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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Job change | 6/1/2011 | Prof R S S Mani |
| Q: I am 59 years old and have been employed at a company for 7 years. It is an employee owned company ... A: I am based in India & feel you should also consult a local expert who knows the conditions in USA ... | ||
| hr careers | 2/27/2011 | Prof R S S Mani |
| Q: How can i build a good HR career for myself .Is MBA HR a good option .Where can I apply in India A: MBA HR is an excellent career option and is very challenging.The best option is to do an MBA as a ... | ||
| after college | 1/21/2011 | Jodey Smith |
| Q: I’m only in college but I have been wondering lately about life after college. I love hanging out ... A: It is good that you are already thinking about such things. Jobs can be time consuming to the point ... | ||
| Going to Grad. School | 1/3/2011 | Jodey Smith |
| Q: I am in my second year of college. I am currently majoring in criminology. I am working towards a ... A: It sounds like majoring in criminology might be beneficial. But here is what I suggest before you ... | ||
| Career change | 9/5/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: I would like your advice in changing/switching my career. I work in a Market Research company, but ... A: Often, when work is scarce or we're just starting out, we end up working in something that doesn't ... | ||
| looking for experience. | 8/28/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: i have finished my first year in accounting diploma and i have one more year to graduate.Would you ... A: Scott, I am not sure where you are completing your accounting diploma or certification, but I would ... | ||
| retraining | 8/27/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: My husband was severely injured at work and almost lost his hand over 3 years ago. The company he ... A: Eugenia, In my research, I had discovered that with that type of disability, your husband should be ... | ||
| Should I change my career path? | 8/20/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: I have been working in the arts/creative line for 10 years. Been working as a graphic artist, ... A: Meiping, Do you enjoy the work that you are doing? If so, stay the course. Your experience in the ... | ||
| confused | 8/19/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: I need only 3 more classes to finish my associates in liberal arts and i don't know what to do after ... A: I have a friend who has exhausted her loan monies through federal government options and is now ... | ||
| confused | 8/18/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: I need only 3 more classes to finish my associates in liberal arts and i don't know what to do after ... A: Giovana, I suggest that you look at schools that do have human resources management as a major. I ... | ||
| dental career | 8/18/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: i finished my BDS last year.i.e bachelor in dental surgery.right now i am jobless and ... A: Yasmin, It appears you may want to look at relocating to a country where dentists career ... | ||
| Going back to school for masters degree? | 8/14/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: After being laid off as an elementary teacher, I have decided to return to school for my masters ... A: Lauren, Based on my research, both areas have a very positive outlook for job growth. The one ... | ||
| confused | 8/4/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: I need only 3 more classes to finish my associates in liberal arts and i don't know what to do after ... A: Giovanna, You are in luck because I worked in the human resources profession for 10 years before ... | ||
| Career qualifications | 7/28/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: What are the minimum qualifications I need to work as a safety officer in the petrochemical ... A: Brian, This answer is going to be specific to the company you apply for. I would suggest you do ... | ||
| difficulty in deciding career | 7/22/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: im writing on behalf of my younger brother.He is 21 years old and hasnt yet graduated from Commerce ... A: Kuki, Ultimately, no one has decide what is "right" for your brother, but your brother. I can ... | ||
| Career Confusion | 7/15/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: I am a 16 year girl from India. I have taken Physics, chemistry and Maths as my main subjects. I ... A: Lily, At 16, your options are limitless. You could always double major if you feel up to the ... | ||
| Need a place to belong | 7/13/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: I don't feel like I'm good at anything, career-wise. I am a very intelligent person, even a ... A: Antoinette, I am sorry to hear that you are feeling down about your abilities. Just reading your ... | ||
| Where am I headed with a degree in...? | 6/14/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: First and foremost, I'd like to thank you for taking out the time to read my question. I recently ... A: Doing a BA (and possibly a master's) in the area of mental health and behavioural sciences might ... | ||
| career assessment | 6/13/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: sorry for confusing you. Yes Im taking Arabic as my major and I intend to do double major. I'm ... A: Alejandro, If you are to double major and want to pursue a role as an interpreter or translator, of ... | ||
| career assessment | 6/13/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: I'm not sure if im in the right category. I would like to ask something about career though. I'm ... A: If you want to do teaching or translating as a career, there are a number of ways to get there. ... | ||
| Career planning | 6/4/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: I am a student of Engineering currently in my third year of studies. I want to switch my career and ... A: Shreyasi, You have already worked in the PR field so you already have a leg in the door into this ... | ||
| PhD & Certifications | 5/31/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: I'm currently pursuing my PhD in Energy & Environmental Systems, but my background is Computer ... A: Will, In my experience the PhD is more common in those job seekers looking to teach on the college ... | ||
| Wanting to move | 5/31/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: This may be a stupid question, but I would like to relocate to the west. I'm waiting for my ideal ... A: Not a stupid question! To me, the answer lies in what's most important to you and how much risk you ... | ||
| Career Choice | 5/26/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: I am looking for career change but need some alternate avenues to explore. Recently, I went to a ... A: Figuring out what to do with your life is hard at any time, but it can be especially difficult when ... | ||
| career advice | 5/24/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: I really want to pursue a creative field, but I'm aware that creative jobs are hard to get(and keep) ... A: Danielle, I would suggest you look into the services of a career coach (like myself) who will help ... | ||
| Problems with choosing a career path | 5/5/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: I am a mature 55 year old woman. I live in a very small town, in a rural area of SW Missouri. The ... A: April, I think you've done a great job on outlining what is not working for you right now. I am a ... | ||
