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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.
5 Specific Ways You Can Be a Networking Giver
Today I read a post by a leader of one of my LinkedIn groups. It struck a chord. He was asking the group to spread the word about his business, listing the ways we can promote his business. What was missing? How does promoting his business add any benefit to my clients or me? In…
Choose Alliances that Enhance Your Brand
People are quick to form impressions of others. It can be your job title, the clothes you wear, your home address, or your alma mater, which are just a few of the things that people think about when forming an impression. The people with whom you associate with impact your brand, as well. Building relationships…
Marketing Yourself for a Career Change
Dear Debra: I earned BA and MA degrees in history and had strong grades – 3.84, Dean’s Lists most semesters through undergrad, and finished my MA with a 3.67. I graduated two years ago and started teaching, which I hated. It’s not for me. So, I earned a paralegal certificate to get myself on a…
Relocating Without a Job
Dear Deb: I am relocating without a job. How do I job search from 800 miles away? Thank you for your advice. Aaron Dear Aaron: In a relocation, it is helpful to include some details in your cover letter to prove that you are serious about relocation. That includes a reason why you are relocating.…
An Insider’s Job Search Tips: Get in the Back Door for an Interview
It’s time to face facts. Submitting your resume online with hundreds of other candidates is not the best way to get in the door for an interview. In a competitive market, you can get lost in a sea of resumes. You need to access the back door to increase your chance of getting an interview.…
Getting Back Into The Workforce After a Lengthy Gap
Dear Debra: I started work as an equity sales assistant in 1984 after earning my MBA. After five years, I worked at a large international bank providing sales trading covering until 1999 when I left to raise my daughter. It was too tough taking her to childcare at 6:00 am so I could commute to…
Dealing with Potential Employers who Require Online Samples of Your Work
Dear Deb: How do you deal with recruiters and/or companies who require online samples of your work before they meet you when all or most of your work is proprietary, covered by a non-compete or NDA, restricted, etc.? Redacted samples would STILL appear to fall into that category. Would they want you to parade their…
Editing Your LinkedIN Profile
Dear Debra: Is it appropriate to change the order of my LinkedIn sections? I don’t have a lot of work history and the history that I have is not related to my career goal. Is it OK to lead with my education and skills? How do I do this? Thank you for your advice, Benjamin…
Interview Tips from the Presidential Debates
This year, more than past years, Americans are drawn to the Republican and Democratic debates. Perhaps it is the celebrity of Donald Trump, or maybe it is the unique background of this season’s candidates. Whatever the reason, the debates are drawing record-breaking viewership. We can learn a lot from debates, including the major issues of…
Showing Your Latest Role On LinkedIN
Dear Debra: I set up my LinkedIn account and it is showing a volunteer unpaid position in my summary at the top of my profile. That does not seem right. Is this because I am currently unemployed? What do you recommend that I do? Thank you, Sarina Dear Sarina: LinkedIn places your latest "role" as…