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| Subject | Date Asked |
| work from home scams | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: can you help weed out the work from home scams for me. how do i know who i can trust and believe. i ... A: I think that those are a waste of time. It would be better for you to contact legitimate companies ... | |
| New job at the bottom? | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: I have worked for a local pizza place for about two years cumulatively, and almost one year in a ... A: Generally taking a step down looks bad on a resume unless there is a very good reason for it. If you ... | |
| Is it currently possible to get a job? | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I am an 18 year old student and I am in 11th grade. I have no paid job experience nor any volunteer ... A: If you will send your email address to me at walshaw1@cox.net in the body of a message I will send ... | |
| Looking for job | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: I'm about to look for a job but I'm not pretty sure of doing it right now because Christmas season ... A: You have a beautiful name. A job can be found at any time if you do the research and make the right ... | |
| Finding work | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: I am 31 and male and have had a lot of trouble finding work. I was looking for any full-time work I ... A: You are not alone. Most people do not know how to look for a job, especially in this economy. If you ... | |
| Job Search from Abroad | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: I am currently living in Queenstown, New Zealand and will be here until the end of March on working ... A: If you will send your email address to me at walshaw1@cox.net in the body of the message I will send ... | |
| teenage job applications | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: my son is sixteen and looking for a job, he has a shoplifting ticket that happened a year ago, ... A: If you feel that he has learned his lesson tell him not to include it. Most teenage mistakes go ... | |
| want to work in canada, | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: my self mahendra kumar i am indian resident living in new delhi.i have done MBA with Human Resources ... A: If you will send your email address in the body of the message to walshaw1@cox.net I will send at no ... | |
| Tips to get a job in Canada | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: I am from Mexico, I studied financial accountant and I have 8 years of experience. I started the ... A: Online applications are not very effective. If you will send your email address to me at ... | |
| Work History Help. | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: I am 21 and I just graduated from college with my AA degree. I graduated with honors and I am a ... A: That is not lying. In your cover letter (which I will be sending you an example of) just say you ... | |
| job search | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: I have completed my A' levels in Accounts and Maths. I really need a job in America or England to ... A: If you will send your email address to me at walshaw1@cox.net I will send at no obligation a package ... | |
| Job Hunting tips | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: I am considering responding to some job listings on Craigslist, and this is my first time in doing ... A: Send youe email address to me at walshaw1@cox.net and I will email at no obligation four items that ... | |
| older workers | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: Any tips for older workers entering the job force, but who have recently graduated from college? A: Absolutely. I got my last management job at the age of 66. If you will send your email address to me ... | |
| resume | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: Someone emailed that they are keeping my resume on file, but since then, I have laearned and am ... A: That is generally a way to put you off. However you have nothing to lose by sending a new resume ... | |
| Need personal career coach | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: Mainly because of increasing isolation, arthritis pain and fatigue (I work as school custodian), I ... A: First some quick advice - Google career changes, also there are books on this at the library. Do ... | |
| job hunting with an aging degree | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: I graduated in 2004 with a BA in Art/photography with a minor in multimedia. I have done nothing ... A: You are not alone. The right job is out there for you but you are going to have to dig a bit for it. ... | |
| help searching for employment | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: Walshaw. I'm a 34 year old male who has been unemployed for almost a year and a half. I have lower ... A: If you will send your email address to me at walshaw1@cox.net I will send at no obligation a program ... | |
| online job hunt | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: I noticed you have been informing others about the plan that you have to help with the job search. ... A: Glad to. Please send your email address to me at walshaw1@cox.net and at no obligation I will email ... | |
| Job Search | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: I am 14 and live in Delaware, and can't seem to find any buisnesses that will hire me because you ... A: I have a package of 4 items that really work in looking for a job. They are for older people but ... | |
| job seek idea | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: i am siva. i completed Msc(IT) June 2011 with one arrears.. i don't know what to do further to do.In ... A: If you will send your email address to me at walshaw1@cox.net I will send at no obligation some ... | |
| Resigning before signing contract? | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I've been offered a position in a larger company and I have verbally accepted the offer, but the ... A: You need to discuss this with the company that wants to hire you and tell them they are not to ... | |
| Why do they still interview someone after giving the job to me? | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I was successful in a job interview and they said they want me for the position. The contract has ... A: It sounds like just a mix-up. Get the signed contract back to the company as soon as possible and ... | |
| job hunting | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: i am looking for a job in the field of accounting since I am studying for CPA. what are some of the ... A: Headhunters are only one of four methods to find a job, and a low % one as they work for companies, ... | |
| work@ home scams | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I recently retired after 25 yrs with acommunications company. I am looking for a part-time job out ... A: The internet is just loaded with scams and to sift things out is very time consuming. I think you ... | |
