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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.
LinkedIn Headlines That Grab Readers
The smallest part of the LinkedIn profile is perhaps the biggest challenge for most people. What magical 120 characters will do the trick? You probably have seen ridiculous profiles that tell you nothing substantial about the person. Then there are those individuals that simply skip the headline, possibly out of frustration. Let’s break down the…
Relocating for a Spouse
Dear Deb: I am leaving a job and relocating to a new state because my husband has a new job. What do I write on my resume and LinkedIn profile? Does it make me seem less professional to leave for my husband’s opportunity? Thank you, Indira Dear Indira: It is very common for someone to…
Women in Technology - Part 3
And the third and final post in our Women in Tech mini-series. Today's guest blog comes from Amanda Augustine, Career Management Expert at TheLadders. Thanks Amanda! Compared to their male counterparts, women often face a steeper climb up the corporate ladder. However, there are some simple steps they can take to improve their chances of…
How to Update Your Resume
As you develop your skills and grow in your career, naturally you’ll want to update your resume and LinkedIn profile. How do you do that? The common mistake is merely to add the new job description and place the position prior in past tense. Over time, your resume will become very long document that just…
Include language skills on resume if it's not relevant for a position?
Dear Deb: Should I list language skills on my resume if foreign language skills are not listed as a requirement for the job that I am pursuing? I am fluent in English and Spanish. I am also fluent in Greek and Standard Croatian. Are those languages worth showing on my resume? It is not too…
Women in Technology - Part 2
Greetings and salutations! As a follow up to our blog posting on Women surviving in technology, today we are featuring a guest post from our one of our friends, Jessica Hernandez, of Great Resumes Fast. Thanks Jessica! How Women Can Overcome the Challenges They Face in the Tech Industry The tech industry isn’t the…
Brand Yourself Now for a Great Career after College
Are you drawn to a particular restaurant brand? Aspects of the brand assure you that you can rely on that the taste of food will be consistently good, the staff will treat you well, and that it is a value for the money you spend. As a college student, you should begin to consider your…
Using Your Full Name
Dear Deb: I rarely use my entire name, but I would like to on my resume so that I am easily identifiable when someone searches for my transcript or GMAT scores. My name is Michael Alban Adams Jr. My son’s (only six months old, but it may matter someday) name is Michael Alban Adams, III. …
Sexism in Technology
On 22 February I ran across this excellent article by Tracey Lien at the LA Times entitled "Why are women leaving the tech industry in droves?" The article was about the frustration that women feel working in technology due to widespread sexism, which in this case resulted in the women interviewed in the article abandoning…
Blasting News to Your Network
Take a moment to reach out to your network when you have good news, valuable tips to share, and invitations to industry events. If you are fortunate to have a large network, it can be impractical to contact each person individually. To save time, you need to blast your network, yet still make a personal…