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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.
Résumé Help – Director of Sales
Overall, today’s résumé sample is a fairly strong one. The candidate, Elliot, includes a headline that lets readers know immediately he is a Director of Sales. He also provides a summary statement and a list of core competencies. In addition, Elliot provides an extra section focused on highlighting his sales and marketing skills. These are…
Listing Every Job on Résumés
Dear Deb, Q: I just met with a recruiter. He represents some of the biggest healthcare companies on the East Coast and he’s been in the business for 15+ years, so I think he knows what he’s doing. He told me that I must list every job on my resume, include months and years, and…
Remembering Steve Jobs
We recently lost a great American entrepreneur, an icon on a global scale, and an inspiration to each of us. He will be missed. As we look back upon his short life, we see a man with an unstoppable will, limitless thinking, tenacity, and passion. When he spoke, you saw the sparkle in his eyes. …
Résumé Help - Senior Procurement Analyst
As a professional résumé writer, I really enjoy the feeling I get when I am able to help someone. The transformation that occurs once a résumé is properly repositioned can be startling. As a matter of fact, I received an email just yesterday from a client who got a job offer within a week and…
MBA or Statistics Cert Program for Marketing Research
Dear Deb, Q. I am interested in Market Research opportunities. I've been in the communications field for the past 10 years and it has natural overlaps in this field. In exploring opportunities, requirements sometimes list MBA or stats program certification. What do you recommend in order to be a strong candidate for this field? Best, AW,…
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…