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| Career Change: Event Planning | 7/16/2008 | Jeroen R. van Olst |
Q: I am currently working as a corporate travel agent with a pretty good company. I do enjoy my job, ...
A: Downright scary! But oh so thrilling and adventurous! That’s the energy that will see you through. ...
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| Need Career Change | 7/8/2008 | Jeroen R. van Olst |
Q: I have been in IT since 4+ years. But I feel i'm not cut to be a programmer. Even after all my ...
A: The most sound advice when something doesn’t fulfill you anymore, personally or professionally, is ...
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| Should I pursue an international logistics career? | 7/5/2008 | Jeroen R. van Olst |
Q: I recently graduated from university with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management: Global Business ...
A: You said it. Supposedly, according to a personality test. This, or any other psychological test, is, ...
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| need career guidance | 7/3/2008 | Jeroen R. van Olst |
Q: Greetings of the day!! To start let me tell you about my work experience. I have work experience in ...
A: Obviously you want to do something in the advisory business, having been a career counselor, sales ...
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| career planning | 7/2/2008 | Cheryl Palmer |
Q: I am planning to attend courses for dental assistant this coming fall. The cost is 3000 dollars for ...
A: You can find a list of accredited programs through the American Dental Association (ADA) at this ...
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| Hopelessly Undecided | 6/26/2008 | Cheryl Palmer |
Q: I've thought about being a "pharmacist" or "marine animal trainer" I like pharmacy because you can ...
A: First of all, I suggest that you take some career assessments to make sure that you have identified ...
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| Tryin to get out of teachin' | 6/17/2008 | Sharon Reed Abboud |
Q: I have been teaching high school and middle school for six years and would like to get out of ...
A: As a teacher, you have many transferable skills that can be used in other types of careers. Many ...
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| Second Language | 6/12/2008 | Jeroen R. van Olst |
Q: I just finished law school, and I would like to increase my chances of finding a challenging ...
A: Absolutely. Sounds like a great way of furthering your chances. Especially since you want to go into ...
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| Career Info. Help | 6/11/2008 | Sharon Reed Abboud |
Q: I am currently a senior in high school and I found an area of interest that I possibly could major ...
A: I suggest that check the Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/OCO/. Use the keyword ...
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| i wanna be.... but how?? | 6/5/2008 | Jeroen R. van Olst |
Q: I wanna be a marine biologist. I am very determined but not the smartest person though. I really ...
A: To tell the truth, I’m not very well informed about the specifics on Marine Biology, but here are a ...
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| interview | 6/3/2008 | Jeroen R. van Olst |
Q: hey there my question that i was gone ask is as follow; if i get unsuccesful in an application form ...
A: Indeed, try and try again, and again and… well, you get the idea; just never stop. The more ...
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| Question about career planning | 6/2/2008 | Jeroen R. van Olst |
Q: As an introduction to me and my question I will start with some relevant facts about me. I graduated ...
A: It’s a tough call, when we find ourselves in the position of having to leave something we have been ...
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| Career Transition | 5/28/2008 | Jeroen R. van Olst |
Q: I am 42 years old, and have spent my entire career working in various administrative positions in ...
A: Truth told, I am not that well-informed about E-Commerce/E-Marketing. So there’s little I can do to ...
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| Classes | 5/26/2008 | Sharon Reed Abboud |
Q: I want to be someone who helps Siberian Tigers when I grow up. I know I need to take zoology and ...
A: Sydney, Thanks for your question. According to the Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) website, to ...
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| I am 47 yrs old; is it too late for me? | 5/22/2008 | Cheryl Palmer |
Q: I've work as an administrative assistant for more than 25 years and I stopped working 3 years ago as ...
A: Instead of giving you my opinion about whether or not it is too late for you to pursue another ...
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| Science or Humanities | 5/10/2008 | Jeroen R. van Olst |
Q: A young man about to decide what to study - Sciences or Humanities - finally chooses Sciences. A ...
A: Yes, I've heard of the explanation. An interesting point of view, also used by German Nazi ...
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| After job interview | 5/7/2008 | Jeroen R. van Olst |
Q: During the interview, the interviewer(human resource) asked me why I left old company. I said 'I ...
A: Asking someone about how 'other people' feel about you, does tell about your perception of how and ...
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| Pls advise me | 5/7/2008 | Jeroen R. van Olst |
Q: I am lost and I dont know what to do. I wish you could shed some light for me. I'm 28 years old and ...
A: Reading your question, I am tempted to say, and understand me well on this, in the best possible ...
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| Pls advise me | 5/7/2008 | Cheryl Palmer |
Q: I am lost and I dont know what to do. I wish you could shed some light for me. I'm 28 years old and ...
A: It appears to me that your fear is the fear of the unknown. You know your current job even though ...
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| Should I stay or should I go? | 5/6/2008 | Jeroen R. van Olst |
Q: Jeroen Here is my position. I am 50,with only a high school education. For the last 20 years I have ...
A: First of all, I apologize for answering this late. I only received your question today because of ...
