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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.
Ask Deb: Handling a Question About a Failed Business
Dear Deb, What is the best way to answer an interview question about why your company failed? I started a graphic design firm and after sinking $30,000 into it; and after 18 months of long hours and no weekends off, I have given up. We just could not compete with more established firms. I am…
Lists of Cocktails Guaranteed to Get Your Party Started!
Tired of ordering the same old same old at the bar with your holiday party coming up soon? Here are a few website recommendations highlighting alternative cocktails that you can try out this year that can expand your playbook and impress your boss and colleagues at the same time. I can’t speak to the strength…
Resume Help: Editing Your Profile
Mina has several good concepts in her profile area. However, the entire profile area requires a thorough edit. Additionally, updating the style of her resume is important. As a graphic designer, she will be judged by the appearance of her resume. Today, we will tackle the issue of editing the content. The profile statement…
Should You Hide a Disability?
Dear Deb: My brother has suffered with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) following his return from Egypt. He was on an international charity mission for impoverished children. He witnessed the uprising, including violent deaths and other horrible things. It has taken many months, but he is on the road to recovery to a point where…
3 Ways to Re-Energize Yourself and Your Career This Holiday Season
You work hard and play hard and if you have a young family you just work hard and don’t play at all…ever. It’s mid-December, your reviews are done, the multiple holiday parties you were asked to attend mostly complete, and you are counting down the days to the Christmas and New Year holiday - period.…
Infographic Color Me Hired - The Colors You Wear Say a Lot
We always talk about how important appearance is. Did you ever stop to think about how color affects perception? Career Builder recently conducted a survey of more than 2,000 hiring managers, recruiters and HR professionals to learn how color impacts perception. Here's what we learned. http://careersdonewrite.com/blog/how-to-dress-for-an-interview.html
Cover Letter Help: Add Accomplishments to Entice the Reader
Gordon was struggling with his cover letter. He did an adequate job of communicating the job to which he was applying as well as listing the type of work he has done. There is room for improvement. For example, most of his sentences start with “I.” It would be more interesting to use a variety…
Early Career Experience on Your Resume
Dear Deb: I read your article about showing the most recent ten to fifteen years on a resume. I am changing back to my original career of corporate training. I have not worked as a teacher in 18 years. What is the best way to show my experience from early career, which includes 10 years…
Three Signs It’s Time to Find Your Next Role
Happy December everyone! I continue to be astonished at how quickly each year comes and goes. With 2014 less than 30 days away time to assess where you are in your career. As you wrap up 2013, now is the time to take a look at where you are career-wise, measure where you thought you’d…
Resume Help: What is Important to the Reader
When I first read Mark’s resume I was not certain what type of position he was seeking. Is he a salesperson who specializes in personal services to celebrities? Is he providing these services himself? He states in his third line that he provided services. What is his goal? Is he seeking a personal services assistant…