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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.
Is There Really a Career Match for Everyone?
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we ponder the question: Is there is a perfect career match for everyone? If there is a perfect career match for all, then everyone would be employed and fulfilled; this is not the case though. Is it that we are looking for ‘career love’ in all the wrong places? Just…
Résumé Help: The Case of the Prickly Profile
Today we explore the case of the prickly profile. What is a prickly profile? It is a profile that detracts readers. Just as the thorns of a prickly cactus prevent animals from taking a bite, a prickly profile can prevent prospective employers from reading the remainder of a résumé. In other words – no interview!…
Career Change over 50
Hello, Happy New Year, Would you recommend Social Media for someone over 50 looking for a career change? If so why? Nick Happy New Year, Nick! Absolutely, social media is a critical component in your career at any age. It is especially important for age 50+ professionals so you remain relevant. Social media is…
Your Performance Evaluation: Striving for Excellence
So many employees are passive when it comes to the employee evaluation process. If you are passive, you are missing the opportunity to sell your manager on your unique value to the company. Your evaluation is like a job interview. You are convincing your manager that you are an exceptional employee deserving of advancement…
Résumé Help: Gaps in Employment
Today’s candidate has gaps between each of her four jobs spanning six years. That can be a problem. It shows that her jobs are ending not by her choice; she is either terminated or laid off 100% of the time. That can be an interview-blocker. The best way to handle this is to show the…
Do I Really Need to Buy a New Suit?
Dear Deb: My company lost a major contract. So, they have a forced reduction in work hours for all engineers. It’s been really tough to take a 10% cut in pay. I am looking for a job because this company is going nowhere fast. I am seriously in need of a professional suit and shoes.…
The Camouflage Ceiling
Careers Done Write is a finalist in the prestigious About.com Reader's Choice Awards for "best career blog." Being nominated is a great honor and in the spirit of “reaching for the brass ring", we want to win! Please click here to vote for us. You can vote once per day February 19th through March 19th. If we win, we’ll celebrate with an…
Take 3 Career Tips from Les Mis
Careers Done Write is a finalist in the prestigious About.com Reader's Choice Awards for "best career blog." Being nominated is a great honor and in the spirit of “reaching for the brass ring", we want to win! Please click here to vote for us. You can vote once per day February 19th through March 19th. If we win, we’ll celebrate with an…
Video: Guidance on Job Hopping on AMATV
Careers Done Write is a finalist in the prestigious About.com Reader's Choice Awards for "best career blog." Being nominated is a great honor and in the spirit of “reaching for the brass ring", we want to win! Please click here to vote for us. You can vote once per day February 19th through March 19th. If we win, we’ll celebrate with an…
Cover Letter Help: Does Your Viral Letter Need an Antedote?
Careers Done Write is a finalist in the prestigious About.com Reader's Choice Awards for "best career blog." Being nominated is a great honor and in the spirit of “reaching for the brass ring", we want to win! Please click here to vote for us. You can vote once per day February 19th through March 19th. If we win, we’ll celebrate with an…