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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.
Careers Done Write Partners with the American Marketing Association
I am pleased to announce that I am now a featured provider of career related information to the American Marketing Association (AMA). I would like to share some recent Q&A posts that appeared in August on the AMA website http://www.marketingpower.com. (See below) The AMA website can be a great resource if you are in the…
Graphics to Enhance Your Personal Brand
When it comes to promoting your personal brand, a picture is worth a thousand words. We recently created an infographic at Careers Done Write depicting the results of a survey we completed. It doubles as an awesome branding tool to let job seekers know, not only what we are about, but what other professionals have…
Résumé Help – Commercial Insurance Professional
We hope you are enjoying our Résumé Help blog which appears every Monday on the Careers Done Write website. Today we are reviewing the résumé of an expert in the Property & Casualty space. Mark is experienced in a variety of key areas within the insurance industry. He has been a high level consultant, but…
Job Title Holding You Back?
Dear Deb, Q. If I am currently holding a manager title, but want to become a director or VP, how can I effectively convey this on my résumé? I work for a mid-size firm and many of my responsibilities are quite senior level. Unfortunately my title has stayed the same. - TJ, Texas A. I…
Résumé Help – Senior Oracle Consultant
The résumé we are reviewing today is that of a technical consultant rather than a full time employee. Contractors can often have a difficult time putting together a meaningful résumé because of the many jobs they have held. The use of a career highlights section, which can be modified depending upon the role the candidate…
New Résumé Strategies for Success
Q. I haven’t created a résumé in a long time and I was wondering if there are any differences in how a résumé was written 15 years ago versus now? TH, New Hampshire A. It is important to present your credentials in a polished way. A current résumé should offer an in-depth overview of your…
Résumé Help – Sales & Business Development Quota Achiever
Today’s Résumé Help focuses on the résumé of an unemployed sales and business development manager who needs to reposition herself if she is going to successfully re-enter the workplace. Ellen has had an outstanding track record of quota attainment in the past. However, due to a personal family crisis, she left her role in 2009. …
LinkedIn Privacy Controls: Out of Control
Dear Deb, Q. A colleague of mine just sent me an email telling me that LinkedIn can use my photo, and any discussion comments I make on their site, to promote 3rd party advertisements. Is this true? If so, how can I opt-out? I really don’t like the idea. I hear there is a way…
Brand Yourself ‘New and Improved’ for Career Success
By nature human beings like to experience new things; but most of us also have a need to maintain the status quo. To attract the attention of hiring managers who may already know you, but have overlooked you in the past, you will need to step up your professional brand. There is no need to…
Résumé Help – Business Development & Sales Manager
We are going to discuss the résumé of a candidate in the staffing industry who is focused on business development and sales. Diane has been at the same firm for nearly 10 years. While she has done a lot during this time period, it is important that she present this information in a cohesive and…