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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.
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How to Address a Lengthy Unemployment
Dear Deb, Q. I haven’t worked since 2009 and I was wondering if there is anything I can do to downplay this gap? It seems like the longer I am unemployed the more this becomes a big issue for me. –T.J., Connecticut A. For a variety of reasons, hiring managers do tend to favor people…
C-Level Personal Branding 101
If you are a C-level executive, I am guessing you are probably fairly busy, right? I know I am! So how do you find the time to launch a personal branding campaign? The answer lies in knowing your brand and creating a strategy that can even be delegated, in part, to others. When working with…
Résumé Help – Vice President of Counsel, Financial Services
Today’s Résumé Help focuses on a Vice President who provides legal counsel within the financial services sector. He has made an attempt to create a résumé that is aesthetically pleasing, but had forgotten that content is king. While visual appeal is certainly important, a lack of detailed content can be detrimental when creating a résumé.…
Stronger Bullet Points on Resumes and Cover Letters
Dear Deb, Q. I wanted to ask a question about the use of bullet points. I would be interested in hearing your opinion about what makes for stronger bullet points in a résumé or cover letter? -T.K., Houston, TX A. This is an excellent question because bullet points are frequently overused and / or misused…
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…