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| Subject | Date Asked |
| What should I say when applying via Facebook? | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I live outside of the United States and Facebook here is recruiting. The first round seems very ... A: Jason, Your post doesn't indicate what the job is so my comments are general. "Tell us anything ... | |
| Poor Work History | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I am pursuing a position in Administrative work, and I was terminated from two positions in the ... A: Reginald, Sorry about the delay! I answered your question last week but it didn't post....not sure ... | |
| help!!??!!! | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: my father is at the moment currently unemployed. He wants to work for It(support,help ... A: Edward, There are many resources on the internet for IT professionals. My favorite link for job ... | |
| looking for experience. | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: i have finished my first year in accounting diploma and i have one more year to graduate.Would you ... A: Scott, Congratulations on your accounting diploma! Although you still have another year to go, ... | |
| Professional Organizations | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I have been out of work for sixteen months and am wondering about joining a professional ... A: Gregory, The best way to find professional organizations in your area is to check with your local ... | |
| RE; career jjob search | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I am current styding MBA in finance and have 10 yrs experience in retail management. I am current ... A: Gary, In today's job market, internships provide a huge competitive advantage over applicants who ... | |
| Dealing With Two Job Offers | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I'll try to make this short and to the point. I applied to two jobs this week. My second choice ... A: Yahaira, It's a good idea to negotiate any time you get an offer. The important thing is to put it ... | |
| 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: Dave, No, I hadn't heard of the "guerilla-style" resume, so I went to their site. Guess what, I ... | |
| 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: Mariah, I'm not sure what time zone you're in so I hope this response gets to you on time. If not, ... | |
| childcare jobs | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: im 16 years old and i was wondering if there is a site were you can do childcare ,or some where to ... A: Emma, Unfortunately I don't know much about childcare opportunities in Australia as I have never ... | |
| Contacting a potential employer | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I interviewed with a potential employer over a month ago for a design position. About 3 weeks after ... A: Jody, Employers seldom accomplish their hiring objectives according to the timelines they set up. ... | |
| Replacement Approach | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I would like your advice about a situation I'm in.... I'm responsible for selecting a temp ... A: Amy, The ethical thing to do is to hire the temp you believe to be best suited for the job. The ... | |
| References | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I am applying for a job that requires me to submit 3 references with my application. Would it be OK ... A: Linda, No company has the right to put you in a difficult and awkward position by requiring you to ... | |
| job | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: okay i spent 5years in doc but thats been 10yrs. ago it was a felony when i fill out the application ... A: Marcus, It's hard to say what jobs require background checks and which ones don't because there is ... | |
| job | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: okay i spent 5years in doc but thats been 10yrs. ago it was a felony when i fill out the application ... A: Marcus, When you are filling out applications, read very carefully so you understand what they are ... | |
| Salary Negotiations | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I have an interview coming up with a company in a few days. I initially spoke to a headhunter for ... A: Alvin, Questions about salary expectations early in the hiring process are always difficult to ... | |
| 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: Deb, There is something not quite right about this situation. Although your sister violated the ... | |
| HRM | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: could you tell me please that When conducting a background investigation on an applicant, which one ... A: Sonia, Companies vary greatly in their background checking procedures which can include drug ... | |
| returning to work after several years | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: My mom used to hold some impressive jobs, including Vice President of Finance and Financial Manager. ... A: Danielle, Getting back into the work force after an 11 year hiatus will be difficult for your mom, ... | |
| Background checks | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: Is it a good idea for me to perform my own background check or is that only for people who have ... A: Greg, This sounds like a sales pitch for this company's background checking service. They raise ... | |
| Background checks | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: Is it a good idea for me to perform my own background check or is that only for people who have ... A: Greg, The term "background check" is interpreted differently by every company and can include a ... | |
| What to do after being offered a job? | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: It's been a while since I've gone through the process and hope to get some advice/checklist to go ... A: Amy, Congratulations on your offer! Although you "implied" that you wanted the offer, it's not ... | |
| 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: Ashley, While money is very important, it's always best to make a career choice based on your likes ... | |
| Cover letters | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: Should I send out a cover letter each time I apply for a job or only those times where the employer ... A: Greg, You're welcome! I've helped hundreds of people with resumes and cover letters, so I'm all in ... | |
| background check on job? | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: How does a background check work? ok, my mom has been out of work since August and has desperately ... A: Desi, Each company does their background checks differently so it's hard to guess what could be ... | |
| Cover letters | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: Should I send out a cover letter each time I apply for a job or only those times where the employer ... A: Gregory, Before Internet job boards and automated applicant tracking systems, the answer to your ... | |
| advice please | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: now i am considering a more radical approach:I have gone into some freelance selling of high quality ... A: Charles, This is a very good strategy for a person who wants to pursue a sales career. You have an ... | |
| Overcoming poor work history | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I need some advice in overcoming a barrier. For the past 20 years, I have not been able to hold a ... A: Suzanne, Overcoming a poor work history can be a challenge, especially in an economy with high ... | |
