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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 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 ... | ||
| Choosing a career. | 2/11/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| 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 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| 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 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| 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 ... | ||
| hate my new job, but it's got the perfect title | 2/10/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: I finished my degree, a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in English, last year. Since September I've been ... A: I'm so sorry that your first job is so depressing and especially when it looked like the "dream ... | ||
| career advisor | 2/10/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| 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 | 2/9/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: Recently I was asked what I wanted to do when I finished the course/what I want to be. I actually ... A: While I have worked in England before, I haven't done so recently so I can't answer this with any ... | ||
| career training | 2/6/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| 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 assistance | 2/4/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: sir, i have 11 month experience in construction(electrical).but i wasn't satisfied with job and left ... A: You may want to seek the services of a career counsellor to help you figure out what you like to do ... | ||
| How to refine or tune up my career prospects | 2/3/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: I am in terrific stage of my career. I had lot of ups n downs in my career. Starting from 12th till ... A: I think that baby steps are fine at this stage. You still have a lot of career life left! Many ... | ||
| Career Change to Finance Analyst | 1/31/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: I have just turned 27 this month and am seriously contemplating a career change to finance. There ... A: Congrulations for considering a career change. It can be exciting but also scary so I admire your ... | ||
| carrier planning | 1/29/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: respected sir, i have finished my engineering b.tech in applied electronics and instrumentation in ... A: I'm not sure I completely understand your question but I will try. With a diploma in applied ... | ||
| How to refine or tune up my career prospects | 1/28/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: I am in terrific stage of my career. I had lot of ups n downs in my career. Starting from 12th till ... A: What you describe is not as uncommon as you think. Many people have a "patchy" work history in ... | ||
| career planning | 1/24/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| 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 ... | ||
| choosing a career | 1/15/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: Just asking a question. Could you respond to me individually. I think this is a little bit public, ... A: If you would like to have your question answered individually, I think you have the option, when you ... | ||
| hi | 1/7/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: i am still undecided about my career but i seem interested in business anything that would help me ... A: I Raymond, For some reason, the answer I sent you when you first asked this question didn't seem ... | ||
| hi | 1/5/2010 | Christine Fader |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Raymond, There are a number of formal assessments you can take to help you get some ... A: Your question is pretty broad but I will do my best to answer what I think you are asking. You ... | ||
| What is the main differences between these jobs? | 1/1/2010 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
| 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 ... | ||
| Planning A Career Path | 12/26/2009 | Christine Fader |
| Q: Cristine. Here's my problem. I'm finally deciding to go to college and create a bright future for ... A: First, let me apologize for the delay in responding. I was away from my email the last couple of ... | ||
| Major/Career | 12/20/2009 | Christine Fader |
| Q: I'm entering college in the fall and I have no idea what I want to major in or have a career in. I ... A: You indicated in your question that you "love writing and would like to publish a book" so I'm ... | ||
Christine Fader
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Expertise
I have been a career counsellor at a top Canadian university since 1998. I can answer questions about career direction, new graduate and summer employment, resumes, cover letters, personal statements, interviews, and references. I can also answer many questions about applying to graduate school or meds, law or teaching. I can't answer specific questions about what you need to fulfill your degree requirements or some very detailed questions about pre-requisites for particular programs, however, I will give you some ideas about where to find that information.
Experience
As a career counsellor at a top Canadian university since 1998, I have assisted thousands of students (from first-year through to MBA and PhD) clarify their career options and learn how to navigate the transition from school to work or furthr education. I have worked with students in diverse disciplines, from Art History to Philosophy to Chemical Engineering to Biochemistry. I have experience from the recruiting side of the table which informs my advice and I have worked in industries such as education, social services, law, engineering and medicine. I am a qualified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) facilitator, helping people understand the part that their personality preferences may play in their career choices. I am the author of a "chick lit"-style career book for women called, "Career Cupid: Your Guide to Landing and Loving Your Dream Job". More information at www.careercupid.com
Organizations
Canadian Association of Career Educators (CACEE)
Publications
- The Globe & Mail
- Workopolis.com
- Schoolfinder.com
- Womenforhire.com
- Career Options magazine
- Job Postings magazine
Education/Credentials
- Disability Studies diploma (D.S.W.)
- Qualified MBTI facilitator (since 1999)
Awards and Honors
- Steve Cutway Accessibility Award 2009
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