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About Torski Dobson-Arnold
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Expertise
Career assessment, Career planning, job fair participation, teen and young adult job search strategies, resume writing for new job seekers.

Experience
1o years on human resources management specifically in recruitment, staffing, employment, and compensation. Worked and headed groups that built succession plans from the ground-up. Volunteer with local high school and colleges to present workshops on career planning and readiness issues.

Organizations
NAAAHR (National Association of African-Americans in HR) SHRM (Society of Human Resources Management) NRWA (National Resume Writer's Association) AORCP (Association of Online Resume and Career Professionals)

Education/Credentials
MS in Human Resources Management BA in Marketing Management PHR certification (awarded in 2006)

   

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seeking career advise11/3/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: I want to change my career to finance. Currently, i am working as a technical editor in a pvt ...
  A: I would suggest you seek out intern and/or externship opportunities through you school. This gives ...
job change fear10/20/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: sir,i am working as bdm in animation skool,and i am having 7yrs experience in sales,i have worked ...
  A: I would suggest that you procure the services of a career coach to assist and guide you through the ...
Employment and Travel10/17/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: I asked myself what would I love to do in life. The answer was I would love to find a job that ...
  A: Kee, Where I applaud your enthusiasm in determining what aspect of a job you would love, you need ...
Educational goals10/5/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: I would love some suggestions on deciding my educational goals. I´m a 30 year old American girl ...
  A: I don't think you can accurately make a decision today as your direction and career interest may ...
Educational goals9/29/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: I would love some suggestions on deciding my educational goals. I´m a 30 year old American girl ...
  A: Katelin, Congratulations on setting your sight high in completing both a bachelor and master ...
Trades9/17/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: My son graduated from high school last year and since then he has been working as a delivery driver. ...
  A: Have you considered taking the ASVAB test to determine a trade or vocation for your son? I know ...
What should I do Im lost?9/14/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: Heres a little background on me. I am 21 years old, I have a machinist apprenticeship and ...
  A: Drew, I believe you have LOTS of options right now. The one thing I gather from your questions is ...
What should I do Im lost?8/13/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: Heres a little background on me. I am 21 years old, I have a machinist apprenticeship and ...
  A: Drew, First I commend your efforts to find your true calling so early in your life. May people ...
Carrer Planning8/4/2009Jodey Smith
  Q: I have a son who is going to start college this year. Since he was 8 years old, his passion has been ...
  A: Very good question. I would suggest that you tell your son to pay no attention to the man "that ...
What can, could, or should I do?6/16/2009Jodey Smith
  Q: I completed 6 years in the Army National Guard, I have an A.S. in Human Services, and I have just ...
  A: You have plenty of experience and education to do well in a career. There are lots of people who ...
Seeking Job6/16/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: I am 22 years old and I live in India.I have completed my M.A with English as a principal subject.My ...
  A: James, Once you complete your MA in English, you should then seek teacher's licensure in the US ...
career assessment?6/13/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: I was wondering what types of career assessments you do. I am graduating college this may with a ...
  A: Alison, You should check with your college's career center as they should have a host of various ...
how do i begin my dream career?6/12/2009Jodey Smith
  Q: I am a current college student considering a change of major. Previously I THOUGHT I wanted to work ...
  A: It is great that you have found a career field that you enjoy and in which you have competence. ...
Career paying 100K + with 4 year degree6/10/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: I have finally decided to get my education and want to take classes online. I am in the military and ...
  A: Jeremy, If I had the answer to this question definitively, then I would be a rich person. I don't ...
8 months gap, but got rehired? So I ignore it my resume?6/8/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: Ok, so I got laid off from my company in October 2008 and then in June I got rehired. All these ...
  A: James, NEVER ignore a gap....the Company is NOT going to IGNORE it and may use it as a screening ...
career advice6/5/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: I am 25 yrs old just got rid of a lot of debt and make about 50k a yr. selling cars. im ready to ...
  A: Brandon, First off, congratulations for getting rid of your debt. That is a MAJOR accomplishment ...
advice on career choice6/4/2009Jodey Smith
  Q: Presently I'm at a real crossroads in my life. I graduated with a Bachelors in Quantitative ...
  A: My general advice would be: 1. Don't go into debt. It limits your choices and freedom greatly. 2. ...
Career Path5/28/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: I have chosen to study sociology and business (major/minor respectively) in college and am at a loss ...
  A: Mike, As a coach, I rely heavily on my peers but also on the Internet to provide valuable ...
