are going to look at the bottom half of a résumé for a mid-level sales candidate. We will call her Eve. Eve has made several mistakes that could cost her dearly when she submits her résumé to hiring managers and recruiters. The first mistake Eve has made is to create a section called…
Skype and Video Interview Preparation
Q. I just got a call from a recruiter and she told me the company she represents wants me to have a Skype interview. I have never used Skype before, but I do have a web-cam on my laptop computer. Can you give me some pointers to prepare for the interview? JH, Chicago, IL A.…
Resume Help - Senior Technology Executive
Today’s résumé critique will focus on a senior level professional in the software industry. This particular candidate, we will call him George, is looking for a role focused on sales management, although you can hardly tell this from his résumé. George has had a varied background that also includes business process optimization, so his experience…
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…