Debra Wheatman

Debra Wheatman is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC). She is globally recognized as an expert in advanced career search techniques with more than 18 years' corporate human resource experience. Debra has also been featured on Fox Business News and quoted in Forbes.com, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. Contact Debra at .debra@careersdonewrite.com, or, visit her website at Careers Done Write.

Candidate Case Study: Is Kelly the Candidate Worth Your Time?

Debra WheatmanJanuary 16, 2015

Things move fast in recruiting. You speak to dozens of candidates daily, giving both positive and constructive feedback. Today, we are studying the case of … Read more

Now Is a Good Time to Remind Your Candidates About Updating Their Resume

Debra WheatmanDecember 12, 2014

This is a perfect time of year to reach out to your candidates and remind them to update their resumes. It is an excuse for you to connect and keep your … Read more

When the Candidate Rejects Your Feedback, It May be Time to Walk Away

Debra WheatmanAugust 19, 2014

Things move fast in recruiting. You speak to dozens of candidates daily, giving both positive and constructive feedback. Today, we are studying the case of … Read more

Are Candidates’ Resumes Cutting into Your Profits?

Debra WheatmanJune 17, 2014

As you review the first six months of the year, what are you finding? Are you ahead of your revenue goal or falling short? If you are ahead, you want to … Read more

How To Write A Winning Contractor Resume

Debra WheatmanMay 2, 2014

To stand out from the crowd, a résumé for a contract labor position must sell the candidate’s specialized skills and experience. Additionally, the … Read more

Six Odd Things People Put on Their Résumé

Debra WheatmanJanuary 16, 2014

After a decade or so in the recruiting and career services business, you may think you’ve seen it all. Then you get another résumé so bad that you wonder … Read more

What This Classic Interview Question Can Tell You

Debra WheatmanDecember 24, 2013

Where do you see yourself in five years? Is this weathered old interview question still effective? In this dynamic age where entire industries can … Read more

Top Warning Signs When You Have a Time-Wasting Candidate

Debra WheatmanOctober 9, 2013

After 15 years in the career services, human resources, and candidate recruiting business, I have a pretty good “nose” for which candidates will get the … Read more

Warning Signs of a Time-Wasting Candidate

Debra WheatmanOctober 8, 2013

After 15 years in the career services, human resources, and candidate recruiting business, I have a pretty good “nose” for which candidates will get the … Read more