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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.
What am I Doing Wrong on Interview?
Dear Deb: I have had 4 interviews, two said they would be in contact for a second interview, if I was the right fit. I never got the call for the second interview...What am I doing wrong here? Anonymous Dear Anonymous, Waiting for an answer and getting rejected can be frustrating and disappointing. However, it…
Why Many HR Managers Read Cover Letters
Although cover letters have changed form over the years, cover letters or cover emails are still relevant today. Some candidates ask, “Why is the letter so important when much of the same information is in the résumé?” “Do HR Managers even read the cover letter?” Many HR Managers do read cover letters. Here are a…
Résumé Help: Modernize Your Résumé
Clara’s résumé is very outdated. The problem with an outdated résumé is that it brands you as someone who is not knowledgeable about how business is done in today’s world. This could lead to a perception that you are not technically current or adaptable. To avoid this negative image, modernize your résumé. Here are the…
Personality Traits on a Résumé?
Dear Deb: I want to add the results of my recent personality tests to my résumé because they were very positive and show my leadership ability. My top five indicators are: Activator, Positivity, Learner, Communication, and Winning Others Over. Where can I put this on my résumé? Would I create a special section with the…
The Science Behind Your Résumé
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to your résumé. The trick is to be sure the most impactful parts of your résumé are viewed and absorbed by the recruiter or hiring manager. Other than mind control, (which is not an option) how can you direct the reader’s eyes to particular places…
Résumé Help: The Classic Undersell
The purpose of your résumé is to “get your foot in the door” of a potential employer. If you save your best selling points for the interview, you will likely not have an interview. You’ve got to come out with your strong selling points in the résumé so you can earn the interview invitation. Today’s…
Listing Military Training on your Resume
Dear Deb: Should I list all of my military training? I have about a half page of courses and training programs that I completed. I feel this training would compensate for my lack of a college degree. Most of my training is military readiness, combat conditioning, and radio operations. I have been out of the…
Photo Study - A Survey of LinkedIn Profiles
The Careers Done Write team conducted an informal study of LinkedIn profile photos. They analyzed 200 profiles and categorized the photos. Of the 200, a little more than half (112) uploaded a quality headshot photo. 27 did not upload a photo. Three uploaded a cartoon image. The remainder fell in the following categories: photo of…
What Career is Right for You? Courtesy of Our Friends at Rasmussen College
Thank you to our friends at Rasmussen College for providing us with an interactive chart based on the latest BLS outlook data. The chart is a career finder tool that provides viewers with what occupations are "worth choosing" based on potential salary, competition, and market scalability. You must click on the image to engage the…
Résumé Help: Tell Us Why We Should Hire YOU
When I first scanned this résumé, I thought that the formatting was the biggest issue. (We’ll address that in a separate blog post.) After I got past the formatting issues, I read the résumé carefully. The candidate did a poor job of showcasing her unique value. She included a couple of strong facts. The rest…