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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.
What to Include in a Resume
Dear Deb: I read on LinkedIn an article that had some “no exceptions” advice about resume writing. The article reported that including an objective statement, a summary, and any type of highlights or areas of expertise is a bad move. That seems to be contrary to a lot of other things that I have read.…
Brand Building Targets
If you have not yet started to define and build your brand, the time has come for you to get moving! Simply stated, your personal brand is how others perceive you based on your qualities, demonstrated knowledge, skills and expertise. These qualities include your image, behavior, accomplishments, social media presence, and the way in which…
Sharing Ideas at Work
Dear Debra: I have an idea for my company. We have an annual golf tournament for our distributors/sales force, and I have some great ideas (if I do say so myself) for promoting that event. I am a part time customer service rep, currently a junior in college. I am not sure that my boss…
Be a Networking Magnet
Do you find it difficult to approach people at networking events? You are not alone. Many people are uncomfortable approaching people they don’t know. Perhaps you are concerned about rejection or that the person will give you the “brush off.” What if I told you that you don’t have to be the one to make…
Interviewing During Working Hours
Dear Debra: What is the best thing to tell your current boss when you have a job interview during working hours? Thank you, Clarisse Dear Clarisse: Honesty is my policy. However, I don’t believe in full disclosure of personal items in certain situations. This is one of those situations. If your company has a policy…
Brand Building, Brand Management & Judgment
It’s common for people to quickly judge others. Perhaps you had a bad experience with someone, and that left less than a favorable impression. Maybe you have heard negative things about someone for months. Based on rumors or isolated experiences, we classify someone in a particular way and cling to that judgment. That person’s words…
Taking all the Credit for a Project
Dear Debra: When writing my résumé, I worry about taking too much credit for a project. We work in a team setting, and each of us contributes to the planning and deployment of new hardware systems at our company’s 186 stores nationwide. There are twelve, on the team and we go to sites in groups…
Confronting the Dreaded Personality Test
Many organizations use psychological assessments as a part of the candidate screening process. It can be intimidating for the candidate. Many candidates worry about “failing the test.” Some candidates try to predict the answer the employer wants. Worrying and trying to fool the evaluator are sure-fail strategies. Follow these three tips the next time you…
Should I Apply for the Same Job More than Once?
Dear Debra: How many times should I apply for the same job? I applied for an analyst position at a company about 13 months ago. I did not get a call for an interview, just a quick acknowledgement email. They have posted the same position again. Should I apply a second time? Thank you, Brian…
Branding: How to Quit Your Job without Spoiling Your Brand
Perhaps you are on the bubble, waiting for the right moment to quit your job. Maybe you are in the interview process and examining your options. As soon as you land a job with more challenging work and higher compensation, you plan to resign from your current job. Have you thought about how your resignation…