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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.
Are Career Objectives on Résumés History?
Dear Deb, Q. I have been looking at résumé samples on the internet and many of them have Objectives. I was told that Objectives are no longer used on résumés. Now I am confused. Is it true that Career Objectives are history? - D.P, Los Angeles, CA A. While there are times that a candidate…
Résumé Help - Information Technology Manager
Today our Résumé Help reviews the résumé of a candidate in the Information Technology space. George is a strong candidate; and some of the information on his résumé is quite compelling. George has overused bullets throughout the document. This detracts from the readability. Most hiring managers and recruiters will skip bullets beyond a certain point.…
How to Explain Being Fired
Dear Deb, Q. I was fired from my last job because of a conflict I had with the manager. He did something that I felt was unethical. When I found out, I went over his head and told his superior. He was able to twist the situation and next thing you know, I got the…
Rebranding Your Image on the Job
What does your brand say about you? Are you famous or infamous? Are you sought out for projects or are you the last one picked? Is your professional image not quite what you had hoped or expected at this stage of your career? Even if you don’t think your brand is good – take heart…
Are You Ready for a Career Change?
This blog is part of the Career Collective. I recently conducted a poll on LinkedIn which asked, “If you could change your current career path and reinvent yourself, would you?” 63% of the respondents said yes. We reposted the article on the LinkedIn Group ‘Jobs Openings, Job Leads, and Job Connections’ and there was a…
Resume Help - Sales Manager in Transition
Today’s résumé help is for a client who is seeking to expand his career options while taking advantage of his strong sales and marketing background. He mistakenly mentions a variety of different areas of expertise in an effort to brand himself. However, he is only succeeding in confusing the reader. By listing so many different…
Business Development Résumé Summary Statement
Dear Deb, Q. Would you have a better suggestion for this opening summary statement? "Especially skilled at opening doors and building relationships that result in win-win sales scenarios for customers and companies alike". Thank you in advance! - MB, Rockford, IL A. I am not sure from this question if you are truly referring to…
LinkedIn Strategies for Personal Branding
LinkedIn has become a critical business networking tool; and it can be a powerful resource when it comes to developing your personal brand. In order to maximize your exposure on LinkedIn, you should take full advantage of its features and optimize your LinkedIn branding campaign. 1. Add Your Picture - People are visual –…
Lying on a Résumé Can Ruin Your Career
People lie. Are you surprised? I bet not! In fact, behavioral experts have determined that babies begin to lie as early as 6 months old. Deception often has payoffs that lure us into lying – even at a very young age. In one study conducted by Bella DePaulo Ph.D. and her colleagues, 147 people between…
Résumé Help – Chartered Financial Analyst - MBA
Today we are reviewing the résumé of a recent MBA graduate based in Canada who is in the process of completeing his CFA Level III designation. Jeff has 2 years of practical experience, in addition to his education and training. He mistakenly references this 2 years of experience as part of his unique selling proposition…