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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.
Personal Branding – 5 Tips for Twitter
Twitter is one social media site that can take a little getting used to. (Yes, I am ending this in a preposition!) However, if you build your network carefully, it can be an excellent source of job leads and networking contacts. Twitter can also be a fun and easy way for you to get your…
Résumé Help - Technology Sales Services Management
Today we are going to discuss the CV of an international technology sales & services management executive. I have provided a portion of his résumé for you; and I will share some of the core issues that make his résumé less than effective. Herman is from Eastern Europe and has a limited command of the…
When Should You Use a Hybrid Résumé Format?
Dear Deb, Q. You mentioned at one of your recent webinars that there is a hybrid résumé format that can be very effective. I was wondering if you can further explain the benefits of a hybrid résumé and provide a more detailed explanation of when and how to use one. - JH, Tampa, FL A.…
Align Your Career for the Best Culture Fit
As a job seeker, it is important to look not only at the role you will be playing, but where you will be playing it. You don’t want to land in the wrong sandbox. The importance of a good cultural fit and positive office environment should not be treated as the step child. Accepting a job…
Résumé Help – Business Management Candidate
Today we are showcasing the résumé of candidate who does not have a clear path in terms of his work history. He included a summary, which I omitted so we can focus on the Experience section of his résumé. He neglected to create a concise headline and the summary he has written does not steer…
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…