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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.
InfoGraphic - The Most Important Words in Networking
What is networking? CRITICAL Who needs to network? YOU Where do you need to network? EVERYWHERE When do you need to network? ALWAYS How do you network? LIKE THIS Why do you need to network? BECAUSE
Summer Internships
Dear Deb: I am a sophomore in college. There is such competition for summer internships and office jobs. Those jobs generally go to upper classmen. It looks like my summer job options are limited to a local summer day camp counselor position or a painter’s helper position. My college counselor told me it is better…
P.S. Statement on a Cover Letter
Dear Deb: I read online that one should always have a “P.S.” on a cover letter/email. If I do include a P.S. statement, what would I say? “P.S. I have extensive experience in CRM customization.” What do you think? Thank you, Kathy S. Dear Kathy: I have seen advice like that online too. Some experts…
Avatars: Separating the Good, the Bad, and the Downright Scary
An avatar is a digital photo or graphic image used to represent you online. It may be your profile photo on LinkedIn or an image on your blog. The purpose of the avatar is to help those in the virtual world connect with you when they are viewing your profile, reading your blog, or visiting…
Balancing a Demanding Career with Motherhood
Every mother is unique. Although there are standards we can set as a society for being a “good mom,” we can’t define motherhood for everyone. Balancing the priorities of career and motherhood have long been discussed and analyzed. What can we share on the subject that is new? How can we perform better as mothers…
Resume Help: Don’t Shoot Yourself in the Foot
Judy, Judy, Judy! Judy’s resume example is one for the records. I have never seen a resume with a “My Weak Points” category. Judy, who is a highly- knowledgeable and experienced program manager, is shooting herself in the foot by hyping her top weakness at the very top of the resume. She is scaring away…
Is MS Word the Standard for Resumes?
Dear Deb: I applied for a job at a major bank for a private banking position. I have 5 years of experience and should have been one of their top candidates for the opening. However, they did not respond, not so much as even an acknowledgement of my submission. I called the VP numerous times. …
Personal Brand Makeover: Kicking It Old School
Whether you consciously develop it or not, you have a personal brand. Your boss, clients, co-workers, and anyone else with whom you interact have an impression of you. You can’t control someone’s perception of you. What you can control is the image you present, such as your appearance, communication style, interactions with others, online presence,…
How to Show a Phone Number on a Resume
Dear Debra: My wife said that using periods is the new way to write phone numbers. Have you seen phone numbers that look like this, “555.555.1212?” Is this how I should add my number on my resume? Thanks, Dan Dear Dan: There is no right way to write a phone number. You can use dashes…
How to Solve the 3 Biggest Resume Problems
A resume makeover does not have to be an all-weekend event. You can squeeze a quick resume makeover in a couple of spare hours. My advice is to tackle the three biggest resume problems now! After that you can fine-tune your resume to perfection. There is no time like the present to improve your resume. …