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About Jeannine Metal
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I am able to answer questions on resume writing and job search letters, job search information, interview preparation,researching companies, internet job search,salary negotiation and career planning topics.

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I was an Associate Director of Career Services for a mid-size state university and taught job search and career planning skills to both undergraduates and graduate students.

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Master of Education in Counseling PHD Counseling Psychology

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SubjectDate Asked

car custimation1/22/2007
  Q: i am looking for the correct career name for when you get cars and customize them like doing paint ...
  A: Andrew, This would be called Auto Detailing or Customizing and there are many sites that give ...
Help with career change1/21/2007
  Q: I am currently looking to change careers. I graduated from college with a b.s in psychology and a ...
  A: Mike, A few certifications that would be helpful to you in seeking positions in recreation would ...
Job application -- retail experience.1/20/2007
  Q: I'm in college and I'm applying for a part-time job at a clothing boutique. Retail experience is ...
  A: Desiree, In order to be considered for the position, you will need to list your experience. You can ...
Online Jobs...1/20/2007
  Q: I don't know if this is your expertise. This is the only thing I could find close to it. I was ...
  A: It takes a lot of investigation to ferret out the "real on line job" opportunities. Rule of thumb, ...
Finding the right job1/3/2007
  Q: I am looking to become a travel agent in San Francisco, but tehre are literally hundreds of ...
  A: Sam, The best way that I can think of for you to find the biggest agencies is to check out the San ...
Searching for Job1/3/2007
  Q: I live in toronto. I came here in Canada about 2 years ago. I am from Bangladesh, which is a country ...
  A: Akhter, You can try looking on the site: www.engcen.ca - this is an engineering central website for ...
termination12/15/2006
  Q: Last April I was terminated by my employer of nine years. They did tell me that if I would resign ...
  A: Melody, One way that you can explain it on the application is to state that you were "downsized" or ...
resume tweaks12/13/2006
  Q: I want to work with computers, but my work experience has been in factories and retail. My resume ...
  A: Mark, What do you want to do with computers? You state that you have hand on experience with ...
job search panic12/13/2006
  Q: About 6 weeks ago, I was let go from my previous employer of almost 4 years. They had just acquired ...
  A: Glenn, First off, have you signed up for unemployment benefits to tide you over while you are ...
stay at home jobs11/13/2006
  Q: I recently had a baby. I am a mother of 6 and also a General Manager for a well known restaurant. I ...
  A: Cindi, The work at home jobs are difficult to find. It takes a lot of research to ferret out the ...
Casual Jobs in Edimburgh/Scotland11/12/2006
  Q: I'd like to know your opinion about one question, is it possible to find easly a casual job for a ...
  A: Nicola, If you are a student in Scotland from another country you will need to make sure that you ...
Potential Job Hunter11/7/2006
  Q: Good afternoon, I begin working at my current job only 4 months ago. However, I am not satisfied ...
  A: Mayra, You current job should not harm your chances of getting another job but you shouldn't quit ...
online jobs11/4/2006
  Q: i have been out of work for sometime now do to disabilities and I'm out of money i been trying to ...
  A: Jeff, There are legitimate on line jobs out there but they are very difficult to find. The most ...
General Job search questions11/1/2006
  Q: A little background before I get into my manifesto. I'm 29 with a BA in Journalism. I spent the ...
  A: Ryan, It sounds like although your experience is scattered you have some very good skills that ...
online survey10/29/2006
  Q: do you know if you can make money taking online survey or any site that people post there ...
  A: In my experience, most of the online survey things are just gimmicks and yu dont make any money. It ...
Interview Question10/22/2006
  Q: When an interviewer asks you "If there's one thing about your personality you can change, what would ...
  A: Kelley, Yes this is a related quesition to the weakness one. To answer this question think about ...
Acceptance Letter - Salary Negotiation10/19/2006
  Q: I have received a job offer after two interviews but salary wasn't discussed. The offer is lower ...
  A: Sharon, It would be better to discuss this issue with them either face to face or over the phone ...
Applying for a job with a felony conviction10/9/2006
  Q: I was sentenced to 24 months for a felony in 2001 for identity theft. I paroled in 2003 and ...
  A: Justice, It is best to be honest when answering this question on the job application. You can ...
Re- entering the workforce10/9/2006
  Q: I have been out of work for about 6 years. My son was born premature and had a lot of health ...
  A: Marcella, One of the first things that you can do is put together a good resume to highlight the ...
fake job listings10/6/2006
  Q: I have a family member that is employed in management by a major company. Wanting to do things the ...
