Save Us from the Mansplaining
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by Debra Wheatman
4d ago
Mansplaining is alive and well and can be seen everywhere, from the driving range to X (formerly Twitter). Every woman has endured mansplaining at some point. It’s as if these men just can’t help themselves or restrain their mouths. The portmanteau describes the act of a man’s unsolicited explaining, generally to a woman, something he thinks he knows more about than she does — occasionally at anesthetizing length — whether he knows anything or not. Mansplaining reveals itself in many forms. For example, instead of admitting that he doesn’t know something or asking a person to elaborate, the m ..read more
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Are You Asking the Right Questions?
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by Debra Wheatman
1w ago
Much of the career advice out there focuses on interview preparation for candidates, specifically on how best to formulate answers to typical questions. But just as important—maybe even more important—are your questions during the interview.  Any parent knows that asking a teenager, “How was school today?” will not get any meaningful response. You might get a grunt, “Okay” or “Fine” in response. This is because the question is meaningless. It does not ask anything specific, nor does it indicate a genuine interest on the part of the person asking. It also tells your kid, “I have no idea h ..read more
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Ten Pioneering American Women You Have Never Heard About
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by Debra Wheatman
2w ago
Founded in 1910 by feminist Clara Zetkin, International Women’s Day is a day to recognize women’s contributions to industry and society and their work outside of the home. Many women who have impacted American history are well known, such as Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Sojourner Truth. However, too many pioneering women have been left out of the conversation for too long.  How well do you know the history of women’s contributions in the US? Are any of these names familiar? Rachel Carson: Carson was the founder of today’s environmental movement. In the late 1950s, she wr ..read more
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Is Your Team Quietly Screaming? Unmasking the Abilene Paradox in Your Workplace
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by Debra Wheatman
3w ago
We hear and engage in fallacies every day. They often form the keystones of our arguments. These logical fallacies are leaps of logic that lead us to an unsupported conclusion. People may unintentionally commit a logical fallacy due to poor reasoning or intentionally to manipulate others. Common logical fallacies include the red herring, ad hominem, causation/correlation, straw man, and the anecdotal evidence fallacy. However, there is one particularly insidious fallacy that we want to take extra care to avoid, and that is the one known as the Abilene Paradox.  Put simply, the Abilene Pa ..read more
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Quantify to Qualify: Leveraging Metrics to Make Your Resume Stand Out
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by Debra Wheatman
1M ago
There is truth in that tired business adage that “what gets measured gets done.” If you want to stand out among the crowd, you must ensure that you include metrics on your resume. The average amount of time spent “reading” a resume is a disheartening 7.2 seconds. That’s right—when a recruiter looks at your resume, she scans it for keywords and superstar accomplishments. If you want to grab the recruiter’s attention, adding metrics to your resume is one way to do so quickly. Tips for how to add metrics to your resume The purpose of including resume metrics is to create a more compelling story ..read more
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Signs that It May Be Time to Move On
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by Debra Wheatman
1M ago
Dread going to work? Worried you’re going to lose your job? Feeling burned out or left out at the office? How do you know when the trouble is just a little blip you’ll soon get past, or when it’s time to dust off your resume and start perusing job postings?  Check out these signs that you might want to consider leaving your job: You dread going to work. Sunday evening blues are normal. But if you truly dread the approach of Monday, it might be time for you to consider leaving your job.  You feel like you’re in the wrong place. If you spend your time daydreaming about the job you rea ..read more
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Mastering the Art of Resume Writing: Tips to Craft Your Winning Personal Brand
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by Debra Wheatman
1M ago
You find yourself in a position to craft a resume or update an existing resume. This can be a daunting challenge for many people. So much resume advice floats around out there, and so much is outdated, outdated, or simply flawed. I’ve worked with thousands of clients across a myriad of industries, and I’m going to share with you my top 10 tips for effectively and efficiently writing a winning resume: Understand the purpose. Contrary to much advice out there, the purpose of a resume is not to inventory the tasks you perform in your current or previous roles. It is to showcase your brand valu ..read more
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Uncovering the Hidden Job Market
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by Debra Wheatman
2M ago
Have you ever conducted a job search and thought there must be a better way to do the task? Did it seem like you were spinning your wheels, doing the same thing repeatedly, and not getting results?  It is a known fact that searching for a job online is not a good use of a job seeker’s time. To track down the most job leads — leading to the most interview and job offer opportunities — job-seekers must go beyond online job boards and search engines and attack the hidden job market. As much as 80 percent of all job openings are filled through (direct and indirect) referrals, not through job ..read more
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The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
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by Debra Wheatman
2M ago
During the Second World War, women proved they could do “men’s” work and do it well. With men away to serve in the military and demands for war materials increasing, manufacturing jobs opened up to women and upped their earning power. Yet, women’s employment was only encouraged as long as the war was on. Once the war was over, federal and civilian policies replaced women workers with men.  However, the second-wave feminist movement of the 1960s began to draw women back into the workforce. “The only way for a woman [sic] to find herself, to know herself as a person,” Betty Friedan asserte ..read more
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Confident or Arrogant? Do You Know the Difference?
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by Debra Wheatman
2M ago
While confidence and arrogance may seem to be opposite forms of expression, there is often a fine line between them. Confidence positively expresses your abilities, while arrogance is often associated with believing you’re more intelligent and capable than those around you. Knowing the difference between the two is essential to ensure you remain confident, resourceful, and collaborative at work. One key distinction between confidence and arrogance is how each affects relationships. Confidence enables collaboration. Competent people employ active listening. They value the input of others, reco ..read more
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