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| cover letter | 11/6/2009 | Kenneth Brown |
Q: (Had to start over. Too many "follow ups.") Anyway, I wrote this on the cover letter: "My enthusiasm ...
A: I hope you are having a great weekend. This is an EXCELLENT start to answering the question. Are ...
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| Interview questions | 11/4/2009 | Leigh Ishikawa |
Q: Company is focus on business. Some questions: 1. How is the company's business plan positioned to ...
A: Without knowing what the company does and what the position is for, it's difficult for me to make a ...
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| Interview questions to ask at end | 11/4/2009 | Erin Sprout |
Q: Company is focus on business. Some questions: 1. How is the company's business plan positioned to ...
A: TJ, Congratulations on the interview! I think those are both excellent questions; they're strong, ...
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| Establish positive relationships | 11/3/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: I'm emma and I'm doing children's services Thanks for your help to my previous question Please, ...
A: Emma, First, what is your company policy for many of the requests. This atmosphere may not be the ...
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| Rescheduled First Interview | 11/2/2009 | Ruth Butler |
Q: I am so excited to find your service! So, I was terminated about a month ago from a retail clothing ...
A: You have a serious situation here. If I were you, I would get legal counsel to try to expunge the ...
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| What should I do next | 10/30/2009 | Ruth Butler |
Q: I was a senior sales manager for a large US asset management company in HK, selling to Mainland ...
A: Unfortunately, there is not much you can do at this point. I don't like the fact that he said he ...
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| interview tips and preparation | 10/26/2009 | Kenneth Brown |
Q: sir,i am working in a software company as business development, i have been given an additional job ...
A: I hope you are well this evening. Thank you for your questions. I will answer number 2 first. To ...
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| interview tips and preparation | 10/22/2009 | Kenneth Brown |
Q: "sir,i am having 7yrs experience in sales ,i have done btech mechanical,2yrs in printing,2yrs in ...
A: I hope you have had a pleasant weekend. Thank you for your question. I am sorry I was not able to ...
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| Preparing for a large corporation | 10/22/2009 | Erin Sprout |
Q: sir,i am having 7yrs experience in sales ,i have done btech mechanical,2yrs in printing,2yrs in ...
A: The opinion from this lady is that the best way to enter a large company is to get experience at the ...
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| Background Check | 10/14/2009 | Ruth Butler |
Q: My current employer's refernce checking policy is to provide title and period of employment and ...
A: It is true that if you check not to contact the current employer they cannot. I would, however, ...
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| Resume for part-time retirement employment | 10/14/2009 | Ruth Butler |
Q: I am a 55 yr. old woman. I retired in May, 2008 from public education after 32 very successful ...
A: My apologies for the delay in answering your question. I was under the weather. You really don't ...
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| job hunting tips | 10/13/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: sir/madam,i am working as sales development manager in an animation skool,i am having 7yrs ...
A: Job Hunting Tips: 1. Use the Internet as a resource for investigating companies in your industry ...
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| Interview Question | 10/11/2009 | Kenneth Brown |
Q: I am doing hotel management and I am going to face the interview with Intercontinental group of ...
A: I hope you are well. Thank you for your question(s). I will not be able to answer these on your ...
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| Surviving redundancy | 10/8/2009 | Leigh Ishikawa |
Q: The recession has been bad, I've been made redundant twice and its no fun. Can you tell me / offer ...
A: First of all, this sounds very generic so I don't see a point of it being private. Second, if you ...
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| about competencies | 10/2/2009 | Kenneth Brown |
Q: please provide evidence that you meet the competencies of the person specification. Consider the ...
A: I hope you are well and looking forward to a restful weekend. Thank you very much for your question, ...
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| Follow Up | 9/30/2009 | Janet White |
Q: I had my second interview with a company last Tuesday. I believe that the interview went well. I ...
A: When you plant a seed in the ground, do you fuss and fret and worry if it's growing? Do you stand ...
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| career | 9/30/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: i an international student from africa presently rounding up an MBA international from a university ...
A: Jessica, This is a broad question, and difficult to answer, as it requires more insight and far ...
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| Software Developer Portfolio | 9/30/2009 | Janet White |
Q: I'm a entry level software developer, I have an interview with a company. They told me to bring my ...
A: Obviously, they want to see the software you either developed or worked with others on developing. ...
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| Software Developer Portfolio | 9/30/2009 | Kenneth Brown |
Q: I'm a entry level software developer, I have an interview with a company. They told me to bring my ...
A: I hope you are well. Congratulations on getting your interview; this is of course a great first step ...
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| Software Developer Portfolio | 9/30/2009 | Erin Sprout |
Q: I'm a entry level software developer, I have an interview with a company. They told me to bring my ...
