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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.
GPA on a Resume?
Dear Debra: I had a 3.95 GPA for my undergraduate degree in Economics, but only a 3.3 GPA for MBA. I read that recent graduates should show GPAs, but only if they are high. What do I do if one is high and one is on the low end? Both are from the same school,…
Mastering the Interview Part 1: Crafting & Delivering Your Message
The interview is your chance, perhaps your one chance, to communicate your message. It is critical that you craft and deliver a perfect message! To get another perspective on the subject of interviewing, I interviewed CNN veteran and media consultant, Bella Shaw. She shared terrific advice for our Careers Done Write Master the Interview series. …
Résumé Help: Is It Alright to Include All of Your History?
This candidate takes us all the way back to 1972. Remember 1972? The big news in 1971 was Watergate. It is also the year of the first hand-held calculator, which weighed almost as much as a modern tennis racquet and cost nearly $400! With that image in mind, does it make sense for a candidate to…
Time off for Teacher Conference?
Dear Debra: My child has parent-teacher conferences twice a year. The other two managers never ask for time off for their kids’ events or conferences. I am so conflicted because I just got this job two months ago. Thanks! Carrie Dear Carrie: These conferences are important. In fact, some states have laws in connection with…
Real Millionaire Survivor Sharks of Beverly Hills
Years ago when CBS’s Survivor was still in its infancy, I recall hearing an outlandish prediction that there would be half a dozen cable channels devoted to reality programming. That outlandish prediction has become reality. Many of these shows reveal the underbelly of society. Outrageous behavior, back-stabbing, and deception are at the forefront of these shows,…
Résumé Help: Uncovering Your Unique Accomplishments!
Today we see a portion of an executive’s résumé. This example is from Gladys. Gladys describes a leadership position that she held for nine years, yet we do not see any measured results. In fact, we do not see anything particular to the candidate. We see a series of very general functions that almost…
Embrace Your Baldness
Dear Deb, Could you please look at my LinkedIn profile photo and give me your honest opinion? I am 38 years old and because of premature balding, I look 50! I tend to wear this Fedora. It’s kind of retro. A friend told me that I can’t wear a hat in my profile photo. Furthermore,…
Linkedin infographic
With the continued popularity of Linkedin, we created an infographic depicting some key information to provide a 'picture' of Linkedin's value.
Showing results on a résumé
Dear Debra: I have read in your blog that it is important to show measured results, such as sales figures. I don’t have records going back through my entire eight-year history; can I make an estimate? Or should I just say that I increased sales? Thanks in advance for your advice! Rick Dear Rick,…
Do You Want That on Your Permanent Record?
If you don’t believe me, Google your name and see what is on your permanent record. Better for you to be aware of what prospective employers or recruiters are seeing when they investigate you. It is not just what you post, but what others post about you. You may be mentioned on other sites.…