  A: Charli, Yes, unfortunately this happens alot. There are companies out there that run ads in the ...
employment10/2/2006
  Q: I have most of the time been in a factory environment. I did work for Bank Of America once but I ...
  A: Philip, In considering jobs in the entertainment field try taking a look at the the website ...
Chance Networking opportunities/Business Cards8/12/2006
  Q: Metal, I'm in a rather strange situation. I am a veteran of the US Air Force, a former security ...
  A: Tracy, I sent the answer to this question days ago and for some reason it was received on your end ...
Relocating and need jobsearch advise8/10/2006
  Q: My fiancé and I are relocating to San Antonio, TX because of his job. We'll be making the move in ...
  A: Rachel, You should begin your job search now. Start contacting companies in the San Antonio area ...
Opportunities in Human Resources Management8/9/2006
  Q: I am an Human Resources Professional having more than 14 years of experience in some of the FORTUNE ...
  A: Joydip, In order to find jobs in the U.S., you should check out some of the larger job search ...
Left Job off of My Resume8/5/2006
  Q: I left a job off of my resume because I didn't want to look like a job hopper. I had, had three ...
  A: Steven, Your instinct to come clean now and list the job is the right one and your explanation for ...
Summer Job for Universty Student7/12/2006
  Q: Im a BSc Student in Marine Archaeology in the UK. I'm back home and I've been looking for a summer ...
  A: Chris, Why don't you look at agencies in your area that hire temporary workers? Here in the states ...
Responding to Distant Job Openings7/11/2006
  Q: If you don't mind a followup question... What kind of followup is appropriate after sending a cover ...
  A: If she mailed the resume out I would say wait 2 weeks before following up and it can be done either ...
Responding to Distant Job Openings7/11/2006
  Q: My daughter just received her Masters Degree (Library Science) from a midwestern university and is ...
  A: Dick, There are 2 websites for professional positions that I am going to recommend your daughter ...
filling an application7/9/2006
  Q: Can you file an application on the internet?
  A: Kimberly, If the company has an on-line employment application you can fill it out over the ...
Online employment7/8/2006
  Q: Im lucky enough to be able to be home with my kids. I dont have to work, but I would like to find ...
  A: Stephanie, Legitmate on-line jobs do exist but they are difficult to find. Anything that sounds too ...
felony conviction , probation7/5/2006
  Q: I will be on probation for 7 years for a string of felonys that I did in 04. It was for using stolen ...
  A: Paul, It is best to be honest on the application since the employer will be doing a background ...
i have a dream6/22/2006
  Q: i am an IT professional (sys admin) and i always heard good things bout working for pharmasutical ...
  A: Andy, I don't know about the downsizing issue but the field is projected to continue to grow ...
Looking for job.6/12/2006
  Q: I would like to ask where is the best place to look for a job? from advirtising(news papers).or ...
  A: Anna, When looking for a job it is best to use all avenues possible. The newspaper is ok for a ...
RE: Job Hunting6/5/2006
  Q: I am an International Business MBA graduate, with about 4~5 yr of work experiences. I been trying ...
  A: David, Have you tried using the resources of the Career Services office at the college where you ...
higher studies4/22/2006
  Q: iam asloob from india i did nt find a seperate section for my question . actually iam studying for ...
  A: Asloob, Well, it would depend on what type of job that you would get and where you got it- basing ...
"potential positions"4/20/2006
  Q: I had read the well known WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE BOOK, and one interesting suggestion it made ...
  A: Augusto, In your cover letter to them you should let them know what type of experience and how many ...
US degree accepted by UK employers?4/5/2006
  Q: If I obtain a college degree from an NEA regionally accredited school, and then I later decide to ...
  A: Chastity, It will depend on the type of job and the employer. Some types of employment require ...
i dont no where to start4/5/2006
  Q: here's the thing im only 16 years old and i want ot become a model so bad but there's one thing ...
  A: Latoya, I am sending you a link that should answer all your questions about becoming a model. The ...
Internship salaries3/1/2006
  Q: Could you ballpark what an intern would make the first year out of college in an environmental ...
  A: Kristen, The salary that you would receive depends on several different factors - what state you ...
Summer Job2/25/2006
  Q: I am an undergraduate studying BS Nursing at the University of Sto. Tomas, philippines. I'm looking ...
  A: Kyle, You need to do some networking in your area to see what jobs are available and that you are ...
Job seeker relocating back to US from outside.2/21/2006
  Q: "Jeannine: I have a unique situation: I am relocating from Puerto Rico... "Want to know what are ...
