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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Interview Presentation | 2/3/2012 | Ruth Butler |
| Q: I have been asked to come in for a second interview with a company and I will have to give a short ... A: You don't have to know how they charge or bill. What you are trying to accomplish in this short ... | ||
| Hi | 12/7/2011 | Denise Anne Taylor |
| Q: I am Naveed Nawabi from Afghanistan. I would like to ask you about the interview, that how to ... A: MNN, A great handshake, firm and confident. Make eye contact with a smile, and introduce yourself ... | ||
| Re-applying at former fired company | 11/29/2011 | Ruth Butler |
| Q: A friend had sent a link to a site which turned out to be adult material and in my curiosity (and ... A: Honesty is the best policy here. Internet policies were brand new 7 years ago. You can simply say ... | ||
| Interview question | 10/25/2011 | Erin Sprout |
| Q: I'm shankar. I've a banking interview next month. I'm very, very nervous. My basic degree is ... A: Shankar, You should answer the question honestly. What is the reason you are applying for a job in ... | ||
| introduce | 9/30/2011 | Denise Anne Taylor |
| Q: how to introduce our self for interview? A: Sopheap: A great handshake, firm and confident. Make eye contact with a smile, and introduce ... | ||
| Interviewing tips | 9/27/2011 | Denise Anne Taylor |
| Q: I am considering responding to some job listings on Craigslist, and this is my first time in doing ... A: Joel, Create a standard resume which will feature your work history and education, a heading on the ... | ||
| Responding to Craigslist job ops | 9/23/2011 | Erin Sprout |
| Q: I am considering responding to some job listings on Craigslist, and this is my first time in doing ... A: Joel, Professionalism is the key word here: When you do respond, it's less important which number ... | ||
| Interviewing tips | 9/23/2011 | Denise Anne Taylor |
| Q: I am considering responding to some job listings on Craigslist, and this is my first time in doing ... A: Joel, What type of jobs are you finding on Craigslist? There are several job boards you may want ... | ||
| Interviewing tips | 9/23/2011 | Ruth Butler |
| Q: I am considering responding to some job listings on Craigslist and this is my first time in doing ... A: Usually when you answer an ad on Craiglist, they automatically get your email address when you ... | ||
| working in a different field | 9/16/2011 | Ruth Butler |
| Q: I was laid off almost 2 years ago and have had no luck finding another job in my field. I guess I ... A: Focus your cover letter on the skills you have gained. Skills are skills. For instance if you have ... | ||
| working in a different field | 9/16/2011 | Denise Anne Taylor |
| Q: I was laid off almost 2 years ago and have had no luck finding another job in my field. I guess I ... A: Kristen, You may consider looking into professional guidance for your job search, along with resume ... | ||
| Sales man | 9/15/2011 | Denise Anne Taylor |
| Q: Tell me somthing about you A: I assume this is regarding interviewing and this question is one of the top questions utilized to ... | ||
| second mcdonalds interview | 9/4/2011 | Denise Anne Taylor |
| Q: i have a job interview with mcdonalds on tuesday. the mcdonalds is being built right now so the ... A: Joe, First impressions are important, so be sure to dress properly. Remember, a potential employer ... | ||
| Pls help | 8/10/2011 | Denise Anne Taylor |
| Q: Myself Gopinath from India, currently working in Dubai. Sir I’m looking forward your personal advice ... A: Gopinath, Europe or US will have more advantages for work opportunity. Research online sports ... | ||
| Pls help | 8/10/2011 | Denise Anne Taylor |
| Q: Myself Gopinath from India, currently working in Dubai. Sir I’m looking forward your personal advice ... A: Gopinath, Thank you for your inquiry. Before I am able to proceed with proper reply, please ... | ||
| Need Interview Confidence | 8/6/2011 | Denise Anne Taylor |
| Q: They are a few things I am not sure how to approach in the job interview. First, the infamous ... A: Nicole, A great handshake, firm and confident. Make eye contact with a smile, and introduce ... | ||
| Questions about salary | 7/28/2011 | Denise Anne Taylor |
| Q: I had a phone interview recently and was asked about my expected salary range. I replied by using a ... A: Linda, There are salary calculators such as www.salary.com, that can identify a range of salary ... | ||
| mcdonalds interview | 7/9/2011 | Denise Anne Taylor |
| Q: I have an interview for McDonald's this coming wednesday and I have a few questions. First of all, ... A: Joe, You did a great job of planning your interview attire and I believe you will really create a ... | ||
| introduction | 7/9/2011 | Ruth Butler |
| Q: 1.could you please say the structure of introduction ? 2.can you give some of the examples regarding ... A: I am not sure what you are asking. Are you asking about a cover letter In an interview, you greet ... | ||
| Tips for Telephonic Personal Interview | 7/2/2011 | Erin Sprout |
| Q: Iam currently working for TNT India Pvt.Ltd in Customer Service. I have recieved an Opportunity, to ... A: Mohammed, I would encourage you to do some searching online to find more about how to prepare for ... | ||
| Post Interview | 7/1/2011 | Ruth Butler |
| Q: I AM WONDERING ABOUT A JOB INTERVIEW I HAD LAST WEDNESDAY. I HAVENT WORKED IN FIVE YEARS, BUT I WAS ... A: Just as a side note, never write in full caps on the internet...it means you are shouting! :) Now, ... | ||
| Job interview | 6/28/2011 | Denise Anne Taylor |
| Q: What advice would you give to a nervous 18 year old going on her first job interview? All my life ... A: Ann, You are not alone. Most people do not like job interviews. However, there are things you can ... | ||
| Job interview | 6/28/2011 | Ruth Butler |
