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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: More to the Story
Below we have shared a portion of Rocco’s résumé. Rocco is a successful leader with recent success building a start-up from a very early stage through five years (and counting) of prosperity. However, he is very vague about his achievements. I know there is more to Rocco’s story! He merely hints at the functions he…
Can employers checking credit reports?
Dear Deb: I just interviewed for a job and they asked for permission to check my credit records. They said that they would provide me with a copy of the report they receive. I don’t have anything to hide. I am just concerned about this employer and if they are going to make a practice…
Skype Interview Suggestions
If you are actively job searching out of your area and you have not used Skype for an interview yet, you will. Prepare yourself now so you are ready when the opportunity is presented. Create an Ideal Background Remove people, pets, and any other distractions. Choose a room with a neutral, uncluttered background. Avoid using…
Flicker of Hope
As the details of the tragedy in Aurora, CO come to our attention, I can’t help but blog about it. At first, we can’t believe something so horrific could happen, then we grapple for an explanation, and finally we look for a flicker of hope. We heard about the man who shielded his girlfriend, sacrificing…
Résumé Help: Copied from the Job Description
Is your résumé comprised of information copied directly from your company-provided job description? Worse yet, have you copied and pasted information from the job posting for the job to which you are applying? That is the case with this candidate. Her information is cut from her description and does not contain any information unique to…
What personal details am I required to include on my CV?
Dear Deb: I am a U.S. citizen, living and working in the U.S. I am considering relocating to the U.K. What personal details am I required to include on my U.K. CV? Thanks, Carla H. Dear Carla: In the not-so-distant past, you would have included date of birth, gender, marital status, driving record, and citizenship. However,…
Liar, Liar, Career on Fire!
Last month I was helping a client, who reminded me of Tommy Flanagan in the Jon Lovitz pathological liar sketch on Saturday Night Live. In draft one of his Résumé, he exceeded sales by 12%. Draft two, he emails me, “Actually it was 23% and I was Producer of the Quarter, yeahhh, that’s the ticket.” …
Résumé Help: Elementary School on Your Résumé?
Karen’s résumé is starting with some of her least impressive information. A prospective employer or a recruiter will likely delete Karen’s résumé before he or she gets to through the first half of page one. First, the objective she has can be replaced with a summary statement to overview her relevant skills and characteristics. The…
I made a mistake leaving my last job for another opportunity
Dear Deb, I made the biggest mistake! I quit my job six months ago. I was at that job for more than five years. I thought this new position with a higher salary would be better. I was promised the chance at a more profitable territory. So far, that has not happened. The salary is…
The Rebound Job
After a long relationship comes to an end, sometimes a rebound relationship helps you get back on your feet. It may not be the love of your life, but it’s a friendly and fun relationship to help you heal. Smart people recognize the rebound relationship for what it is, so nobody gets hurt. Sometimes that…