| Subject | Date Asked |
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| job search | 3/7/2008 |
Q: At the moment in my carrer im at college and im just 16yrs old. Can you help me: 1. Build a perfect ...
A: Abir, Take a look at monster.com & yahoo.com. Key in retail positions in the search field & I'm ...
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| jobs | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I got a job at my local supermarket and then they payed me of because there shop didnt make enough ...
A: Nicole, As long as you were laid off because of "slow business" & not a performance issue on your ...
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| I am in a catch 22 and I cant get around it. | 3/5/2008 |
Q: Here's my situation. Last year I attended Remmington College for Medical billing and insurance ...
A: What your parents may have forgotten is that finding a job IS a full time job. I know you are ...
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| Information on an application | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I need some help. I just lost my job due to absenteeism. The problem was the boss I was working for. ...
A: I would never advocate lying on a resume & you’ve got some extenuating circumstances that are very ...
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| I'm jobless and moneyless. :( | 12/17/2007 |
Q: Help! I'm 19, fresh out of highschool. My job experience includes babysitting pets and the ...
A: OK, I’ve got some ideas for you to consider. Kayla, we all have certain talents & one of the ...
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| resume help | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I worked for a bank for 17 years. The company downsized and my management position was cut. That ...
A: Mel, Sorry for the delay; I was unavailable to respond to your note sooner. Many companies are ...
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| can't find a job | 11/16/2007 |
Q: well my sister can't find a job. 3 years ago she was convicted of 2 Felony's and no one will hire ...
A: Lisa, I would suggest that your sister join a volunteer group which will show potential employers ...
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| References | 11/14/2007 |
Q: How do I apply for jobs if I am unlikely to get a favorable reference from my current employer or if ...
A: Mark, Do not use your current employer as a reference. Use other people in the organization that ...
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| resumes for people with poor work history and/or convictions | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I work for Probation & Parole and want to help offenders to find good jobs. Do you have any advice ...
A: I would accentuate accomplishments they may have achieved in previous jobs as well as their strong ...
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| finding past employment /employer | 9/24/2007 |
Q: What do I do when I don't have complete info about past jobs when I fill out job applications. Is ...
A: Shantavia, Do you not have a resume with that information or tax information if you live in the ...
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| Break in employment | 9/11/2007 |
Q: In 2001, I resigned my job to stay at home with my children and to assist my mother while she was ...
A: Honesty is always the best policy but you don’t have to provide the intimate details of the ...
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| Break in employment | 9/11/2007 |
Q: In 2001, I resigned my job to stay at home with my children and to assist my mother while she was ...
A: Caring for an elderly parent is not only acceptable to companies but also understood. Most companies ...
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| my son | 8/31/2007 |
Q: My son is mildly mentally handicapped. He suffers from seazures and takes tegretol. He is taking ...
A: The birth of a baby is usually anticipated with great excitement and expectations of a future filled ...
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| Part-time employment from home | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I'm a retired military member with medical issues that prohibit me from working full-time or out of ...
A: I’m sorry to hear about you medical situation. I can tell from your note that you are aware of the ...
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| Help!!!! | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I need some help but I'm not really sure what I need to ask for. I'm just going to start from the ...
A: First, let me apologize for the lateness of my response. I had a medical emergency & have just ...
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| part time jobs | 8/2/2007 |
Q: sir, Iam an engineering student in india and iam very hard working and gifted in anything ...
A: Vinit, I'm assuming you want something you can do from school/home; is that correct? Have you ...
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| speech impairment | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I am a student attending the Albuquerque Job Corps Center and I have been searching for a job ...
A: Ahh, the big interview! Job interviews & public speaking are natural fears held by millions. Before ...
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| Job hunting out of state | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I sent my resume to a company in Oregon (born and raised in Nevada, I would like to live in a ...
A: Matt, Sorry to give you bad news but in my opinion if the owner was extremely interested in ...
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| Please help me to evaluate my offers | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I got an offer to work 6 months for a staffing company names RANDSTAD. Now the positive thing is ...
A: Many people who decide to work for a temp firm do so in hopes of gaining a permanent position with ...
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| Covering letter | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I would like help with a covering letter for an office junior job though i have no experience in ...
A: Pamela, How about something like this.... Dear Hiring Manager, I recently saw your open position ...