  A: Dennis, Here are some tips that should be of some help to you: Get a copy of the Sunday edition of ...
Internet job hunting2/13/2006
  Q: HOW much would be the possible amount that i will spend when applying in the UK? COZ I HAVEN'T ANY ...
  A: Jomer, I am not really sure exactly what your costs would be. Here is a link that should be helpful ...
Internet job hunting2/12/2006
  Q: how could i apply on the internet, i'm from Philippines and the job i want is in the UK? what things ...
  A: Jomer, When applying for any jobs in the UK, you will need to do the necessary paperwork to have ...
companies1/30/2006
  Q: I'm job hunting and I'm interested in looking in a business district near my home. There are 100's ...
  A: Claude, One way to get the information you are seeking on the businesses is to check out the Mount ...
Kroger and minors1/22/2006
  Q: Does Kroger Hire minors under the age of 16
  A: Nicholas, It depends on your Kroger store in your area. Many do not hire under 18 because of ...
Job resume / career counseling1/22/2006
  Q: How much should i expect to pay for the help of a resume writing service. Do you feel that these ...
  A: Ron, The price varies for resume services anywhere from $60 to about $250 depending on what service ...
job hinting1/8/2006
  Q: i need some job hinting tip please send me some tip. Thank you
  A: Annum, Here are some tips to help you find a job: Define Yourself Think about the following ...
HOW TO GET A LAWYER'S JOB AGAIN SOON IN PERU?12/19/2005
  Q: I HAVE JUST LOST MY JOB IN LIMA. I AM 16 YEAR EXPERIENCED LAWYWER GRADUATED FROM THE TOP PERUVIAN ...
  A: One of the best ways for you to find a job is to network. Talk to people in your area and in your ...
HOW TO GET A LAWYER'S JOB AGAIN SOON IN PERU?12/19/2005
  Q: I HAVE JUST LOST MY JOB IN LIMA. I AM 16 YEAR EXPERIENCED LAWYWER GRADUATED FROM THE TOP PERUVIAN ...
  A: Rafael, One of the best ways for you to find a job is to network. Talk to people in your area and ...
Lacking the "American" work experience12/15/2005
  Q: I am a green card holder and have been in States since June 2005. I worked for the Department of ...
  A: Shway, I am not sure what is going wrong with your job search. It may be in the way that you are ...
career transition12/14/2005
  Q: Hoping someone can help me. I am having a problem with career transition. I wish to change jobs. I ...
  A: Glenn, One suggestion that I would have for you is to do some informational interviews with people ...
Job scam or opportunity12/11/2005
  Q: Just last week, I was being offered an (Opportunity) for a job change and to a chance to work ...
  A: Francis, This one definitely appears to be a scam to me. You should never have to pay any fees ...
applying for a better job12/8/2005
  Q: I am needing some advice with finding a new job. I live in Texas. Dispite not having finished high ...
  A: Alex, When you give prospective employers names of references they have a list of questions that ...
job searching11/14/2005
  Q: what companies should a 17 year old be looking for to find employment?
  A: Since you are not yet 18 many places won't even consider hiring you because of the handling of money ...
Getting Called for Interviews and Getting Hired11/11/2005
  Q: Jeannine, I believe you and I had been corresponding back in July and August of this year while I ...
  A: Linda, Besides the online search you should consider registering with an employment agency (one ...
Hi, my name is Scott and to...11/5/2005
  Q: my name is Scott and to make a long story short I am currently having college troubles. Family ...
  A: Scott, Where you decide to go to college is certainly important but also just as important is what ...
Job Searching10/18/2005
  Q: I've been trying to obtain a job for almost a month now. I wonder what i'm doing wrong i have went ...
  A: Tony, It is hard to say why you haven't received any responses but you may be right about your ...
education10/17/2005
  Q: Metal: I would like to know that if you have taken college courses in a field, but have not aquired ...
  A: Demetrius, What you would do in this situation would be a skills resume. You would focus on the ...
online jobs10/2/2005
  Q: i am searching for a simple way to make some money on the side, and am searching for one i can do at ...
  A: Jason, Rule of thumb for on line work - if it sounds too good to be true it is. Also, if the ...
Overqualified?9/27/2005
  Q: I am a recent college graduate with a degree in history. In order for me to attend graduate school, ...
  A: Shannon, One thing that you can do is create a functional or skills resume. This will focus the ...