| Q: What advice would you give to a nervous 18 year old going on her first job interview? All my life ... A: I would seek counseling to deal with the feelings you have revealed to me - especially if you feel ... | ||
| Applying to companies even if they arent hiring | 6/22/2011 | Erin Sprout |
| Q: i would just like to know is it worth my time to send out resumes by either email,fax,or in person ... A: Adam, It is definitely worth your time to apply to companies that aren't publicly advertising open ... | ||
| Why do they still interview someone after giving the job to me? | 6/20/2011 | Ruth Butler |
| Q: I was successful in a job interview and they said they want me for the position. The contract has ... A: Until you sign that contract they can look for someone. So, if you want that position and think ... | ||
| Msc UK vs Professional Career Canada | 6/10/2011 | Denise Anne Taylor |
| Q: Greetings, I am a graduate Electrical Engineer from Nigeria. I currently have two options to ... A: Sammy, It is difficult for me to determine your best interests without knowing more detail. ... | ||
| The appropriate use of technology such as Skype in the International Interview process. | 6/9/2011 | Denise Anne Taylor |
| Q: I live in Australia and have submitted an online application to work for an international company. ... A: Karren, My apologies for the delayed feedback, as I have been engaged in business travel. Skype is ... | ||
| Job change | 6/1/2011 | Denise Anne Taylor |
| Q: I am 59 years old and have been employed at a company for 7 years. It is an employee owned company ... A: Robert, You can use this time, while employed, to lay the fundamentals for a job search. Fine tune ... | ||
| How to describe a bad job on application | 5/23/2011 | Ruth Butler |
| Q: I have been engaged in my profession for 17 years and for the most part have had very positive and ... A: You can simply say you left to go to a better position. Yes, you can leave the supervisor field ... | ||
| about introducing myself in an interview | 4/25/2011 | Denise Anne Taylor |
| Q: what is the right way of introducing ownself in an interview.please give a detailed structure of ... A: Rahul, A great handshake, firm and confident. Make eye contact with a smile, and introduce ... | ||
| portfolio questions | 4/22/2011 | Erin Sprout |
| Q: I'm 14 years old and I am making a portfolio at school on what I would like to be when I grow up, ... A: Katie, There are all kinds of questions you could include. Here are a few of my suggestions: - ... | ||
| How to answer: What makes you better than other students applying | 4/15/2011 | Erin Sprout |
| Q: you send me a message regarding my interview question and I need to be make it short and discrete. ... A: Gizaw, The main thing that interviewers are looking for in an answer to this question is confidence ... | ||
| Job Search in a new city | 4/7/2011 | Erin Sprout |
| Q: I was just recently laid off from the company, but my last day is still few months from now. My plan ... A: Cicel, I wouldn't indicate a start date at all until asked; if you feel strongly about it, however, ... | ||
| Proper suit to wear/Requesting time off after I get the job | 4/6/2011 | Erin Sprout |
| Q: Erin, I was laid off my job over a month ago. There is a possibility I may receive a job offer in ... A: Nate, It wouldn't be unprofessional, exactly, to ask for so many things; probably just bad manners. ... | ||
| Proper suit to wear/Requesting time off after I get the job | 4/5/2011 | Erin Sprout |
| Q: Erin, I was laid off my job over a month ago. There is a possibility I may receive a job offer in ... A: Nate, Congratulations on a possible job, and congratulations on your pending marriage. For ... | ||
| Should I Relocate First?? | 4/2/2011 | Denise Anne Taylor |
| Q: Ok...here is my question, I am a 29 year old female, single, and no children. I attained my Bachelor ... A: In your cover letter you can state, "Although I currently reside in Mobile, Alabama I am seeking a ... | ||
| interview Qs | 3/29/2011 | Denise Anne Taylor |
| Q: I will be looking for a job in a couple months. I am a degreed accountant (no CPA), was in mortgage ... A: Greg, Lucky for you this is one industry that is trending growth, so finding a new role is in your ... | ||
| Possible interview question | 3/28/2011 | Ruth Butler |
| Q: I have been working at a company for three months. They hire employees as 'seasonal' and then hire ... A: Since you are now seasonal, there is no real reason for your supervisor to ask you if you will stay. ... | ||
| Health Issues and Interviewing | 3/23/2011 | Erin Sprout |
| Q: I am going to be interviewing for a new job/new company for the first time in 20 years. I have a ... A: Definitely not. You should no more disclose your condition (and a possible future hospitalization) ... | ||
| Interviewing Scares Me! | 2/17/2011 | Ruth Butler |
| Q: I have a major problem with interviewing. I am not quick on my feet and don't do well when put on ... A: There is nothing wrong with you - many people on interviews are very nervous. I suggest you get a ... | ||
Interviewing Tips
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Denise Anne Taylor
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Expertise
Resume Development, Interview Questions, Marketplace Readiness, Job Search and all aspects of Career Transition. Ask questions to make your next career search a success!
Experience
A provider of professional development services in the area of career transition, professionalism in the workplace, and conflict management. Emphasis on programs that feature business etiquette, international protocol, and career transition to major corporations, educational institutions, and associations throughout the country.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science-Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI-Communications
Protocol School of Washington-Certification
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