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About 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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Questions Answered By Expert  Torski Dobson-Arnold 
In Category  Career Planning

SubjectDate Asked

seeking career advise11/3/2009
  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 fear10/20/2009
  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 Travel10/17/2009
  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 goals10/5/2009
  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 goals9/29/2009
  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 ...
Trades9/17/2009
  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 Job6/16/2009
  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 degree6/10/2009
  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 advice6/5/2009
  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 Path5/28/2009
  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 course5/26/2009
  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 questions4/19/2009
  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 school3/31/2009
  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 career3/16/2009
  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 career3/1/2009
  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 help2/24/2009
  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 Planning2/15/2009
  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 job1/27/2009
  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. career1/12/2009
  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 ...
Career1/7/2009
  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 college12/29/2008
  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 choices12/20/2008
  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 Certification12/16/2008
  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 interviews11/30/2008
  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 UAE11/19/2008
  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 UAE11/18/2008
  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 career11/16/2008
  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 ...
hello11/9/2008
  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 Degree11/5/2008
  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 ...
opportunities10/26/2008
  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 dubai10/6/2008
  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 Biology8/30/2008
  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 planning7/27/2008
  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 ...

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