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| landing the job | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I recently went on an interview for a teaching position. I felt I did very well. I also am in the ...
A: OK, here's an idea. It's always good to follow-up with a potential employer once you're interviewed ...
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| certificate | 7/16/2007 |
Q: Can people with a microsoft certificates such as MCSD or the like find jobs without having a ...
A: SandMan, The simple answer to your question is "Yes." However, employers are not just looking for ...
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| applications | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I recently had a job with security at a nuclear power plant. I had the physical and was told from ...
A: Mike, WOW! I would continue calling & I would put your request in writing & send it certified mail ...
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| JOB Interview | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I have a job interview in a week and i am not confident about some of the concepts that i have and ...
A: I'll go thru a "practice interview" with you & help you form some answers to standard questions as ...
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| Becoming a Legal Word Processing Operator | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I do have a bachelor degree in Computer Sciences and years of experience working as such. In the ...
A: Hector, Learning the skills of a Word Processor is essential in order for you to be considered for ...
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| my references | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I've interviewed with a large company and they've asked for my references. I am trying to put them ...
A: Emad, Make sure you warn your references that they may be contacted by the company that may employ ...
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| dilemma | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I have a dilemma, I have been out of work since last oct as I quit my job because I hated it, the ...
A: Mark, Right off the bat, let’s accentuate the positives because your resume has been seen by ...
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| Job | 4/12/2007 |
Q:
A: Bob, What type of work is your expertise? Do you have a current resume? What have employers told ...
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| misdemeanor convictions | 4/6/2007 |
Q: I am job hunting, on all these applications they ask about convictions. In 1991 I had a misdemeanor ...
A: CC, Yes, this information will be found during a background check. For those applications online, I ...
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| job applications | 4/3/2007 |
Q: do i have to let employers know about my past felony record
A: Yes you do. Lying on an application is an immediate reason for termination. So how do you explain ...
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| written scenario | 2/28/2007 |
Q: I was recently offered the position. Now the question is how flexible is the city/goverment with ...
A: George, That’s great news that you got the job! The government is very, very structured in ...
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| written scenario | 2/21/2007 |
Q: I have been selected to attend an interview for a recreation coordinator position for a city job. ...
A: Mike, I don’t see a problem with being prepared to present both. I’d take the opportunity to build ...
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| tips on resumes | 2/20/2007 |
Q: The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question----- what is a cover page and does it matter if ...
A: Skyler, Below I've created a cover letter & a "punched up" resume for you. I wish you the best of ...
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| tips on resumes | 2/19/2007 |
Q: what is a cover page and does it matter if i have one? what should i do to make my resume look ...
A: Skyler, You've done quite a few things in different industries but in order for me to create a ...
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| tips on resumes | 2/18/2007 |
Q: what is a cover page and does it matter if i have one? what should i do to make my resume look ...
A: A cover page for your resume serves the purpose of introducing yourself to a potential employer & ...
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| what excuse should I make | 2/17/2007 |
Q: I have been out of work for the past 3-4 months since last october and I left becuase I just didnt ...
A: John, I learned a long time ago that if you always tell the truth you don’t have to remember what ...
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| Job Hunting Tips--the Squeaky Wheel | 2/7/2007 |
Q: I am in the throes of trying to find a job in the legal market before I graduate from my advanced ...
A: My apology for the delay in responding to your question. I am in the process of moving & my time has ...
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| Career Change | 1/30/2007 |
Q: I'm leaving my sales career behind. Quite frankly I don't have the stomach or the drive to do that ...
A: Making a career change can be frustrating as you search for the right company willing to give you a ...
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| need a very marketable resume | 1/23/2007 |
Q: Your advice has been so valuable. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I've given you ...
A: I figured the going would be rough finding a job allowing you to work from home while receiving ...
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| Returning to Workforce | 1/11/2007 |
Q: I've been working for a major Wall St law firm as a Desktop Support Tech since March 2001. I think ...
A: It would be to your advantage if you could remain working while getting this additional training & ...
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| job search | 1/9/2007 |
Q: i am engineering graduate (B Tech pulp and paper engg). i worked for 3 yrs in a paper manufacturing ...
A: Exposure to as many industries as possible just adds more “feathers” into your cap when your ...
