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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.
Career Profile: Human Resources Manager
Have you considered a career as a human resource manager? Human resource managers oversee activities involving the selection, training, and retention of qualified employees. This involves management of staffing strategies, recruitment, compensation and benefits, training and development, employee welfare, regulatory compliance (such as EEO), and labor relations. It was reported in May 2011 by the Bureau…
Résumé Help - From Kitchen Help to Culinary Star
Although Claire is a very strong candidate, it was a struggle to read through Claire’s resume, especially the skills section. There are a few great lessons for us in this section. First, text boxes are used for formatting the two blocks of content. A text box is useful in some situations. Resumes are often either…
Gaps in Career History
Hello, Can you give me advice on explaining gaps in my resume? There were two, and lasted about a year each time. I was looking for work. Should I try to document on my resume or just explain during interview? Thank you for any help. S.A. Dear S.A., When marketing ourselves, we want to avoid…
Staying in Shape Despite Your 14-hour-per-day Desk Job
If you are deskbound most of the day and into the evening, it can be devastating on your waistline and your health. You know what you need to do - adopt a moderate diet and exercise regularly. Easier said than done when you factor in long-work days that creep into the night, stress, food temptations,…
Résumé Help - Adding Impact to the Top Third of Your Résumé
If we read Rachel’s entire résumé, we will find she has managed accounting and auditing for high-value operations. The problem is that the reader may lose interest in Rachel within the first few lines of her résumé and Rachel misses an opportunity. That’s a common issue and easily repaired. She starts off with her primary…
Obtaining a loan to pay for grad school?
Dear Deb: I was accepted to grad school and I am convinced the MPA will be essential for my career. Unfortunately, I do not qualify for grants or scholarships. My parents paid for undergraduate studies for me and my three sisters. They are not paying for graduate school. Should I obtain a loan to pay…
Don’t Twitter Away Your Opportunities
Twitter is wonderful. I LOVE Twitter! In some cases, it has been the downfall of careers through hasty posts, unmentionable photos, and awkward requests for job search help. You can avoid these hazards and leverage Twitter to support your career management goals. It is as easy as 1-2-3. Follow these straight-forward tips. 1.) Establish Your…
Résumé Help - Media Account Manager
Matthew is an accomplished account manager, but we would not know this by reading his résumé. His résumé is similar to many candidates early in their career who have not crafted a new résumé since college graduation. Many times a candidate will simply add on experience without a holistic view of their résumé and current…
Getting Ready Now for Job Search 2012
It is easy to dream up excuses around holiday time and tell yourself you will start your new job search after January 1st, but the holidays are actually an excellent time to make preparations for the New Year so you can hit the ground running. During the holiday season, most people have a little more…
Do the Latest Job Numbers Mean the Economy is Turning Around?
The most recent job numbers just came out and on the surface they look great - but is the reality as good as the first glance shows? A few quick highlights and my thoughts. The overall rate dropped to 8.6%, the lowest since March 2009. The decrease from 9% in October is the biggest decrease…