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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.
It is April 15th. Will you wear your number 42 today?
Perhaps you are one of the 27 million people who saw the film, “42,” when it opened on Friday. Most of us were not around during this ground-breaking time in the late 1940s. For that reason, it is worth your time to hit the theatre and reflect on the life of Jackie Robinson and what…
Doing personal work for your boss after hours?
Dear Deb: My nightmare boss asked me to set up his home computer network last month. I did it at no charge and he gave me a $20 Amazon gift card for the two hours of work. Now, he has asked me to set up his brother’s computer network and media system. My wife said…
InfoGraphic - Ten Great Careers for the Future
Where is the future of career? Where is the money? What roles are growing in demand? Check out this InfoGraphic to find out!
Résumé Help: Just Doing Your Job Is Not Enough
Ted is a Midwest regional sales director who produces annual sales revenue of $189 million. His employer owns 13 national brands, claims 61% of market share, and the Midwest region is the largest in company. Since he took the job Ted has driven sales up 312%. He’s a winner, right? Well, if you read his…
It’s Time for Your Social Media Image to Grow Up
If you are making the transition from college life to professional life, it is time for your social media profile to grow up. It only takes one ill-considered post to curtail a job opportunity. The time to develop and nurture your digital brand should take place before you graduate. In the Student Career Development Study…
Long Distance Interviewing
Dear Deb, I read your article on Skype interviews. I had a phone interview with an HR manager last week. I am interviewing via Skype with the hiring manager in a few days. I live in Denver. They are in Boston. How many distance interviews will they conduct before they ask me to visit their…
Where the Jobs Are Not - Visual Map of US Unemployment #InfoGraphic
Do you know where the jobs aren't? Have a look at this infographic created by Careers Done Write to show you! Do you need to relocate? Maybe!
Résumé Help: 90% Fluff, 10% Substance
If a résumé profile contains a lot of fluff, it will distract the reader from the candidate’s real message. In the case of today’s résumé, if we delete the fluff, we have very little left. The first step in repairing this résumé is to cut the clichés, unnecessary adjectives, and under-valued information. “Proven track record…
Résumé Help: What Value Do You Bring?
The hiring manager has one major question. What value do you bring? You have but a few seconds to deliver that answer via examples on your résumé. The hiring manager is not interested in a long list of general tasks. This résumé is a list of very vague, and in some cases, incomprehensible bullet points. None…
Mastering the Interview – Part 5: Additional Tips: Interview Ending Moves
There are certain interview moves that will spoil your chances of success. Some are serious enough to end the interview. Employers want to hire employees who can perform well in the job and get along with others. Work can be stressful, so interviewers sometimes try to induce stress or throw a curve ball to bring…