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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.
4 Smart Strategies for Job Advancement
Smart executives know that in order to achieve job advancement, they cannot afford to take anything for granted. Performing well and bringing value is tantamount to success! However, you can be great at your job and never advance to the next level if you don’t make a conscious effort to plan for career growth. Those…
Résumé Help - Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
If you haven’t created a new résumé in some time, there are some definite changes to style that are fairly important. Using a strong summary statement rather than an objective is one of the most important things you can do to beef up the impact of your résumé. Today’s résumé help illustrates the difference between…
Senior Level Job Search in 2011: Good Idea or Not?
Dear Deb, Q. I have been at the same job for the past six years; while I am comfortable, I would like to take my career to the next level. However, I am concerned that there are no jobs out there. The news reports are so dismal. I am wondering if I should keep waiting…
3 ½ Personal Branding Mistakes to Avoid
Creating a professional brand is not only for the rich and famous. High level executives recognize the value in promoting a personal brand for career growth. Establishing a personal brand is an effective way to market yourself so that others come to know you as a valuable and trusted resource. It does require some effort…
Old School Networking – It Still Works
We at Careers Done Write always talk about the importance of networking – certainly in this day and age there is a big focus on digital networking, social media, and all things kind of, well, non-personal. Here is a guy - http://tinyurl.com/3cmaapl that shows the old-fashioned way still provides benefits. Over the last 15 years, Harold…
5 LinkedIn Profile Mistakes You Must Avoid
Whether you are using LinkedIn to network with potential customers or prospective employers, you want to put your best foot forward and take full advantage of the networking power that LinkedIn provides. Your profile must encourage people to communicate with you, and provide accurate and error-free information. As with your résumé, your LinkedIn profile must…
Résumé Help – Director of Marketing and Product Management
Our Résumé Help blog features a Director of Marketing and Product Management named Joan who has done a good job of creating a summary statement, but has neglected to consider the presentation her résumé is making visually. Joan should improve the aesthetic look of her résumé to enhance her chances of obtaining an interview. In…
Résumé Length: How Long is Too Long?
Dear Deb, Q. I had a spirited debate with my colleague last week about résumé length. He thinks a résumé should be only one page no matter what. I, on the other hand, feel that it is okay to have even a 6-page résumé if you have a lengthy career history. Is there a rule…
Résumé Help – Senior Technology Consulting Manager
Today our Résumé Help blog will focus on a consultant with extensive project management expertise. Ralph describes what he has done on each project, but does so in a way that does not properly entice hiring managers to pick up the phone and call for an interview. There are many project managers actively seeking employment.…
Finding a Job at a Small Business
Dear Deb, Q. I have always worked in a large corporate environment, but given the downturn in the economy, I was wondering if it might be wise to pursue roles in smaller companies. What are the best ways to research smaller organizations? ~ TD, Colorado A. This is an excellent and very timely question because…