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| Performance Reviews | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you can give me some advice on using compensation surveys when talking with your ...
A: You are right. Asking for a raise does require finesse. I suggest that you come with bullet points ...
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| Online teaching | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I have an MBA and MA in diplomacy. I'm 53 and have spent my career in the newspaper business. I have ...
A: There are several universities that offer online training. One good example, is the University of ...
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| Want a career change quick! | 12/14/2007 |
Q: My husband is currently the branch manager of a supply house for plumbers and HVAC contractors and ...
A: If your husband wants immediate employment, he should try every resource available, the Internet ...
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| Looking for head hunters | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I am about to finish PhD in Physics from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I am trying to find the ...
A: Headhunters generally head hunt for companies. Meaning they do not find people jobs for the most ...
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| New economy | 12/12/2007 |
Q: Mrs. Shinault I have a bachelor degree in Industrial engineering, i would like to do a master in ...
A: There are a lot of jobs in Business Intelligence in general. A good strategy for finding out just ...
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| new position?? | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I'm an RN. I've had it with bedside nursing and wanted to get into case mgmt where I'm working. I ...
A: It sounds like you just experienced a "stress interview." Regardless of how this manager handled a ...
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| job help | 11/20/2007 |
Q: My husband and I just moved from ND to GA. Everyone told us that he would be able to get a job no ...
A: It is difficult to give precise advice without all the details, i.e. education level, previous ...
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| Career Change/Job Search | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I am trying to help my boyfriend find a better job because he's having a bit of trouble. He’s ...
A: He may not be able to match his current compensation with an entry level job. Entry level positions ...
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| felony | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I am disabled and Department of Rehabilitation is funding my education. I am currently graduate ...
A: I have no experience with this type of problem in my line of work. The best I can tell you from ...
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| Etiquette on Employment Agencies | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I've recently applied to a temporary agency and have been placed at a job. However, the assignment ...
A: It is perfectly normal for you to register with multiple agencies. Unless they can guarantee they ...
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| Flexible schedule | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I recently had a baby and am looking for a position with a flexible schedule or that allows me to ...
A: It depends on a few things, like what states you live in. There are a few states that have strict ...
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| looking for a job when the employment agency has your info | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I am a new graduate. I have contacted an employment/staffing agency specializing in the ...
A: Staffing companies can help you find a job sometimes, but they are paid by the companies they ...
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| Military Officer just got out of the Air Force... | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I just got out of the Air Force in April after serving for over 8 years and am now looking for a ...
A: I am not well versed in the military to civilian transitions. I do know that the bases do have ...
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| Resume Gap | 8/24/2007 |
Q: My husband is an Engineer and left his career to be a day trader. He spent over 4 years doing this ...
A: I do not know the specifics of his background, so I must give advice based on what I have seen in ...
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| career advice | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I'm currently working as a clerk at a public library, and I am unhappy there and want to leave. I've ...
A: It is hard to say how you could improve your chances without knowing your background and education. ...
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| Using a Headhunter | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I have been trying to find a good, permanent job for years and have been having no luck. I have ...
A: Headhunters do not find people jobs. Headhunters generally fill the positions of their clients with ...
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| Career transition/job search | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I have been job hunting for 14 months with no success. I am seeking an organization development ...
A: Anytime a person is changing careers, he or she will have difficulty. The reason is because like a ...
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| Seeking a career change | 7/26/2007 |
Q: Greetings, I have seven years of business management experience with a degree in Marketing. I would ...
A: Many people try to career change just by stating they would like to change their career path. ...
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| Switching from International Development to Organization/Staff Development work | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I have @15 years of experience working for international assistance agencies--Save the Children, ...
A: Remember that your resume is not an application for a job, it is an advertisement of how your skills ...
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| Help! | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I am currently seeking employment in the areas of project management, HR, Leadership development, ...
A: I have answered a question similar to this in the past few answers. You may find additional ...
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| Finding Headhunters that specialize in a specific field | 6/22/2007 |
Q: How do I find head hunters that specialize in the new home building industry. Sales training is the ...
A: Headhunters generally head hunt for companies. Meaning they do not find people jobs for the most ...
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| non-profit headhunters in new jersey | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I am trying to secure employment in the non-profit arena in Central Jersey. I am relocating in about ...
A: There may be a list of recruiters at http://www.recruitersdirectory.com or ...
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| artist opportunities | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I am a magazine art director with over 20+ years experience in the field. Basically, i have done ...
A: Headhunters generally head hunt for companies. Meaning they do not find people jobs for the most ...
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| I want to land a job as a Word Processor Operator | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I do have a bachelor degree in Computer Sciences and years of experience working as such. In the ...
A: The reason the agencies want experience at a legal firm is an assumption that it is the place where ...
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| With no direction. | 5/31/2007 |
Q: hopefully you can help me a bit. Basically, I'm trying to find a career where I can use my ...
A: If you would like to use your languages, why not pursue translator positions or technical writing ...
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| Career Transition | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I have a Master of Social Work degree and have been working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for ...
A: I just realized that I gave you the wrong email address for me. If you would like me to review your ...
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| effect of misdemeanors on employment | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I have recently accepted a plea agreement for 11 misdemeanors (Assault on police officer) and given ...
A: You may work as an Aerospace Engineer again. It may be a little more difficult to get the job. ...
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