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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.
Résumé Help: Highlighting the Education
Today’s candidate had quite a few issues with her résumé. However, the area that caught my attention was the fact that she mixed her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas in with several one-day workshops and seminars she attended. It is practically buried in the other content, so that when the…
Should I include expired licenses on my résumé?
Dear Deb, I have two professional licenses that expired in 2008. Should I include them on my résumé? Thank you, Patrick Dear Patrick: If these licenses are relevant to your current career goal, I assume that you are working toward reinstating these licenses. If this is the case, you should include this on your résumé. …
Résumé Help: Professional Experience Revamp
The professional experience section is critical because it backs up the promise a candidate makes in the profile summary and core competencies (areas of expertise) sections. This is the candidate’s opportunity to present the scope of his or her responsibility and examples of specific accomplishments. It is important to quantify the responsibility and the accomplishments. …
Who is the Happiest Woman You Know?
As Americans, we celebrate freedom on July 4th every year. Does freedom mean we are entitled to attain all we desire? We are free to pursue happiness within a framework of rights and laws. Naturally, life is full of limitations based upon our unique talents and circumstances. Even the wealthiest of Americans with the best…
Is it OK to put a job on a résumé if you did not get paid?
Dear Deb, I began working for my husband’s photography studio soon after graduating college. I have been there in a full-time capacity for the last 8 years. It’s the only job I have had, with the exception of working in the campus bookstore part-time in college. I don’t how to address this on a résumé because…
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…