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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.
Addressing a prior felony conviction when job hunting
Dear Deb: 14 years ago, while in college, I was intoxicated and disorderly at a football game. It was a stupid incident that I regret and it resulted in a felony conviction. I earned my degree in engineering. I am a husband and father of two. Each summer I go on a two-week mission to…
Best Time to Job Search
I had a friend who was always starting a new exercise program, right after the (fill in the blank) holiday, right after the (fill in the blank) party, or when the weather gets (select: cooler, warmer). Alright, that friend could be me. The point is that if you analyze it, there is always very compelling rationale…
Résumé Help - Senior Network Engineer
A résumé is a reflection of you. It represents your personal brand. For this reason, it is extremely important to make sure your résumé is aesthetically pleasing, well organized for ease of readability, and most of all, accurate. You can’t afford to make errors on your résumé. If you do, hiring managers will think you…
How many years of experience should be included on a Résumé?
Dear Deb: I worked as a systems analyst and project manager for IBM from 1984 to 1994. After that, I shifted into a sales engineering role. I still lead projects, but my main role is relationship building. I have read that I should only show 10 to 15 years of experience. However, I want to…
Are Job Fairs Worth the Time?
We are in one of the high seasons for job fairs. Generally, we see a rise in job fairs in September and October, and again in January through April. Is it worth the effort of dressing up, taking time off from work, parking or cab expenses – not to mention giving your pageant smile muscles…
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,…