Call or Not Call9/13/2005
  Q: Metal, I intend to apply for a job posted at a website. The company is accepting resumes by mail, ...
  A: Jim, If the employer states "no phone calls," don't call. Employers say this because they're busy ...
Job Hunting9/10/2005
  Q: Metal, I have worked over 2 years as a contract worker in computer operations. As a contractor I ...
  A: Jim, You should not broach this subject with the employer until you have an offer of a job from ...
Job Search8/10/2005
  Q: I applied for a job as an assistant in a Vet clinic a little over a week ago. I haven't heard back ...
  A: Michelle, Yes, definitely take the intiative and call. When calling, ask about the status of your ...
post doctaral jobs7/26/2005
  Q: Pleases let me know the job sites for post doctaral vacancies in the area of mechanical engineering ...
  A: Vinayak Ranjan, Here are some job sites that you can look at and register on for jobs in your area ...
10 Years Employed by the State of CA - How to Find a New Job7/17/2005
  Q: Using the Dallas newspaper online and the Book of Lists, I've applied online with 2 more companies, ...
  A: Linda, I agree that you should wait to list your home until after you return from your visit to ...
10 Years Employed by the State of CA - How to Find a New Job7/16/2005
  Q: Where I'm at right now is - I've been employed by the State Hospital for 10 years as an Office ...
  A: Linda, I received your resume and I will take a more detailed look at it tomorrow. I would like to ...
10 Years Employed by the State of CA - How to Find a New Job7/16/2005
  Q: I am a 45 year-old secretary employed by the State of California for the past 10 years. I don't ...
  A: Linda, I would be happy to take a look at your resume for you. You can email it to me at ...
animal job7/11/2005
  Q: Im just a highschool student looking for a summer job in an Animal Hospital (It is a part of school ...
  A: Jake, If the Animal Hospital is close to you you should go there in person and ask if they are ...
-7/7/2005
  Q: I'd like to leave for Ireland and find a job there. I am inexperienced worker, don't have any ...
  A: Luke, You can check the typical job search sites like monster.com; hotjobs.com and put Ireland in ...
How do I reach the Engineers?6/10/2005
  Q: My name is David Liu, and I am currently seeking a job in the Phoenix, Az area. I've ~recently ...
  A: David, Here are some resources that you can use to find the information you are seeking: In your ...
JOb6/2/2005
  Q: ok so i need a job really bad, but i feel like no one will hire me can you give me ALOT of good ...
  A: Stephanie, First place that you can start is with some of the online job search engines like: ...
stay at home jobs5/31/2005
  Q: i am currently seeking a stay at home job, but all that i have been finding seem to be scams. is the ...
  A: Jason, A website that some of my clients have had success with is 2work-at-home.com - you can ...
job search5/24/2005
  Q: i would like you to point me into the right direction. There are plans to build casino in Catskills ...
  A: Andy, I think your best best would be to contact the Chamber of Commerce in that area to find out ...
resume tips5/12/2005
  Q: I am currently self employed and wondering how that should appear on my resume.. here is what I ...
  A: Dawn, This looks good, put it in short bulleted sentence format on the resume. Also, instead of ...
Job qualifications5/11/2005
  Q: I am applying for a job in manufacturing that requires MRP experience, preferably SAP. What does ...
  A: Michelle, From what I can find the MRP is Manufacturing Resource Planning and is a software program ...
How do i approach a company to see if there are any vaccanicies5/5/2005
  Q: There is a company i would like to approach should i do this by phone ,write or e-mail
  A: Julie, You can approach the company by phone, email or by sending them a resume and cover ...
sample cv and resume5/3/2005
  Q: could you please give me some tips on cv and application letter writting? is it possible to have ...
  A: Eunice, Here are some general tips for writing cv/resumes and cover letters: 1. Keep your resume ...
job choices4/22/2005
  Q: Ms. Metal I am a soon-to-be high school grad that has a major in mind but needs some fall back ...
  A: Cheech, That is great that you are going to do research and look at what is out there. One way to ...
Resumes for today's recruiters4/20/2005
  Q: What would you say is the ideal resume style and length for today's recruiters? And, is including a ...
  A: Norm, Most recruiters are looking for a chronological resume that is no longer than 2 pages in ...
Salary requirements4/13/2005
  Q: I am applying for an entry-level job at a publishing co. in NYC. They are asking for salary ...
  A: Tzeitel, When negotiating a salary you need to consider your bottom line number (the lowest amount ...
lawyers4/13/2005
  Q: how many years of law school do i need to be a lawyer? is it fun to be a lawyer? what do lawyers do?