| Unemployable | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Walshaw I graduated in 09 and attended college for 5 months after high school then having to ... A: No one is unemployable with the right approach, and calling after a week to follow up on an ... | |
| employment | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I am a CA (certified nurse assistant) for nearly 4 years. My last day of employment was in March ... A: You state your situation very well and the fact that your mistake was 10 years ago should count for ... | |
| Newly unemployed and feeling miserable | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: A quick background on me. I worked for an outsourcing call center for Verizon wireless for about 5 ... A: HEY! Get up off the floor and listen to me. Stuff happens to everybody. Once when I was president of ... | |
| How to re-enter the word processing market | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: Walshaw: I am trying to re-enter the word processing market after an extended absence. I have ... A: Phil - you need to change your job hunting approach to get your information beyond the personnel ... | |
| Job hunting | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I've applied on line for the last 2-3 weeks to at least ten jobs a day. Nobody replied. I'm not sure ... A: On line applications are usually a waste of time and go into the black hole of the personnel ... | |
| Finding Employment | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Walsaw. I am 58. I have been unemployed for the 1 1/2 years. My background is in the ... A: You are not alone but there is a lot that you can do with the right approach. I got my last ... | |
| resume | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: Robert M. Walshaw Hope you are doing great! Here is my question... When employers look at a ... A: Regarding subjects I would just show your major and minor study areas. Also show any part time work ... | |
| job application in canada | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: Robert M. Walshaw I am an undergraduate currently working as a web programmer in Santiago, Chile. ... A: If you will send your email address to me at walshaw1@cox.net I will send you a resume example, a ... | |
| cant find a job a need money quick | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: ok i finished highschool in 09 and after highschool i signed up for the national guard when i came ... A: What I have to offer is a four part job hunting system which is designed for middle and upper level ... | |
| job | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: is there online jobs?like teaching english to koreans, in this way you could earn money not away ... A: Regarding ideas, you have to decide what you want to do. Regarding online applications, they go into ... | |
| Career suicide | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I graduated in April last year 2010 in Information system management. Since then I have not found a ... A: You are not alone in this economy. If you will send your email address to me at walshaw1@cox.net I ... | |
| Asking for a referee? | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I've just completed my MA in Sociology. At the moment, I'm looking for either a job or a chance to ... A: The letter is fine, short, to the point and respectful. However I think that you mean reference ... | |
| How do you know about the salary? | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: In many job ads, they don't list the expected salary. So how could you find then before deciding ... A: There should be surveys at your libraries that give information on salaries for various jobs. Also ... | |
| Regarding job | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I am a B.Tech 2010 batch passed out. one my classmate he is good in studies but due to some problems ... A: He will have to do the company research himself. The information is available at libraries and ... | |
| becoming a judge | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a felony record. I go to college. I want to become a Judge. Is it possible or a dead end for ... A: I am not qualified to answer that. Find out who the judges are in your district and write to them ... | |
| What could've happened? | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I was contacted by an US recruiter about 4 months ago and asked me if I was interested in a job ... A: Study the information that I am sending to you.Send your resume only after researching the company ... | |
| What could've happened? | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I was contacted by an US recruiter about 4 months ago and asked me if I was interested in a job ... A: Unfortunately this is not unusual with recruiters. He fine tuned your resume and then tried to sell ... | |
| Should you apply even if there is little chance of success? | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: My question is: Should you apply even if there is little chance of success? To be more precise, ... A: The real need is to get your information to the decision maker, not the personnel department or the ... | |
| job searching | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I am a public health researcher who has been laid off twice in 3 years due to funding. At this ... A: You are not alone but there is a solution if you are willing to do the work to turn your situation ... | |
| Guerrilla resumes | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you're familiar with "guerrilla-style" job hunting techniques, but I had a question ... A: No matter how good your resume is it is worth nothing unless you are able to get it past the ... | |
| Tips to crack an intervieW | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I am an Engineering(Information Science) graduate passed out in July 2010. I ... A: Your library should have books on interviewing. However the most important thing is to have ... | |
| Best Buy Interview (Help!) | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I have an interesting scenario. I am applying to work at Best Buy. My first interview was with HR, ... A: They must be interested in you or you would not be having all of thoise interviews. Regarding ... | |
| No response on Counter offer | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: How long should I wait before contacting a company in reference to a counter office letter. Should ... A: A week and two weekends would be a reasonable time to wait. Then make a personal call to the person ... | |
| Application problem | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: This is a receipt for a question you recently asked at allexperts.com of Job Hunting Tips. You ... A: Never put a problem like that on your resume. Save it for the interview. Send your email address to ... | |
| Looking for employment with a felony on my record | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: In May 2006 I was sentenced to serve 2 to 4 years in prison for theft by deception. I was the Office ... A: That is a tough problem. However there are many jobs where you would not be in a position to affect ... | |