| Career Path | 4/19/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: I am confuse as to what are my calling in life when it comes to my career can you help me A: Trying to figure out what to do with one's life is often not easy. To get started, you might want ... | ||
| I want to earn while I learn | 4/18/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: I would like to work as a child and youth counsellor in the UK/USA Are there any agencies that ... A: Debs, Instead of searching for an accreditation, I would suggest that you find the ideal job you ... | ||
| I am really confused what i should do in future. | 4/7/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: ! I am an ace student, very sincere in studying and all. but ever since i have completed my 10th ... A: This advice won't be specific to India because I haven't lived or worked there but I'll do my best ... | ||
| Continuing education/ Choosing the right major | 4/6/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: I recently graduated with an associate's degree in Fashion Merchandising in New York and moved to ... A: Congratulations on graduating with your associate's degree! Many people go to work after achieving ... | ||
| Career Planning | 4/3/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: Hey Christine! I am so confused on what I should take in college! My main interest is fashion, ... A: It sounds like what you really love is coordinating things. This is what I call a "transparent" ... | ||
| Career. | 3/30/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: I had this in my head for awhile now, and I need to talk about this with a professional. Here is my ... A: Yes, business and admin may give you good options for a job since most organizations have some ... | ||
| Career. | 3/30/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: I had this in my head for awhile now, and I need to talk about this with a professional. Here is my ... A: Oh, okay! That is a horse of a completely different colour! :) If you are 22 and really dislike ... | ||
| Career. | 3/30/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: I had this in my head for awhile now, and I need to talk about this with a professional. Here is my ... A: Congratulations on considering these sometimes scary questions. Without knowing your specific ... | ||
| confused about future | 3/23/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: Kim, I am currently a high school senior. Here is my situation, my mom wants me to be a nurse. she ... A: It's great that you're investigating some options before you go on in your education. You can save ... | ||
| confused about future | 3/23/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: Kim, I am currently a high school senior. Here is my situation, my mom wants me to be a nurse. she ... A: Congratulations on articulating at this stage in your life what you'd like to explore in regards to ... | ||
| Any good book on how to become great at work? | 2/21/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: I am going to start working soon for a certain company, my first job ever, Congratulations!… What ... A: Daniel, I have two books actually that I would recommend... The first is "The On-Purpose Person' ... | ||
| assesment tests | 2/16/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: could you recommend some good career assessment tests (preferably free) available on line? A: Gene, I prefer and use DISC assessments with my clients to discover their true motivation and what ... | ||
| Business Development Executive | 2/14/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: I am Master of Computer Application (MCA) 2009 pass-out now am working in small firm(software ... A: Certainly, if you want to head for work in software, networking, etc. it would seem wise to mention ... | ||
| Msc or MBA? | 2/14/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| Q: I'm from India.I'm doing my bachelor of engineering in electronics and instrumentation and I'll ... A: Jefferson, I think you should complete the studies that you are currently engaged in and then ... | ||
Prof R S S Mani
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions pertaining to career planning for students ,collegians & even executives at all levels .
Experience
Prof R S S Mani
Prof. R S S Mani, HRD Consultant & Management Educationist, is CEO, RSS Mani & Associates who are a Career Development Consultancy. Prof R S S Mani is a mentor & guide to many professionals & has helped thousands groom their careers .He continues to be a willing mentor and guide to many not only in Mumbai but all over India and even abroad via the internet . He specializes in guiding executives & managers through coaching & mentoring them towards successful careers
A Gold Medalist from the renowned Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) he also served as a former FULL TIME faculty member of TISS for 5 years. He has been in the field of Education and Career Planning for over 20 years.
Currently he is HRD Advisor to several blue chip companies & management schools in Mumbai and a visiting professor at TISS, SIESCOMS and other institutions. He has been actively involved in planning, organising and conducting various Career Planning Seminars for educational institutions like SIES, SNDT, TISS, DAV group of schools & several companies for their employees & children of employees. He is also a founder member of Higher Education Forum (HEF), a voluntary non-profit group of working
towards achieving world class standards in higher education in India
He has been acknowledged by The Times of India for his pioneering work spanning over 20 years in the field of Management Education & also ensuring educational & vocational opportunities for the underprivileged. He is the recipient of the Samaj Shakti Award 2008
& Dharam Bharathi Mission Award 2009 for his outstanding contribution to Education & Community Service for ensuring better
educational facilities for the underprivileged. He was recently bestowed the Dr P N Singh Foundation Award for his outstanding
contribution to the LEADERS OF TOMORROW project that aims at enhancing educational facilities for the underprivileged.
Education/Credentials
MBA in HRD from the prestigious TISS,Mumbai .GOLD MEDALIST from TISS
Awards and Honors
He has been acknowledged by The Times of India for his pioneering work spanning over 20 years in the field of Management Education & also ensuring educational & vocational opportunities for the underprivileged. He is the recipient of the Samaj Shakti Award 2008 & Dharam Bharathi Mission Award 2009 for his outstanding contribution to Education & Community Service for ensuring better educational facilities for the underprivileged. He was also bestowed the Dr P N Singh Foundation Award 2010 for his outstanding contribution to the LEADERS OF TOMORROW project that aims at enhancing educational facilities for the underprivileged. The latest feather in his cap was the Best Teacher Award for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching HRD & Career Counselling & Mentoring presented by the honourable Sheriff of Mumbai Dr Indu Shahani at a well attended function in Mumbai on 5th September 2011
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