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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.
Careers Done Write Workshop on the Go: Soft Skills Part IV: Communication
This month we have been discussing soft skills. We were prompted by Millennial Branding’s survey of 225 employers using Experience Inc.’s data pool of over 100,000 U.S. companies. Of the employers surveyed, 98% said that adaptability is one of the top five skills they are seeking in new employees. Yet, 91% of this same…
Careers Done Write Workshop on the Go: Soft Skills Part III: Adapatability
This month we have been discussing soft skills. We were prompted by Millennial Branding’s survey of 225 employers using Experience Inc.’s data pool of over 100,000 U.S. companies. Of the employers surveyed, 92% said that adaptability is one of the top five skills they are seeking in new employees. We all adapt in the workplace.…
Résumé Help: Muddled to Marvelous
In today’s example, we see a muddled résumé that is an interview-blocker! First the reader must be patient enough to read this tiny print. The next hurdle is the tight spacing and disorganized layout. Jump that hurdle and the reader must read through long explanations with the result hidden at the end. Whew! This candidate…
Signs of a Dysfunctional Workplace
Dear Deb: I went to a job interview for a customer service supervisor position. It is a sales office in which I would oversee 6 customer service reps who support the clients of 6 sales reps. I was interviewed by the branch manager and the 3 sales reps. One rep asked me how old I…
Careers Done Write Workshop on the Go: Soft Skills Part II: Team Work
Earlier this year Millennial Branding conducted a survey of 225 employers using Experience Inc.’s data pool of over 100,000 U.S. companies. Of the employers surveyed, 92% said that teamwork skills were one of the top five skills they are seeking in new employees. Teamwork skills are often taken for granted by employees. “What’s the big…
Résumé Help: Font Update
Today’s sample has several possibilities for discussion. However, we’ll show today how a small, quick change can make a big difference. The proper font will help create a professional image and facilitate a quick read. If the font is too compact, it may interfere with readability. If it is too busy, it will distract from…
Holiday Party Hang-up
Dear Debra: My company has an office party each year. It is at a nice hotel. They have a DJ and dancing. I usually go for the dinner and leave around 8pm when the music starts. Everyone drinks a lot and dances. It is just not where I want to spend my Friday night. Do…
Careers Done Write Workshop on the Go: Soft Skills Part I: Positive Attitude
Zig Ziglar once said, "It is your attitude, not your aptitude, that determines your altitude." We hear so much about positive attitudes that we tend to tune it out. You may be thinking, “Sure, sure…I know. My attitude is fine.” Well, if you are happy being just fine, you can skip this blog and tune…
Résumé Help: Too Much Education?
In today’s example, it is not that the candidate has too much education. The issue is that she has too much information in the education section of her résumé. She has included some unnecessary or outdated information that we need to strike. She has some items shown under the heading of education that would be…
LinkedIn Endorsement for Someone You Don't Know Well
Dear Deb: I am getting bombarded with requests to endorse people on LinkedIn. If it is someone I know and can truly endorse their skill, I am very happy to endorse them. However, I am really uncomfortable endorsing someone I barely know. If they have endorsed me, should I give a courtesy reciprocal endorsement? I…