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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.
Four Top Tips for Finding a Job and a Soul Mate
You can find almost anything on the Internet, including a job and a date. There are mega sites with a staggering amount of contenders, and then there are numerous niche sites specializing in precise segments or geographic areas. Most sites have simple navigation and various tools to search and analyze prospective jobs or sweethearts. Although…
Job Action Day: New Twist on Your Job Search
Are you diligently performing your job search the same way you did ten years ago but not getting positive results? It’s Job Action Day! What does this mean? Well, it means that it is time for you to reinvigorate your job search. We’re focusing on the unique value and needs of the age 50+ job…
What Should I Include In My Resume If I am Changing Careers?
Dear Deb: I have been a Pilates instructor at an upscale studio for 10 years. I am looking to make a change into a sales rep position for a fashion, fitness, or beauty brand. I don’t have a college degree and have only worked in fitness since the age of 20. What can I put…
Resume Help: Is Your Resume off to a Good Start?
Today’s candidate is not “off to a good start” with this resume. Let’s examine the top portion of the resume (below). There are two major problems with the top area of her resume. First there is an objective statement that does not sell and second, a summary statement that is loaded with clichés. Objective: Seeking…
Am I Paranoid?
Dear Deb: I am interviewing for a high level R&D position top tier global company. I signed non-disclosure agreements before the second in-person interview, which is somewhat standard in this industry and at this level. However, I wonder if they were spying on me during the ride back to the airport. They arranged my car. …
Interviewers Behaving Badly: Job Interview Nightmares
Today’s blog can be summed up with a quote from the classic sitcom, Seinfeld, in which George admonishes a rude woman: “You know, we're living in a society!” Many times I have wanted to say that to someone. It seems that people have become desensitized to the feelings of others. There are careless and callous…
Lying On A Resume
Dear Deb: I fudged my resume to indicate that I earned a degree. In fact, I did not earn the degree. I only attended for two years and dropped out. It was mostly because I was in a program that was not a match. Since then, I discovered my true calling (coding) and have earned…
Brand Building through Community Leadership
Leadership experience in volunteer, civic, and professional association settings is one way you can build and promote your personal brand. If you are not ready to take a top leadership role for your favorite organization, you can start with a volunteer project or serve as the co-chair of a committee. These valuable opportunities lead to…
My Manager Hasn't Acknowledged My Resignation Letter
Dear Deb, I sent my resignation notice to my manager by email five days ago and he never replied. I know he is in his email constantly, as it is a critical means of communication in his role. Should I say something to him or write him again? Or, do I assume that he has…
Your Brand Never Takes a Rest
As I was scanning my LinkedIn feed, I read a few posts that made an indelible impression on me. One was a rant from a seemingly frustrated job searcher who complained about zero interviews in more than an 18-month period. The other post was loaded with grammatical errors. It was cringe-worthy. I am not sure…