Debra Wheatman brings a wealth of career development experience to her work as President and Owner of Careers Done Write. Debra, who possesses both Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC) designations, is globally recognized as an expert in advanced career search techniques. With more than 18 years' corporate human resource experience guiding a...
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Best Time to Job Search by Debra Wheatman - Dec, 2011 I had a friend who was always starting a new exercise program, right after the (fill in the blank) holiday, right after the (fill in the blank) party, or when the weather gets (select: cooler, warmer). Alright, that friend could be me. The point is that if you analyze it, there is always very compelling rationale to delay what we know is best for us. The same applies to your job search. There is often a good reason to delay ... |
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Branding in a 24x7x365 Environment by Debra Wheatman - Dec, 2011 What’s your brand? We’re not talking clothes or soda. Your personal brand. If you have not defined your brand, others are doing it for you. How would your associates describe you? Those descriptions are your brand attributes. As best you can, you want to control your brand. If you see yourself as a passionate, motivating sales person and your associates describe you as soft-spoken, cautious, and conscientious. There is ... |
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Do the Latest Job Numbers Mean the Economy is Turning Around? by Debra Wheatman - Dec, 2011 The most recent job numbers just came out and on the surface they look great - but is the reality as good as the first glance shows? A few quick highlights and my thoughts. 1.The overall rate dropped to 8.6%, the lowest since March 2009. 2.The decrease from 9% in October is the biggest decrease since January 2011. 3.72,000 more jobs were created in September and October than previously reported. 4.The overall rate wa... |
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Get Some Interview Face Time by Starting on Facebook by Debra Wheatman - Dec, 2011 You’ve heard enough career strategists, recruiters, and even your mom warn you about how Facebook content can cost you a job opportunity. Let’s talk about how to use Facebook to find a job and support your career success. First, here’s a quick quiz. What’s the best way to find a job? Networking! According to the 10th Annual CareerXRoads Sources of Hire Report: By the Numbers, 27% of hires are sourced through referrals. T... |
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Getting Ready Now for Job Search 2012 by Debra Wheatman - Dec, 2011 It is easy to dream up excuses around holiday time and tell yourself you will start your new job search after January 1st, but the holidays are actually an excellent time to make preparations for the New Year so you can hit the ground running. During the holiday season, most people have a little more personal time at home, away from the prying eyes of their employers. In order to prepare for a thorough and comprehensive jo... |
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How conduct an East Coast job search from the West Coast? by Debra Wheatman - Dec, 2011 Dear Deb: I am located on the West Coast. I reside in Bellevue, WA but work in CA during the week. Due to family developments, I may need to move to the East Coast. How can I represent on my LinkedIN profile that I am willing to relocate without raising a red flag for employers? What is the best way to conduct an East Coast job search from the West Coast? ~ D. Edwards Dear D: When you are creating your Linked... |
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Interviewing to Find a Full Time Job by Debra Wheatman - Dec, 2011 Dear Deb: Q. I have been doing temporary consulting work since 2000. I returned to school for my Master’s degree and graduated last year with the idea that I would return to full-time permanent employment. I have gotten first interviews, but nothing beyond that. It is very frustrating. I want to be back at work at a full-time permanent position. What am I doing wrong? - Mary, New Jersey A. At first blush, it seems to ... |
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New Mothers Returning to the Workforce - The Data is In by Debra Wheatman - Dec, 2011 On November 10, 2011 the U.S. Census Bureau issued a report concerning working mothers, including levels of paid maternity leave and details of working mothers’ return to work. Interestingly, about 8 of 10 mothers returned to work with their same employer and 7 of 10 returned to a position at the same skill level and pay. Of the 20% that did not return to their same employer, 25% worked in a position at the same skill level a... |
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Résumé Help - Executive Retail Sales Manager by Debra Wheatman - Dec, 2011 The candidate we are helping today is an executive sales manager with retail experience as well as experience in the mortgage industry. He has some notable accomplishments, but his résumé does not convey these in a way that highlights his strengths. Todd should have a headline, a summary statement, and a core competency section to build up his key areas of expertise and let readers know his value as a prospective manager. ... |
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Résumé Help - Media Account Manager by Debra Wheatman - Dec, 2011 Matthew is an accomplished account manager, but we would not know this by reading his résumé. His résumé is similar to many candidates early in their career who have not crafted a new résumé since college graduation. Many times a candidate will simply add on experience without a holistic view of their résumé and current career goal. An early sign of this are the words “Permanent Address” in the contact section. As we re... |
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