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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.
Long Ago in a Far Away Place
Many stories begin with the trope, “long ago in a far away land.” We expect to be transported to an unfamiliar place and time. Unfortunately, some careerists use this technique when writing a résumé. We feel as though we are climbing on grandfather’s knee to hear the tale of a time when 3.5 inch floppy…
Résumé Help: Sometimes You Need a Résumé Overhaul
Many times a candidate will gather tips from friends and co-workers. They make sure to add what they think are “the” buzzwords, include more language than needed, and paste in their job descriptions to be accurate. Some candidates get lucky and actually get interviews with a résumé like that. However, I wonder what great opportunities…
Should I include a second job on my resume if its unrelated to my career?
Dear Deb, I have moonlighted for five years at a local restaurant. It has never affected my day job. Without the extra income, I could not get by. Now I am interviewing and my friends tell me that I should not put the restaurant night job on my résumé. Is that true? What do I…
Are You Pinteresting?
Are you active on Pinterest, yet? If not, you may be missing a valuable way to enhance your career and have fun in the process. Pinterest.com is a virtual bulletin board where members pin graphics that they’ve virtually “torn” from various websites. Think of it as an old-fashioned idea book or collage of favorite things. …
Relocation Strategy: Getting an Interview
Sometimes in a challenging job market, you must go where the job are. Relocation is stressful and costly, but you can minimize the risks if you follow a disciplined approach. There are multiple things to consider after you have accepted the job in a new city. However, today we are focusing on how to get…
How can I build a career without getting burnt out?
Dear Deb, My work history is not perfect. I tend to work for a while, get burnt out after the product is released, and then leave the job. Because I am pretty good at what I do - gaming coding - I have always been about to hop back into the working world after several…
New Year’s Resolution: How is it Going?
Several months ago you set goals for 2012. How is it going? Maybe you have made great progress -- or like many of us, maybe you are discouraged because you have gotten off track. With more than half of the year remaining, there is plenty of time to build your momentum for a strong finish! …
Résumé Help: Everything but the Kitchen Sink!
What if we write our résumé and omit one of the key skills that our dream employer requires? We could be eliminated from the running and lose our chance at the job. Perhaps, but is the solution to brainstorm and include every possible skill we have and for good measure toss in every cliché describing…
Is it acceptable to add some color to my resume?
Hello - As a marketing major, I feel that my resume is very standard. I know that I can't really add any color or do much designing to it, but how can I add the "oh I should hire this girl" factor? I want to send my resume to some companies that don't have any…
Your First Job Interview
If you are nervous about your first job interview, you are not alone. Nervousness is a natural reaction to a new situation involving something that is important to you. If you are able to take control of the situation, you will feel more at ease and you will increase your chances of success. Follow these…