  A: Fabian, In answer to your question about becoming a lawyer, you would need to complete a 4 year ...
Job info3/8/2005
  Q: I live in Kenner,Louisiana and need information on how I can get a learning job working in a ...
  A: Courtney, You can get an internship or cooperative education job while you are taking your courses ...
us employment for canadians3/5/2005
  Q: i am a canadian ITT(comp tech) student; i will graduate with a 2yr diploma at a community college ...
  A: Leslie, One way would be to send out your resume to American companies or contact companies you ...
school/job2/27/2005
  Q: Ms. Jeannine Metal, hello. Good day to you! HERE'S THE DEAL: We live in San Francisco and my mom ...
  A: Mari, Herre are some suggestions that your mom might consider: Visit your local college/university ...
references2/27/2005
  Q: i'm about to restart my job search after searching for a job unsuccessfully for 2 year. i believe ...
  A: Hea, You might consider asking friends of your family if you could use them a character references ...
Informal Interviews2/16/2005
  Q: I'm currently studying a maths degree at a UK university and I'm applying for investment banking and ...
  A: Marck, Since you have the opportunity to travel to New York this is a great idea. Setting up ...
Question2/14/2005
  Q: Jeannine, Your response was so good, I'd like your view on another major obstacle to employment ...
  A: Ron, One way to handle your experience would be to list it in a functional manner on your resume ...
Question2/10/2005
  Q: Jeannine, you really sound qualified. I want to ask you, I am very close friends with some city ...
  A: Ron, No question is ever dumb. Yes, set up an appointment with all of your contacts that you can. ...
Job search while trying to relocate2/2/2005
  Q: I am seeking to relocate into the Richmond, Virginia area. I have had quite a few interviews and I ...
  A: Katie, You are doing all the right things. Persistence will pay off. Have you tried contacting any ...
when to start applying1/21/2005
  Q: My husnad and I would like to move back to the midwest sometime in June or July. We are just curious ...
  A: Lisa, Your husband should start actively sending out resumes in March and April with the hopes that ...
strategy for internet job search1/20/2005
  Q: I am inquiring in reference to updated job search strategy for professionals using the internet. ...
  A: Tina, Finding a job is a full time job in and of itself. Some things that you can do in addition to ...
job search question1/5/2005
  Q: I just recently graduated with an MS degree in engineering. All jobs I've seen advertised require ...
  A: Lance, Yes, you can still approach the companies that you are interested in. Prepare a resume and a ...
how can i win the job i look for?1/5/2005
  Q: i work as a graphic designer, and i'm preparing myself to have a meeting with a better company in ...
  A: Steve, Before your interview do research on the company that you have the interview with. Know what ...
need help1/1/2005
  Q: i need to find a job working from home, it's my dream,is there anyway you can help me do this, there ...
  A: There are jobs out there that offer work from home but unfortunately, they aren't easy to find. You ...
obtaining security clearance12/31/2004
  Q: I have noticed that a lot of consulting firms that do work with the federal government require some ...
  A: Louis, Here is a link that should answer all of your questions about security clearances, it is ...
Find Jobs12/24/2004
  Q: I am a high school counselor in Atlanta, GA. What do you think are the best type of jobs high ...
  A: Cliff, Here are some of the suggestions I give to high school students when they come to me asking ...
fillingout an application for wal-mart12/10/2004
  Q: anew wal-mart is opening soon in my home town and i was wanting to know if you have any tips or ...
  A: Michael, You can pick up a job application at your nearest WalMart or you can wait until the new ...
teaching jobs12/6/2004
  Q: Hallo. I am an Italian teacher of English. I teach English above all , but also Italian for ...
  A: Roberta, If I am understanding your question correctly, you would like to teach in the United ...
Proffesionally written resumes11/24/2004
  Q: I am a recent college graduate looking for work experience. I was wondering if it is worth having a ...
  A: Liam, It isn't necessary for you to have your resume professionally written. You should be able to ...
Certification11/22/2004
  Q: Sir, I have a graduation in IT. I am planning to take vendor certification in Networking ...
  A: Minto Joseph, IT Jobs continue to be in the 10 top of the best jobs and the fastest growing areas ...
job searching11/22/2004
  Q: Ok, I'm graduating at the end of the semester and I've been searching endlessly for jobs. In fact, ...
  A: Lance, It is a good thing to use all the resources available to you, but, a targeted job search ...
jobs-internet11/20/2004
  Q: I work 52 hours a week at a retail auto store, I do get some time off , and i WAS WONDERING if ...
