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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.
Resume Help: How Blatant Errors Can Cost You the Job
Today’s candidate has been sending a resume to dozens of potential employers with no response. He asked me to review his resume and offer suggestions for improvement. Not everyone is an eagle eye when it comes to proofreading documents. Perhaps this candidate has spent so much time on his document that he is overlooking errors…
Presentations on LinkedIn
Dear Deb: How do I add my presentations to my LinkedIn profile? I don’t see a category for presentations. Thank you! Louise Dear Louise: As of today, LinkedIn does not have a category for presentations. However, the closest match for that information is the publications section. Add any major presentations that are related to your…
Branding Help: Transitioning from a Military Career to a Civilian Career
The military culture is well-defined, and members are entrenched in the culture. Often, there is a military or civilian way of thinking. Naturally, when separating from the military individuals may feel unsure or uncomfortable about their new identity. Learning how to brand yourself in a civilian work environment will make your professional transition much smoother…
Resume Help: Showing Skills & Education
Today’s candidate has the skills and education required to excel in a graphic design career. His resume is holding him back for several reasons. All of the items can be easily corrected. 1.) Always use the actual name of the certificate or degree. Instead of saying vocational certificate, state the actual program, such as “Certificate: …
Career U-Turn: Returning to Your Former Job
Have you ever made a career decision that you later regretted? Did you ever leave a job for another job at a company with greener pastures? Or, perhaps you took a position only to discover six months later that the company was downsizing after a major contract was lost. Did you wish that you stayed…
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…