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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.
Does Your Executive Résumé Push People Away?
Some executive résumés push people away. What is the turn-off? Many executives have marketing staff write bio statements for inclusion in corporate portfolios, websites, or proposals. These bios usually begin with something like, “Mr. Reed is the steward of the nation’s premier fiber optic network.” The bio generally continues on with more stodgy language that…
Résumé Help: Converting a Mexican CV to a U.S. Résumé
A great résumé or CV in another country may not translate well in the U.S. market. This is the case with Antonio. Let’s first look at the structure of his CV. A standard U.S. résumé includes these categories: summary (also called a profile), core competencies, professional experience, education, professional development, affiliations, languages, and computer skills. …
Should I ask my company to reconsider interviewing me for an internal promotion?
Dear Deb, I'm hoping you can give me some career advice. I'm an accountant in a large company and I was just rejected for an interview with my current employer for an advanced position. I'd really like them to reconsider interviewing me. Would it be advantageous to ask them to reconsider my candidacy? ~ Anthony…
Feng Shui Inspired Résumés
The Chinese words, Feng Shui, translate to wind and water. Feng Shui is the study of one’s environment and it dates back thousands of years. Feng Shui specialists recommend ways to improve the harmony in your work, home, and other environments. This harmony can lead to prosperity and well-being. Some aspects of Feng Shui relate…
The Benefits of an Internship Program (Video)
We have the privilege today of sharing a short video from a friend of ours at Software Advice on the benefits of building and participating in an internship program. The following represents the views and opinions of the source and does not necessarily reflect the views of Careers Done Write. Jennifer King, HR Analyst for Software…
Résumé Help: Career Change Strategy
Anna is aiming to shift from an analyst role to that of a corporate diversity program director. She has attempted to make this change by copying and pasting the job posting content into her summary. She’s also skipped over the core of her actual professional experience and started with her role on a corporate diversity…
Who did you report to?
Dear Deb: Should I add “reported to _______” to each position listed on my résumé? Thanks, Henry Dear Henry: It is not a clear-cut “yes” or “no” answer when it comes to showing the “reported to” info on your résumé. For most positions, it can be assumed the level to which you reported. …
Are Cover Letters Old-Fashioned?
Although cover letters are a long-standing part of the job search, they are not outmoded. Cover letters or cover emails are more relevant today than ever. Job seekers are facing steep competition in today’s job market. A misstep will cost you a job. Some ask, “Why is the letter so important when much of the…
Resign Your Job without Ending Your Career
Most of us, at one point in our career, fantasize about quitting a job in a bombastic, dramatic, or humorous fashion. Remember the Jerry Maguire mission statement about the sports agencies? Or, how about the “I quit song" from the movie, “That Thing You Do?” How liberating to leave in a blaze of glory! Acting…
Pursuing a Cyber Security Career
The following is a guest post by Erin Palmer, a contributor to U.S. News University Directory. The following represents the views and opinions of the source and does not necessarily reflect the views of Careers Done Write. Cyber security is a field that has seen tremendous growth in the last few years. With the level of…