A: Beau, I'm no software developer, nor have I ever been. But I agree with you; a portfolio for a ...
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| Haven't received offer letter yet | 9/28/2009 | Ruth Butler |
Q: I accepted a job verbally over the phone last Thursday morning (9/24). The company is located about ...
A: If you have not received the letter of confirmation by today (Tuesday), you need to call and check ...
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| JOBLESS??? | 9/21/2009 | Janet White |
Q: I am an RN and was working per diem at a hospital as an RN Case Mgr. While I loved the work, the ...
A: 1) Just telephone the administrator and tell him that what he said and what you were told were two ...
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| about interview | 9/21/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: how to attend interview? how to introduce ourself? how to sell the product?
A: dipan raj. b .n This is an expansive question that requires more space than this forum permits, ...
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| Unrelated Experience, Education on resume | 9/19/2009 | Erin Sprout |
Q: I am a recent college grad with a B.A.in Political Science and I am poised to apply for various jobs ...
A: You definitely want to tailor your resume to specific positions you're applying for. However, you ...
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| quit job | 9/17/2009 | Erin Sprout |
Q: I am going for a job interview in a.m., what should I say why I quit my last job, no 2 week notice? ...
A: Rebecca, Above all, be honest; if you're not now, it'll come back to bite you at some point. As ...
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| volunteer work | 9/16/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: I just got an e-mail that they were all set with their staff, but would be happy if I were to do ...
A: Demetrius, Many times volunteer work may lead to a full-time position, as the organization has the ...
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| course selection at TISS | 9/16/2009 | Prof. R.S.S. Mani |
Q: sir, I recently came to know about TISS MUMBAI n the courses being offered. I want to study the ...
A: While both courses have good scope ,the HR course from TISS commands a premium value in the ...
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| need help | 9/11/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: Sir,can you tell me that what are the basic preparation for an interview, and what is special ...
A: Sartaj, There are many components to prepare for the interview and far too many to list in this ...
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| Contingent Offer Letters | 8/26/2009 | Jason Stroming |
Q: Can you accept multiple contingent offers from differnt companies?I have 3 companies I have been ...
A: As long as no contracts are involved, there is no law preventing you from accepting all offers. ...
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| Cover letter suggestions | 8/26/2009 | Erin Sprout |
Q: I am trying to write a cover letter, could you please suggest a re-write for me: (I am really ...
A: Sue, I'm sorry you're struggling to find a job. Sadly, you're in very good company, and I ...
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| portfollio | 8/25/2009 | Janet White |
Q: I'm getting my portfollios together--both online and portable. I have a question about the portable. ...
A: The clips. Always the clips. Janet White, Author Secrets of the Hidden Job Market: Change Your ...
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| portfollio | 8/23/2009 | Janet White |
Q: I'm getting my portfollios together--both online and portable. I have a question about the portable. ...
A: You show the clips when the interviewer asks to see them, and if you choose to leave it with them, ...
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| cover letter critique and advice | 8/20/2009 | Janet White |
Q: I cut and paste my cover letter below for advice or critique thanks. It is with great energy and ...
A: Jeroice, It’s clear from your resume and cover letter that you’re trying to make an impression, but ...
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| Post-Interview Dilemma | 8/13/2009 | Erin Sprout |
Q: I applied and interviewed for a position as a Graduate Assistant at my school. I got along well with ...
A: Micah, I think your offer is generous and genuine. I understand your hesitation--you don't want ...
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| Hiding job search from current employer | 8/12/2009 | Erin Sprout |
Q: I'm searching for another job, and was wondering, if I put my current employer on my resume (under ...
A: Good question--and I can see that your company is a bit insecure about its employees, and having ...
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| portfollio | 8/10/2009 | Janet White |
Q: I'm getting my portfollios together--both online and portable. I have a question about the portable. ...
A: You don't serve anyone by acting small. Why not include your letters? What have you got to lose? ...
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| career in hr/teaching | 8/6/2009 | Prof. R.S.S. Mani |
Q: sir i have just done my post graduation in human resource managemnt from a premiere institute. i ...
A: U can easily get a visitIng faculty role in the management schools.The faculty honararium per hour ...
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| Employment Tribunal and Interview | 8/1/2009 | Suzanne Guest |
Q: I am currently looking for a new position and will be attending a second interview next week but I ...
A: This is a really sensitive situation. My gut reaction would be to say you were made redundant. ...
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| hr | 7/14/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: tell me about your self?
A: H, There is a specific format to follow in response to this question. It should be brief, concise, ...
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| Contact Former Employer | 7/7/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: A few years ago I was laid off from a job. My supervisor and I did not get along, and I am concerned ...
A: Mark, If the company has a human resource department then they will talk to HR and, by law, they ...
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