| Job Searching | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: Which career field is best for a 16-year-old? I want something that will pay well, although I know ... A: At 16 I am hoping that whatever work that you do is at the same time that you are getting more ... | |
| Finding a Job | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have been fired from three jobs the 1st job I was fired from enterprise rental cars for scratching ... A: About all you can do is to show your job history on your resume and talk about why you left in ... | |
| Salary requests | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: Many online job postings request salary expectations. While I realize this is a way for employers to ... A: About all that you can do is to do some on-line research as to the range for the job and say that ... | |
| Update my resume | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: First of all, I would like to send you my best wishes for the New Year. I change my career , I'm ... A: If you will send your email address to me at walshaw1@cox.net I will send you some excellent resume ... | |
| speech problem | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I recently graduated in electronics and communication engineering from India. I am unemployed. I ... A: 1. Send your email address to me at walshaw1@cox.net and I will send you some free information that ... | |
| Fee-based Search Firms | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a recently laid-off experienced (code word for over 50) middle management employee. I have ... A: The general advice from experienced professionals is to never pay for job search help. Send your ... | |
| Job Search | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I recently created a job website, and wanted to know if its a good concept. One main problem is ... A: Using the web is time consuming and leads to the personnel department which is a black hole foe most ... | |
| Returning Soldier Having NO Luck... | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: Suzanne, I have been home from the military for two months now and actually started my search six ... A: Yes I can. Send your email address to me at walshaw1@cox.net and I will send you resume and cover ... | |
| Career Change | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: ! I read some of your answers to others, they r so encouraging!! I am sort of lost & really need ... A: Yes you should contact the publishers. Send your email address to me at walshaw1@cox.net and I will ... | |
| Online Jobs | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you knew of any websites that offered legitimate online paying jobs? I have ... A: Don't waste your time on this, although it is one of the four main ways to search for a job. ... | |
| human resource management | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: Will I ever be able to find a job in human resource management with a criminal record and a degree ... A: Never give up. Send your email address to me at walshaw1@cox.net and I will send you resume and ... | |
| how to handle HR if terminated and had same job for 12yrs | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: lost my job 6mo ago and to make a long story short My manager had me resign in lew of discharge. so ... A: I would state in your letters and applications that you left a company in ________ field after 12 ... | |
| career confidence | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have worked in a small community bank for 10+ years, and due to change in ownership, I am at the ... A: You must first decide on the type of job that you would like. The book "What is the Color of your ... | |
| Application | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: When you fill out a application and they ask for your Social Security do you have to write it down ... A: Not much choice on SS # - you don't want to start off being contentious. Re: how far back, you need ... | |
| Job/career strategy | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Walshaw, I am an IT Manager in Chicago looking to relocate to Portland. I have 10+ years of ... A: Having a job in today's environment is very important, and six months can go fast. Send your email ... | |
| online jobs | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: Walshaw, I am a beginning school teacher, teaching with a Provisional License. This means I will not ... A: Don't fall for any of those. If any one is any good it would be mobbed. Go to as many retail ... | |
| experience gaining experience | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm a fresh graduate of HRM (Hotel and Restaurant Management), and my question is, where can I gain ... A: It is always difficult to get a start.Send your email address to me at walshaw1@cox.net and I will ... | |
| job search help | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: Got 4.6 yrs exp,3 yrs as a product trainer and 1.6 yrs as a technical recuiter,did fairly well in ... A: Not knowing you I can't suggest a career. A counseler might help, also an excellent book is "What is ... | |
| do i take this job? | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I've been offered a job that I am supposed to start Monday in Virginia Beach. It's a great holding ... A: You are lucky to have so many opportunities, but I agree that it can be stressful. I would find a ... | |
| Training or not | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: Is it wise to get job training? I have had no luck with getting a decent job. I have been unemployed ... A: Some of my answer will sound like tough love which it is. If you have been "searching for the right ... | |
| job | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: Am a final year Graduate in Engineering,being a foreigner, is it possible now for me to hunt a job ... A: There are always jobs available to qualified people. Being a foreigner should not handicap you if ... | |
| how to say no | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I have been job hunting since 8 months now. I got my first offer a few weeks back from University B. ... A: There may be some initial disappointment, but I have hired many professionals up to the rank of Vice ... | |
| marketing myself better | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I’ve been on the job market for about a year and a half. I’m trying to relocate to a specific ... A: This is not unusual and really is not all bad. It is a plus for a company to promote from within, ... | |
Job Hunting Tips
Answers by Expert:
Robert M. Walshaw
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer job search questions and can email a very effective and unique job search plan that is almost guaranteed to work if you work the plan. I will also email resume and cover letter examples as well as some tough love advice. No internet questions.
Experience
Many years of experience as President and General Manager of both large and small corporations, hiring people up to the Vice Presidential level
Education/Credentials
BS - Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts
MBA - Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts
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