career - retraining and choosing a course5/26/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: I have recently applied for retraining. I applied to teacher's college for my B.ed. and I have ...
  A: Heather, Both career paths are ones of growth according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. I ...
salary?5/18/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: I'm planning on being a masseuse and it just occurred to me i should be worried about my salary. so ...
  A: Rachel, It would be my assumption that those who are training you in the field of massage therapy ...
More Work!?!?!5/6/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: I began working at my current job 2 years ago. I was hired as a personal assistant to the owner of ...
  A: Gloria, I understand your concern. I think before you suggest things you would like to do, I think ...
should i go into photography?4/21/2009Jodey Smith
  Q: im thinking of changing my major to photography from biology. if i were to do so i would want to ...
  A: >>Would it be difficult to start my own photography business? Starting any business is a challenge. ...
career questions4/19/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: respected sir, i m from india & have following questions to ask:- i m a 2nd sem, student of mba (not ...
  A: Vikash, I think it is always good to major in HR studies as it is transferable amongst several ...
Single Mom Needs New Career4/16/2009Jodey Smith
  Q: My name is Robin and I am a 32-year-old single mother of a 20-month-old in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ...
  A: 1) What field should I consider? I would suggest you take some time to consider creative ways to ...
What can I do in Urban Affairs?4/12/2009Cheryl Palmer
  Q: What can I do "career wise" with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Urban Affairs? ...
  A: I have some links for you that tell you what your options are in the field that you are targeting. ...
Career help4/8/2009Jodey Smith
  Q: I have worked for 33 years as an auto mechanic. Now 58 years old, I need a career change, but have ...
  A: One way to overcome this obstacle to to write a resume that focuses on your competencies, assets, ...
career planning prior to grad school3/31/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: I am graduating with my Bachelors degree in psychology this week. I got accepted into a masters in ...
  A: Andrew, It appears as though you need the assistance of some type of career assessment planning. I ...
My Dream in Life !3/30/2009Jodey Smith
  Q: 23 years old. I’m currently doing MBA – HR, PGDBA – HR and MKTNG (both are I regular mode) and Msc – ...
  A: It sounds like your next step would be to do lots of research to decide the best country and ...
Choosing Professional Organization to join3/28/2009Cheryl Palmer
  Q: I am a recent graduate with my Master's in Career Counseling. I have yet to join any professional ...
  A: I would suggest that you join the National Career Development Association first of all. You can ...
My Dream in Life !3/22/2009Jodey Smith
  Q: 23 years old. I’m currently doing MBA – HR, PGDBA – HR and MKTNG (both are I regular mode) and Msc – ...
  A: I have place responses to your questions below: >>Which place is good for me to work? UK, Canada, ...
Undecided whether to study again or not?3/17/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: I am 28 years old and have a degree in Electronic Commerce. Currently I am residing in Singapore. ...
  A: Jess: You are in luck! I have a graduate degree in Human Resources Management. First of all, let ...
future career3/16/2009Jodey Smith
  Q: i'm currently a junior in high school and i've been planning my future career. So i plan to go to a ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in responding to your question. It is a feasible plan to be a travel nurse for ...
future career3/16/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: i'm currently a junior in high school and i've been planning my future career. So i plan to go to a ...
  A: Michael: I think you have already answered your question. It sounds as though you are NOT ...
career searching3/7/2009Jodey Smith
  Q: i have a real passion for horses. i recently discovered equine message therapy and am interested in ...
  A: Don't let the fact that you didn't grow up with horses discourage you. Many people have successful ...
Should I try out nightshift?3/4/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: I have recently been out of work for about 5 months until now. (I was going threw hard times and ...
  A: Drew: I think you are drawing a lot of unsubstantiated conclusions about this opportunity before ...
Career3/2/2009Jodey Smith
  Q: I got 5+ yrs of exp,did my graduation in science as part of family tradition, started as a ...
  A: You will most likely do your best work if it is something you are passionate about. It sounds ...
new career3/1/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: I want to recommend me well known career aptitdue test where it can evaluate my abilities , ...
  A: AOB: I am excited about a career planning software that I use called kuder.com. I use with with ...
new career3/1/2009Jodey Smith
  Q: I want to recommend me well known career aptitdue test where it can evaluate my abilities , ...
  A: There are several career profiles around. I do not know the best free one, but there are probably ...
Career Path help2/24/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: I am currently about to start my senior year at FIU in accounting. My goal is to eventually become a ...
  A: Lazaro: Based on my review of several fraud examiner roles listed currently on some of the top job ...
Career Planning2/15/2009Torski Dobson-Arnold
  Q: AS you know about recent economic crisis specially mortgage in US. what should be the alternate ...
  A: Ashar: I think that given my review of job duties for the credit officer/credit analyst role with ...

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