  A: Chuck, There are legitimate jobs out there that you can work for companies from home and do not ...
career change11/14/2004
  Q: Thanx in advance for reading this... Alot to say-dont really know where to start-will try and make ...
  A: Steve, Here are some job sites to check out: salesladder.com; salesjobs.com; nationjob.com; ...
online job11/14/2004
  Q: ive looked all over for a job i can do on the computer from home, i can do a variety of things from ...
  A: Jon There are 2 sites that my clients have used with some success that you might consider looking ...
Auto Mechanic Career Change10/17/2004
  Q: I am an Auto Mechanic working for a dealer in NJ. A career in which I seem to dislike more and more ...
  A: Frank, Medical Equipment repair is still a relatively small field but predictions indicate that it ...
Finding a placement?10/13/2004
  Q: I'm an undergraduate student from the UK studying Microbiology (in my second year) and incorporated ...
  A: Jasmine, In the emails that you are sending out to companies, are you sending them to a specific ...
HELP PLEASE9/29/2004
  Q: But it doesnt pay enaugh.He wants to go into something like installing cable telephone equipment ...
  A: Brittany, I would suggest that your husband speak to someone who is installing alarm systems and ...
Writing a resume9/28/2004
  Q: Jeannine, I am a 26 yr.old male and I want to change career's. My problem has to do with writing my ...
  A: Ron, What you should consider doing is writing a functional resume rather than a regular ...
Samples on the internet9/21/2004
  Q: Is there any website that offers lots of sample CVs and Particularly Cover Letters? and how ...
  A: Sami, There is some very good information on both resumes and cover letters on www.jobstar.org. The ...
Various job search questions9/2/2004
  Q: I believe I wrote you a few weeks ago about my resume. The links you gave me got me started on ...
  A: Ryan, You can either tailor your resume just for this job or you can address the issue in the cover ...
Internships8/26/2004
  Q: I realize that this question may not be totally relevant to your area of expertise but any other ...
  A: Marck, Here are a few on line places that you can search for internships: www.internships-usa.com; ...
job ideas8/22/2004
  Q: im only 15 and i want to find a job. I have looked for jobs but they either dont accept 15 year olds ...
  A: Julie, HI, when looking for a job you mightwant to look at fast food restaurants,grocery stores, ...
job search question8/18/2004
  Q: I am about to graduate from college with an MS degree next semester. How soon should I really begin ...
  A: Lance, You should start at the beginning of your final semester. Many employers are recruiting ...
Starting new, or just starting?8/11/2004
  Q: For my entire professional life, I've been in broadcasting/radio. I still would be in the field, but ...
  A: Ryan, One way to re-work your resume would be to do a functional/skills resume. This is where you ...
resumes7/29/2004
  Q: I have a question for you. it is this: when i send a Resume to a employer, how soon should i ...
  A: Brad, You should send a follow up letter within 1 to 2 weeks after your initial cover letter and ...
don't know what to do7/27/2004
  Q: I'm 22, and graduated college a few months ago with a BS in CS. I have no work experience. I have ...
  A: Ja, Have you tried utilizing your college's career center for help in your job search? If not, you ...
job searches7/27/2004
  Q: we are looking to relocate to another city.what would be the best way to find a job in a far and ...
  A: Joan, First off, you can start by networking. Talk to your friends and family to see if they know ...
Jobs in THX6/30/2004
  Q: I was wondering if there was any place i could look to find a job in THX surround sound or even what ...
  A: Justin, I would suggest that you look under Technical Sound Jobs or jobs in Sound Design. You can ...
moving out of state5/31/2004
  Q: I was wondering if you could give me advice about how to go about finding a really good paying job ...
  A: Carissa, You can start by using some of the on line job search engines like monster.com; ...
Job hunting LA psychology5/31/2004
  Q: I am a childpsychologist (orthopedagogic)living in Holland with a Master of Arts and a Bachelor (in ...
  A: Lilyan, There are a wide variety of openings that you can locate by using the American Psycological ...
Job Search5/30/2004
  Q: I am currently a resident of Ashland,Oregon. I have got my employment authorisation in the US a ...
  A: Sushma, Since you have started an online search, now you can do a more traditional type of job ...
Getting a job...5/30/2004
  Q: I noticed that it's going to be very hard to get a job this summer. I am 16 years old and am ...
  A: Kelly, First, you can follow up with the places that you have applied to and ask if they have any ...
covering letter5/27/2004
  Q: I would like to apply for a trainee payroll administrator job, but in the advert it says explain the ...
