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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.
Online Résumés
Dear Deb, Is it necessary to create an online résumé? There are so many resumes online. Mine will be lost in the sea of resumes. Also, I am concerned about Spam. Isn’t it better for me to apply to jobs that I like? ~ Madison K., Albuquerque, NM Dear Madison, It is wise to perform…
New Mothers Returning to the Workforce - The Data is In
On November 10, 2011 the U.S. Census Bureau issued a report concerning working mothers, including levels of paid maternity leave and details of working mothers’ return to work. Interestingly, about 8 of 10 mothers returned to work with their same employer and 7 of 10 returned to a position at the same skill level and pay. Of…
Résumé Help - Executive Retail Sales Manager
The candidate we are helping today is an executive sales manager with retail experience as well as experience in the mortgage industry. He has some notable accomplishments, but his résumé does not convey these in a way that highlights his strengths. Todd should have a headline, a summary statement, and a core competency section to…
How conduct an East Coast job search from the West Coast?
Dear Deb: I am located on the West Coast. I reside in Bellevue, WA but work in CA during the week. Due to family developments, I may need to move to the East Coast. How can I represent on my LinkedIN profile that I am willing to relocate without raising a red flag for employers? …
Résumé Help - Here Comes the Judge
As a professional résumé writer, I come upon so many really impressive candidates who struggle to create a résumé that does them justice. In this case, we are reviewing a portion of the résumé of a highly regarded Judge. He has done a good job by adding an opening summary statement and including a list…
What to do when an interviewer doesn't let you speak?
Dear Deb: Best yet on how to have a successful phone interview. Yet, I need guidance on an issue I have never seen addressed anywhere: While this article advises the interviewee to neither interrupt nor drone on, what does the interviewee do if the interviewer is guilty of one or both? I was recently on…
Branding in a 24x7x365 Environment
What’s your brand? We’re not talking clothes or soda. Your personal brand. If you have not defined your brand, others are doing it for you. How would your associates describe you? Those descriptions are your brand attributes. As best you can, you want to control your brand. If you see yourself as a passionate, motivating…
Résumé Help - Technical Operations Professional
Today’s résumé is that of an IT Operations professional with mixed experience doing a combination of project management, program management, and engineering. The first challenge this résumé has is the poor use of space. There is an unusual amount of white space at the top of the first page and the overall visual appeal of…
Résumés for college students looking for part time work
Dear Deb: My daughter is in college at UNLV and applying for a part-time job at a local coffee shop. I offered to help with her résumé, but she insists that she only needs to complete an application. Is this true? Linda M., Las Vegas, NV Dear Linda: Giving advice to teens and young adults…
Get Some Interview Face Time by Starting on Facebook
You’ve heard enough career strategists, recruiters, and even your mom warn you about how Facebook content can cost you a job opportunity. Let’s talk about how to use Facebook to find a job and support your career success. First, here’s a quick quiz. What’s the best way to find a job? Networking! According to the 10th…