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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.
7 Mistakes You’re Making When You’re Working From Home
The global pandemic will fundamentally reshape the idea of what the workplace is. Whether you have been working remotely for years or whether this new model is entirely novel for you, chances are you have made some mistakes that impact your efficiency, productivity, personal life, or all of the above. Here are 7 common mistakes to avoid when working from home….
5 easy ways to increase engagement with your content
Whether you are a job seeker, a product marketer, or promoting your brand, you must be a content creator. But creating content alone is just a small part of the process. You also need your audience to consume your content….
Job seekers: Stop apologizing
It is ingrained in us that the employer/employee relationship is inherently unequal, founded on uneven footing, in which the employer holds the cards. The proliferation of this fiefdom/serf myth is precisely why so many job seekers feel the need to apologize for their backgrounds. Here is a list of things that many job seekers regard as negatives, and for which they unnecessarily apologize….
Make decisions with confidence
We talk a lot about data-driven decisions and how it differs from an emotional or gut-level decision. But for all of the data we have at our disposal, the fact is that people, not being robots, primarily make decisions based on feelings, not on facts….
Random List of Dumb Things I Recently Heard About
This week has been chaotic for me. You know how it is when things don’t go as expected—it can be harrowing. We all find comfort in standard regularity, in its many forms. Despite the twists and turns that the week threw at me, I am able to take solace in the comfort that somethings remain constant. For example, stupid things that range from absurd to entertaining to bizarre….
The mischaracterization of “average”
Average. It’s a word that is representative of the whole. However, its connotation has somehow morphed into meaning that something or someone is sub-par. Nothing could be further from the truth….
Do the right thing and build your brand on it
There is a lot of information out there about leading with integrity. Undoubtedly, this is important. Doing what is right can be painful. But it is worth it. Doing the right thing drives your brand….
Leading in times of crisis
The world is in the midst of a global pandemic, the likes of which have not been seen in more than 100 years. This is not the time to retreat, hide, or avoid risk. How you differentiate yourself during this crisis will define your brand as a leader. It’s time to step it up….
Sharpen your digital skills and up your job search game
You know that digital tools are essential job search tools. So why aren’t you maximizing them to your benefit? If you’re still using analog methods in this digital economy, read on….
What should I delete from my resume?
I spend a lot of time telling clients and followers about what they should be doing. Maybe I’m not expending enough effort advising them on what not to do. That changes today….