  A: Harj, What they are looking for is what qualifications you have that you can bring to them. For ...
restarting career and relocating5/10/2004
  Q: I am a thirtysomething New Yorker (central NY) who stayed home to raise the kids. Now it's time to ...
  A: Nellen, Here are several websites that should prove helpful to you in figuring out what ...
Salary5/5/2004
  Q: I am omar , and I work ina company, I would like to know how can I write a job serch letter. Also I ...
  A: Omar, Well, what you can expect to earn as a salary would depend on where you were hired. Salaries ...
first job resume4/15/2004
  Q: I am a HS Sophmore, 16 and am looking for my first part time job. I want to have a resume and need ...
  A: Jeff, Your resume should highlight what skills and strengths you have to offer to potential ...
Search for job4/14/2004
  Q: I am currentely employed as an automotive technician with a chevy dealership. I was previously ...
  A: Frank, One of the ways that you can search for these types of jobs is to simply use a search engine ...
Resume4/8/2004
  Q: i will like to appreciatiate the kind gesture you are putting out on the web.kudos.pls. kindly ...
  A: Joe, When writing your resume you want to make the most of the experience that you have, letting ...
My job search3/17/2004
  Q: I relocated to Florida 1 year ago with my husbands job. Before relocating I worked for Marriott in ...
  A: Charlaine, This one is a difficult one. You can say that you know that you appear over qualified ...
Jobs3/15/2004
  Q: Do you know of any job ideas that a 14 year old could do to make money? Thanks.
  A: Stacey, Talk to your guidance counselor at your school for any job programs that he/she may know ...
Hy, my name is Damjan, i...3/15/2004
  Q: Hy, my name is Damjan, i would like to know something about works on the ships,in bars or ...
  A: Damjan, Hi, there are many different types of jobs that one can do working for a cruise line. From ...
interview question3/9/2004
  Q: I had a brief question about an interview I had recently. I was asked a question during my ...
  A: Mark, These definitely were "kosher" interview questions. What the employer is looking for when ...
filling out applications3/7/2004
  Q: I am just looking for a part time job but one of the questions on an application always throws me. ...
  A: Brenda, You are absolutely right about not saying anything negative about a past employer however, ...
Job Searching2/27/2004
  Q: I am searching for a job for my other half. Since I can only work behind the scene, what's the most ...
  A: Sallie, There are several ways that you can do the job search behind the scenes. One way is to do ...
job search2/22/2004
  Q: Metal, My question involves telecommuting. I am caring for my husband who is a cancer patient and ...
  A: Jeanne, There are legitimate telecommuting jobs out there you just have to be careful and read and ...
How to contact with a head hunting agency in Dallas area ?2/21/2004
  Q: Jeannine, I am an electrical engineer in a company in Dallas area. My area is automation ...
  A: Yale Yang, You can start with an internet search with one of the larger job search engines like ...
New Job Title-Blessing or Curse?2/12/2004
  Q: I have been working for a small regional agency and am in the process of readying myself to move on ...
  A: Doug, One advantage I see with you having the "official" title of Creative Director could be to ...
Work From Home2/11/2004
  Q: I am interested in a part time work from home position that I can do to earn extra money. I do not ...
  A: Nancy, There are jobs out there that are real and that don't require a fee or investment. ...
finding job history2/8/2004
  Q: how can i find my past job history on my own without having to pay for it. meaning list of jobs, ...
  A: Walter, The easiest thing for you to do is to go to ...
job hunting2/4/2004
  Q: I am interested in getting some advice about my job hunting. I have an english degree, but am ...
  A: Chris, You have gotten off to a good start by taking classes and getting some experience in the ...
help1/15/2004
  Q: my problem is; accademically, I didn't go beyond primary school due to lack of fees, but in life, ...
  A: Lawrence, The skills that you have attained through your self-study are good marketable skills. The ...
job search in jordan12/30/2003
  Q: Im not sure if u are the right person to ask or this is out of ur expertese but ill give it a shot ...
  A: Nada, The best way to look for a job in the internet is to search the job search engines. Here is a ...
Resume writing12/16/2003
  Q: I was wondering if you could offer any advice on how to write a great resume, especially if you do ...
  A: Melissa, You might want to consider doing a functional resume. This type of resume focuses on the ...
getting a job11/25/2003
  Q: Im kind of in a pickle and I would love any help. I'm 20 years old and have never had a job before ...
  A: Teegy, Think about what kind of transferable skills that you have to offer to an employer. Things ...
