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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.
Completed Courses at Community College
Dear Deb: I attended a community college for two years and then transferred to a more prestigious school for the last two years, culminating in my Bachelor of Business Administration. Do I need to list the community college on my resume? I did not earn a degree there, just completed a bunch of courses allowing…
Interview Blocking Resumes: Warning Signs Hiring Managers Spot in a Minute
How’s your resume response rate? In other words, are you getting many calls for interviews? If your resume is not generating interviews, it’s time to evaluate your resume. Hiring managers look for signs that a candidate will not be successful or a proper fit for the job. Is your resume sending signs to hiring manager? …
Interested in the Same Position as a Friend
Dear Deb: My friend is applying for a job that she is in no way qualified to perform. She does not even have the basic education and knows nothing about finance, audits, or accounting. On the other hand, I am perfect for this job. Not only do I have the BA in Accounting, I have…
How to Recover from a Huge Career Set Back
If you’ve been a fan of AMC’s Mad Men, you’ve witnessed the rise, fall, and recovery of the ever-suave, Don Draper. It’s been a theme of the show from the start. The opening montage of the man falling with skyscrapers in the background forebodes what we can see through the seasons. But, will he hit…
Resume Help: Quick Clean Up Tips
In the spirit of spring / summer cleaning, let’s help Remi clean up her resume. Like most of our readers, Remi has accomplished a lot in her career. However, her resume has caused a stall in her job search. My first reaction to Remi’s resume was that it was a big wall of words that…
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…