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| Science or Humanities | 5/4/2008 | Jeroen R. van Olst |
Q: A young man about to decide what to study - Sciences or Humanities - finally chooses Sciences. A ...
A: A very interesting, and intriguing question indeed. Provocative. Which is why the answer will be ...
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| Get me out of a cube | 5/1/2008 | Jeroen R. van Olst |
Q: I feel that I am in the cross roads of my life. I have an MBA, and have been an accountant for 9 ...
A: Cubicles, indeed, numb the mind. All busy little bees in a hive. What a great opportunity you’re ...
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| BSEE+MBA now what? | 4/28/2008 | Jeroen R. van Olst |
Q: I am about to finish my MBA and do not have a job inline. I dread finding myself trapped in a 9-8 ...
A: Having high or unrealistic expectations, even in general, is a sure way of getting disappointed. Not ...
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| Stressed Confused to the max | 4/19/2008 | Jeroen R. van Olst |
Q: Honestly I don't even know where to start. Well I am just absolutely confused as what to do with my ...
A: First of all I would like you to know that it is not my intention, at any time, to sound conceited ...
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| Dentistry or web developement | 4/11/2008 | Cheryl Palmer |
Q: I am a student in Caribbean and I am going to finish my A level soon. I have reached to a point that ...
A: Here are some URLs that will give you information on the job outlook as well as the average earnings ...
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| Stuck in a rut | 2/28/2008 | Cheryl Palmer |
Q: This question is with regards to my husband's career. He has been in the IT industry for the last ...
A: You're are on the right track in terms of encouraging your husband to see a career coach. I think, ...
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| Regarding Future Career | 2/19/2008 | Cheryl Palmer |
Q: Hello! Thanks for taking my question. I will try to make it as short as possible for you, so as ...
A: The first option that you might consider in terms of using your education degree outside of the ...
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| cover letter | 2/14/2008 | Sharon Reed Abboud |
Q: Do you have any tips on a cover letter or note for an email attachment resume? By the way, thanks ...
A: Demetrius, Hi. Thanks for your question. Here are just a few tips for writing a dynamic cover ...
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| Mature Graduate | 2/11/2008 | Cheryl Palmer |
Q: After 14 years working as a retail manager for a alcoholic beverages firm I decided to return to ...
A: I believe that you can change directions, but you will probably have to employ a different strategy ...
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| editing and writing | 2/8/2008 | Sharon Reed Abboud |
Q: Abboud: I have taken and received good grades in college writing and editing courses. Recently I ...
A: Congratulations on getting the internship! While there is no way to know if any internship will lead ...
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| career counselling | 2/6/2008 | Cheryl Palmer |
Q: Sorry i cudn open the reply sent earlier, please tell me how can I go for career assesment sessions
A: I stated in my earlier message that if you are located in the U.S., you can check with your local ...
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| career counselling | 2/5/2008 | Cheryl Palmer |
Q: Please advise me how to go about this career assesment session.
A: I'm not sure if you are in the U.S. or not. If you are, you can take advantage of career assessment ...
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| MBA | 1/28/2008 | Sharon Reed Abboud |
Q: Mrs. Sharon I have a bachelor degree in Industrial engineering, i would like to do an MBA but i am ...
A: I suggest that you check out some of the websites for universities with MBA programs. Here are a few ...
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| a little advice...? | 1/13/2008 | Sharon Reed Abboud |
Q: I am 25 y/o man and need some advice. I am about to move from a small town (Fyffe, AL) to a city ...
A: I suggest that you start by researching companies in the city that you are moving. Here is the link ...
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| New job: is it a step up or down? | 12/25/2007 | Cheryl Palmer |
Q: Like many others, I have graduated college and found myself paying the bills with a dead-end job ...
A: If your aim is to move into a writing position with a magazine or publishing house, I don't think ...
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| need to ask | 12/4/2007 | Cheryl Palmer |
Q: I m electronics & communication engineer (fresh graduate) , I detected that I too intrested in ...
A: Yes, ergonomics is an actual field of study. I suggest that you go to this URL to find out more ...
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| Banking | 12/4/2007 | Sharon Reed Abboud |
Q: What does it take to become a private banker?
A: Private bankers are financial services sales agents who serve all the financial needs of a single ...
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| need to ask | 11/30/2007 | Cheryl Palmer |
Q: I have a problem , I m (electronics & communication) engineering graduate , but all my interests ...
A: I suggest that you find a good career counselor to discuss your situation. It's best if you have ...
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| Steps To Success | 11/22/2007 | Cheryl Palmer |
Q: I am 15 years old and a Sophomore in High School. My goal for life is to be able to own my own Real ...
A: You really need to sit down with a career counselor and discuss your situation in detail. You have ...
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| need to ask | 11/14/2007 | Cheryl Palmer |
Q: I finished my university (engineering studies) but unfortuntly I have multiple interests like ...
A: There certainly are free career assessments available, but I strongly suggest that you go back to ...
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