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| Subject | Date Asked |
| looking for experience. | 8/28/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| career assessment | 6/13/2010 |
| 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 planning | 6/4/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| career advice | 5/24/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| I want to earn while I learn | 4/18/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| confused about future | 3/23/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Msc or MBA? | 2/14/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Choosing a career. | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I cannot exactly say that that I'm a young person (I'm 49 going on 50). I need to find a serious ... A: Dave, As you have identified a new career option for you working with animals, you may want to look ... | |
| career advisor | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: could you advise me on where to find a career advisor who's non biased to really sift through the ... A: Gene, Now I better understand your situation. Where these folks have a title of "Career Adviser", ... | |
| hate my new job...but it has a great title | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I finished my degree, a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in English, last year. Since September I've been ... A: Sophie, I cannot imagine going into a job with the feelings that you have described about the ... | |
| career advisor | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: could you advise me on where to find a career advisor who's non biased to really sift through the ... A: Gene, I am a career coach and I an under the impression that all career coaches should assist their ... | |
| career training | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I'm interested in enrolling in a vocational certificate course of some sort, which would be in ... A: Gene, Before you take any type of correspondence course, I would be clear about the type of 2nd ... | |
| career planning | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: sir, i am having 9yrs experience in sales and presently i am working in a animation college ... A: Kaniyoor, I feel like you should weigh both options by listing out your pros and cons and then ... | |
| What is the main differences between these jobs? | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: Clerical Assistant Administrative Assistant Office Assistant Receptionist I've searched Google ... A: Ashley, From a company or employer perspective, these are just varying titles given to the same ... | |
| seeking career advise | 11/3/2009 |
| 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 fear | 10/20/2009 |
| 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 Travel | 10/17/2009 |
| 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 goals | 10/5/2009 |
| 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 goals | 9/29/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Trades | 9/17/2009 |
| 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? | 9/14/2009 |
| 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? | 8/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Seeking Job | 6/16/2009 |
| 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? | 6/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Career paying 100K + with 4 year degree | 6/10/2009 |
| 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? | 6/8/2009 |
| 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 advice | 6/5/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Career Path | 5/28/2009 |
| 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 course | 5/26/2009 |
| 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? | 5/18/2009 |
| 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!?!?! | 5/6/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| career questions | 4/19/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| career planning prior to grad school | 3/31/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Undecided whether to study again or not? | 3/17/2009 |
| 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 career | 3/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Should I try out nightshift? | 3/4/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| new career | 3/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Career Path help | 2/24/2009 |
| 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 Planning | 2/15/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| preparing for a job | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: Q, if i was to apply for a job in the aviation industry as a passenger service agent, what sources ... A: Gomane: I have googled the term which is the first thing I do in any career area I want to learn ... | |
| job vs. career | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: can you tell me what is the difference between job an d career. I started working as a legal and tax ... A: Anabel: I wrote an article on this very topic that I believe can provide insight on this important ... | |
| Career | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know about the bioprocess engineering (biofuel production). what is the future in ... A: Qasim: In my brief research of the topic, the future of this field is very promising. Given ... | |
| Job or college | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I recently have been offered a job from a fortune 500 company. It seems like a great opportunity but ... A: Joseph: Congratulations on your job offer. As a working parent of a dual-earner income family ... | |
| career choices | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: I am 35 yrs old and returning to community college after a hiatus due to disability. In the spring, ... A: Kellie: First off, congratulations for stepping out on faith and going back to school as an adult ... | |
| Getting A Microsoft Certification | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: Do you think is worth to pursue a Microsoft certification? MOUS or Equivalent? I am an experienced ... A: Hector: I believe any certification, certificate or program on continued learning is ALWAYS a ... | |
| Winning job interviews | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I get many job interviews, obviously because I'm good at writing applications and I have excellent ... A: Mandy: As a career coach, I work with clients everyday in technique and tools as it relates to the ... | |
| HR Practices in UAE | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I am a professional who is currently working in UK as an International Product Manager for a ... A: Again, if you have retracted your level of interest from "not interested" to "yes, I am interested". ... | |
| HR Practices in UAE | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I am a professional who is currently working in UK as an International Product Manager for a ... A: Ali: Whereas I am not familiar with UAE and its characteristics, as a former executive recruiter, I ... | |
| Specialised courses to enhance my career | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: Arnold, Greetings for the day. I have done MBA HR (regular) from IP University (Delhi, India) and ... A: Pankaj: As a former HR professional myself, I am most interested in assisting fellow HR ... | |
| hello | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I am majoring in finance and want to be a stockbroker for a firm. I am wondering if it is possible ... A: Miss Kitty: I am so excited that you are being proactive in regards to your career prospects now. ... | |
| Masters Degree | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: Would a Masters Degree in Strategic Leadership help me in the future? I have 16 years of sales and ... A: Gary, Given the assumption, that maybe you have not been actively engaged in any formal education ... | |
| Kindly suggest the best. Thanks. | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: My name is Mitali. I am 12th (H.S.C) passed and have an experience of working with international ... A: Mitali, Thank you for your inquiry. I think that there actually are some valid work-at-home data ... | |
| opportunities | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: "What opportunities are out there in the current crisis? how to gain otu of this ?" A: Jig: Fair question. Based on my review and research on the topic, the top five career areas, ... | |
| career in dubai | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: i have plan to move to Dubai from Pakistan in January 2009. I have done my graduation in computing ... A: Waqar: In regards to salary expectations, I would check out the websites www.salary. com or ... | |
| indecisive! | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: Can I seek your advise? I'm currently working in an events management company since July 2008 as an ... A: My heart goes out to you personally and professionally. Sounds as though you work for a ... | |
| just want to know......... | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I've completed my Engineering(Bachelor's of Engineering)in computer science.but i ve a very much ... A: Kabilan: Given the lack of information provided, I am not sure as to what would hinder you from ... | |
| Marine Biology | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: Well, I don't quite know where to start. I'm a 15 year old girl. And I am in the 9th grade. Marine ... A: Good afternoon, Ms. Marine Biologist Ariel: I have a 15-year old daughter of my own, so I ... | |
| Am i paid a reasonable salary???? | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: Let me take an opportunity to introduce myself. I am a resident of India working as a Sr. IT ... A: Mohammed: I am not sure of the cost of living index in Saudia Arabia and you'll want to look into ... | |
| Career planning | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I am a 29yr old full time student, as well as a mom that works full time. I am Currently working on ... A: Jacqui: I will and will NOT agree with your husband on this way and let me explain why. As a mom ... | |
| Am i paid a reasonable salary???? | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: Let me take an opportunity to introduce myself. I am a resident of India working as a Sr. IT ... A: Mohammed: The title "recruitment consultant" is a very loose term. It can mean a number or things ... | |
Torski Dobson-Arnold
Top Expert on this page
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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