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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: Sell Yourself through Examples of Achievements
In today’s example we see the résumé for David, an insurance executive on the rise. Based on this résumé, the hiring company would never know David’s true potential. The reason is a lack of details of the scope of his responsibility. Also, his achievements are missing. Achievements are the best way to sell a…
How do I handle a career transition on my résumé?
Hi Deb! I earned my bachelor’s degree in finance and soon will earn my MBA with a concentration in finance. Recently, I have really become interested in human resources. I have no work experience in HR. I’ve researched it and talked to people in HR positions. Week after week, I feel more…
Safety Advice: Violence in the Workplace
I hesitated to write such a gruesome topic. After hearing of another shooting incident not too long ago I could not ignore the topic. Sadly, violence is a reality in our lives. According to the U.S. Justice Department, workplace homicides average 500 a year in the U.S. Although we may not be able to completely…
Résumé Help: No Margin for Error
Today we are looking at margins and white space. Although a page margin of .25” is safe for most printers, it is difficult to read a dense document that is printed that close to the edges. I would recommend keeping a .7” or .8” margin. The lowest ever to go is .55” for readability and…
What is the best way to present my education?
Dear Deb: I need your help regarding my recently-updated resume. I earned a Bachelor of Arts from a small obscure college, name withheld, that is now closed. I received my MBA from a well-known university. My neighbor said I should not show my undergrad degree on my resume because of the school being closed now.…
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…