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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.
Bullying in the Workplace?
Recently a client revealed to me that they are very actively looking for a new job because of issues with a bullying co-worker. Can it be that bad? Yes, yes it can. According to a 2011 Career Builder survey, 27% of workers felt bullied in the workplace. Workers under age 24 and workers over age…
3 Negative Habits that May be Hindering Your Career
This is a Guest Post written by Samantha Peters, an avid blogger who enjoys writing about various career and job related topics. Sam manages The Education Update and lives in beautiful San Diego, California. Most employees within a company have some habits that could be considered negative or counterproductive. There are some habits that are so negative, however,…
Résumé Help: Accountant Lacking Details and Order
Résumés for candidates in certain professions and industries will be judged with greater scrutiny. For example, a résumé for a designer will be evaluated for creativity. A résumé for an accountant will be scrutinized for organization, details, and accuracy. This particular accountant, Jordan, is lacking details in critical areas, such as the Professional Experience section. …
What should I do if my boss takes credit for my work?
Dear Deb: Recently I completed a major project for a $1.2 million per year client. I was the project manager, reporting to my boss who is the Director of Client Engagements. I led a team of 7. We met all deliverables, on time and within profit expectations. My team was the only team this quarter…
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…