| CTC | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: Greetings for the Day !! I am Abhimanyu from India, a Computer Science student. I know you are ... A: Abhimanyu, Congratulations on completing your degree! This is a great accomplishment that will ... | |
| right job | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: kindly guide me how to chose a right job,company and place for our experience and capacity and ... A: Kaniyoor, Having worked exclusively in the US, I'm not familiar with some of the terms used in your ... | |
| how to write effectively | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I need an improvement to this cover letter and wondering if you could revie and suggest an edit or ... A: Sarah, I am receiving a lot of requests for cover letter coaching from New Zealand so I've made ... | |
| What are the best sites you know of? | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I was just wondering what the best sites are that you know of on the internet for applying online? A: Alicia, There are many good job search sites on the Internet, but I am not a big fan of on-line job ... | |
| career training | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: Perhaps something in a office setting, like a paralegal, working with computers, etc... What ... A: Gene, Career training can take many forms and is absolutely essential in today's market. It can ... | |
| "Company Confidential" ads | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: In my job hunt, I am noticing "company confidential" ads on monster.com and in newspaper ads as ... A: Wayne, You are right to be cautious about responding to "company confidential" ads. Although they ... | |
| letter | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: It's a long story, but I sent writing samples and resume to a company that will keep it on file. The ... A: Demetrius, My advice is to send the writing samples only and hold on to the letter from your client ... | |
| 1/21/2010 | |
| Q: I have sent a lot of resumes to linkedin recruiters. I always ask them if they have any job openings ... A: Rich, It's important to understand how recruiters work so that you understand the behavior. ... | |
| 1/19/2010 | |
| Q: I have sent a lot of resumes to linkedin recruiters. I always ask them if they have any job openings ... A: Rich, I don't know what you mean by using your resume "improperly", but the more people who have ... | |
| Am I unemployable after 40? | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I am beginning to get the feeling that I am unemployable (44 yr old "Avg" white male from MN). After ... A: Daren, Yes, you are employable after 40 and beyond. In fact, there are employers who PREFER to ... | |
| job hunting for post with irrelevant field of study | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: i'm a fresh graduate and holding a degree of architecture(RIBA). i would like to change my career ... A: Beethean, Congratulations on your degree! Your resume is a marketing tool so make sure it is ... | |
| Disney College Program Internship | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I was just hearing a lot of information regarding the Disney College Program and how it can really ... A: Erik, My opinion is that you should intern in your career field. Although it's important to build ... | |
| Job Search sites | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I am searching on indeed.com (which is an aggregate job board) for jobs such as sales support, order ... A: Greg, In their annual review of hiring sources, Career X-Roads reported that only 12.3% of hires ... | |
| Finding jobs and employement verification | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I am a recent graduate and looking for entry level positions. My degree is in Healthcare Management ... A: Patrick, As a recent grad your first stop should be your college placement office to determine what ... | |
| job search | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I am 44y old female recently come USA from India. I was teacher.I have got my EAD card. I am trying ... A: Titash, There aren't any courses you can take that will miraculously guarantee you a high paying ... | |
| speech problem | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I recently graduated in electronics and communication engineering from India. I am unemployed. I ... A: Karan, Unfortunately I can't think of any professional or managerial positions that don't require ... | |
| re: How to explain employment gaps? | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I have about 25 years of work experience. I was in one position for about ten years, then had to ... A: John, Every recruiter learns on day one that gaps in employment are "red flags" so you definitely ... | |
| job hunting | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: sir,i am working in india as business development manager in an animation skool,i have done btech in ... A: Kaniyoor, This is a difficult time to search for US jobs because of the high unemployment and ... | |
| Help getting started! | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I am a recent college graduate with a BS in Health Science. I am looking for job opportunities, and ... A: Aaron, Every recent college grad struggles with the challenge of trying to get that first job ... | |
| Struggling what else can I do | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I do not know what else to do. Under employed for close to two years now, I have file folders full ... A: Sylvia, After two years of struggling with underemployment, it is definitely time to do some ... | |
| salary negotiation | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I have an unusual situation. I left a company 2 years ago because I was courted by a new startup ... A: Richard, You can't negotiate salary until there is an offer on the table, but you can position ... | |
| Confused about job response | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: Let me just start from the beginning..I went into a business that I have wanted to be a Designer ... A: DEE, Not sure exactly what is going here, but delays in the offer process are the rule rather than ... | |
| job search related question | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I am in the process of looking for a new career right now and I have been meeting up with some ... A: Dan, I'm not aware of any major employer that routinely does these "honesty checks" before ... | |
| phone interview | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: Mary, I had spoke with an HR manager regarding a position. The interview went alright, I believe I ... A: Phyllis, I agree that your perceived negativity might have hurt your chances, but reapplying for ... | |
Job Hunting Tips
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Mary
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Expertise
Interviewing, resume writing, salary negotiations, career research, how to choose the right employment service.
Experience
Over 15 years of Human Resources, Recruitment and Career Coaching experience in a variety of industries.
Experience limited to practice in the USA only.
Education/Credentials
Masters degree, Behavioral Interviewing, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
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