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| Finding the right job | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I am looking to become a travel agent in San Francisco, but tehre are literally hundreds of ...
A: Sam, Before I provide you some information, I’ll provide you some advice first. Before you send a ...
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| need a very marketable resume | 1/2/2007 |
Q: The resume was very nice. I wanted to wait until you had a chance to enjoy the holidays before ...
A: Sorry to hear things are deteriorating faster than expected. I know that working from home with ...
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| Resume help | 12/12/2006 |
Q: To tell you the truth I just recently graduated with a B.S in Psychology and as you see from my ...
A: Sorry Michael; I lost track of your original response. Please take a look at the cover memo below as ...
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| Resume help | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I am currently in the hunt for a new career. Attached you will find a copy of my current resume. ...
A: Michael, I can't recall if you wanted any further assistance. I've put together something you'll ...
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| need a very marketable resume | 12/9/2006 |
Q: Especially at a time like this when things look so bleak. I have an old resume I have pulled and ...
A: I've attached your "tweaked" resume below, so please let me know if this is in the ballpark for what ...
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| need a very marketable resume | 12/7/2006 |
Q: I have not been in the "job industry" for awhile persee. I have been doing real estate while ...
A: Whew! This is a tough one…..a job that allows you to work from home while also receiving benefits. ...
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| is this a good home base work | 12/7/2006 |
Q: <h1>http://homebizwoman.createmyfuture.com/gologin4 is is a site to earn nice income a job that is ...
A: I couldn’t find any particular information on this company but I would warn you to be very careful ...
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| Potential Job Hunter | 11/7/2006 |
Q: Good afternoon, I begin working at my current job only 4 months ago. However, I am not satisfied ...
A: I know you don’t like your job but Myra please don’t leave it prematurely. It is much easier to get ...
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| NY here I come!...I think..... | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I am 20 years old and plan on moving the New York City (preferably Brooklyn or Queens) in April. I ...
A: I lived in the Big Apple for many years & it is a city where you will find the best & worst of ...
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| Waiting to hear back | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I did as you said and called HR, no answer, so then called the office manager. He was very friendly ...
A: I look forward to learning how everything ends. When interviewing with a company, you never know ...
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| Waiting to hear back | 10/6/2006 |
Q: I have been interviewed by a very well know organization in NYC for a Senior Level position. My ...
A: This is a classic situation we have all faced in our careers & as you know, there’s a fine line ...
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| US Infrastructure and/or Development Firms | 10/5/2006 |
Q: It must have taken you quite some time to provide me with the findings you did. I deeply appreciate ...
A: I was unsure where in LA you lived & thought perhaps Bechtel’s San Diego office might be within ...
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| US Infrastructure and/or Development Firms | 10/5/2006 |
Q: At 25 years old, I have a bachelor’s in International Business with an emphasis on Global Strategies ...
A: This was a tough one but I was able to find a few. Here they are: Bechtel Washington Group ...
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| Finding a job w/a felony record. | 9/24/2006 |
Q: I'm a 35 yr old male and live in Colorado, back in 2000 I was charged and pleaded guilty to 3 class ...
A: The future is not as bleak as it may currently seem. No one is infallible & we’ve all made mistakes. ...
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| Relocating | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I would like to relocate to another state but I will not move without being employed first. I am ...
A: In my opinion, your first contact with a prospective employer should be one of honesty. I would ...
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| resume | 8/27/2006 |
Q: i've only had one job and i only have one reference (former supervisor). i worked it for about 8 ...
A: First, references do not just have to be former supervisors. Long time friends, co-workers, former ...
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| Interview | 8/12/2006 |
Q: Im going on my first interview. What can i expect?
A: Resh, In most cases, you will first meet with the Human Resources representative for the company & ...
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| Resume vs. Background Check Form | 8/5/2006 |
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, “If you always tell the truth you won’t have to remember what you said.” That is some sage ...
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| Relocation/college | 7/17/2006 |
Q: I have a big problem. Here it goes... my boyfriend and I are planning on moving in together later ...
A: I can appreciate the confusion in terms of what you should do in this situation. One method I use to ...
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| The past creeps up on you | 7/5/2006 |
Q: A very dear friend of mine told me about her past a couple of days ago. It all came out by accident. ...
A: There are a few key points that you can share with your friend. Despite her criminial record, she ...
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