Don't know what to do11/18/2003
  Q: I find myself in a very precarious position in which to be job-hunting. 3 years ago I admitted to ...
  A: Judy, Since the question "have you ever been convicted of a felony" is part of almost every ...
Need help with application11/12/2003
  Q: Ok, I'm looking for a part time job to help pay for a few new video games. I've found a few place ...
  A: Dan, If the employer doesn't ask you to complete the application while you are there, you may take ...
job searching tips11/10/2003
  Q: I'm doing my MS in CIS at georgia state university.I am aggresively looking for jobs but it has been ...
  A: Manish, Visit your university's career service office.They can help you greatly. They should have ...
Past Employment History10/29/2003
  Q: Right now I'm applying for a part-time job for supplemental income, as I'm on unemployment and need ...
  A: DB, First off, make sure that you read the entire application before you complete it. Pay close ...
looking for a volunteer opportunity in the MIS field9/21/2003
  Q: I'm from NYC, and I would like to get a job as a junior database Administrator, however I don't have ...
  A: Amer, That is a good idea. Here are a few sites that I found that might be of some help to you: ...
Job Search9/16/2003
  Q: I am not sure if you can help me with my question, but here goes: My wife has applied for a ...
  A: You should not contact the hiring manager concerning your wife's application for the job. This could ...
search for ......9/10/2003
  Q: I am searching for some websites where i can get some freelance 3d modeling work, i am a 3d ...
  A: Imran, Hi, here are some sites to try: www.nikitova..com (click on the careers link for more ...
job search8/25/2003
  Q: I was out of work from january to june. In june I started doing some contract work, commission only ...
  A: John, I am not sure how you are conducting your job search but here are a few suggestions that might ...
Free site question8/13/2003
  Q: I have to answer the following question.We cross-post the career opportunities posted on our web ...
  A: Rina, Why don't you do a search through one of the engines like google and yahoo to find free sites ...
Work at home jobs8/9/2003
  Q: I have a fulltime job, but I'm having a hard time making ends meet. I would like to make some extra ...
  A: Judy, There are jobs out there that are real but you have to be careful. Unfortunately, they aren't ...
resume7/30/2003
  Q: how long should a proper resume be? I have 1 that is 3 pages long ,but left some info out for lenght ...
  A: Jason, A one page resume is generally the best but if you have extensive experience you can go to 2 ...
Job search7/10/2003
  Q: I am most likely losing my job, a sort of downsizing. I will find out officially tomorrow. I have ...
  A: Denise, First place that you can start is with some of the online job search engines like: ...
Finding meaningfull job7/10/2003
  Q: Finding meaningfull job --- I recently started reevaluation of my career and decided to write the ...
  A: I wouldn't put those objectives on your resume. A resume is the document that gives an employer ...
Job Hunting in California7/7/2003
  Q: I'm hoping you're just the person to answer my question. I've been employed in the computers ...
  A: Dave, Why not look into a temp agency that onlyplaces people in jobs for temporary periods so there ...
Cover Letter6/30/2003
  Q: If an ad states "send resume to", should a cover letter be sent or only if asked for. And if one ...
  A: Joan, Even if they don't ask for a cover letter it is always best to send one. In a letter you can ...
is about work at home online6/29/2003
  Q: I will like to know if there is a web page that you can get pay to work for then but you don't have ...
  A: Anthony, Nine times out of ten any internet job that is asking for payment is a scam even if they ...
Getting a Summer Job6/1/2003
  Q: I want to know how I can get a summer job. I am 15 years old, and i've never had a job before so I ...
  A: Elisa, HI, when looking for a summer job you want to look at places like fast food restaurants, ...
using internet for job search5/23/2003
  Q: I'm an internet newbie, but, would like to use for a job search. Where should I start? I'm a 58 year ...
  A: There are a lot of good job search engines on the internet that are free and where you can search ...
Hello, I'm not sure if...5/13/2003
  Q: I'm not sure if you'll be able to help or not but any advice or suggestions would be greatly ...
  A: Everything you are doing so far is good. Don't be disappointed yet, the psychiatrist may still ...
Internet Job Searches4/25/2003
  Q: I was in an accident a few years ago and am now confined to a wheelchair. I would like to find a ...
  A: Jason, There are legitimate jobs out there that you can work for companies from home and do not ...
job change/career change4/13/2003
  Q: I am currently a multi-unit (resturant/travel center) general manager with a large convience ...
  A: Jeff, First you will want to structure your resume in a functional way, showing your management ...

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