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| Re-entering Workforce | 9/4/2008 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
Q: I have a BS in Computer Science and over 6 years experience as a computer programmer. I had to quit ...
A: Michelle: Congratulations on being proactive in your desire to re-enter the workforce in the ...
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| Employment Verfication | 9/2/2008 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
Q: I have just recently graduated firefighting school in Florida and I am a Paramedic. I plan to look ...
A: Mike: From my experience as a HR professional with the state of Virginia, we primarily used the ...
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| Employment Verfication | 9/1/2008 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
Q: I have just recently graduated firefighting school in Florida and I am a Paramedic. I plan to look ...
A: Mike: Your dilemma is not an uncommon one. My suggestion to you is to scour your mind and work ...
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| pitiful employment history | 8/29/2008 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
Q: I am preparing my resume and have a few issues... for the last 10 yrs I did not have to work I was ...
A: Samantha: You have not mentioned how old your associate's degree classes are, but if they are ...
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| resume | 8/29/2008 | Kathleen MacNaughton |
Q: I work for a company that has a job opening I would like to apply for. Of course the company ...
A: I'm not sure I understand why you would need a resume that would go into great depths on your ...
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| Internship | 8/28/2008 | Kathleen MacNaughton |
Q: I am currently enrolled in the Medical Insurance Billing and Coding program. I am in the process of ...
A: Sherry, I'm not really an expert in internship issues, but I have 2 suggestions: 1. Ask these ...
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| Education portion of a resume | 8/26/2008 | Ruth Butler |
Q: I have been taking college courses at the community college level for 15 years but have never ...
A: You can just list the schools or schools (no date) and say something like: successfully completed ...
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| Gap in employment history | 8/24/2008 | Michelle Penn |
Q: I am a 22 year old undergraduate with four years of employment history in hospitality/retail. I quit ...
A: Danielle, Employment gaps in a resume can be tricky. There are a couple of ways you can go: 1. ...
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| Resume help and career advice | 8/23/2008 | Michelle Penn |
Q: I am a matured woman, aged 51 from Malawi, in Southern Africa. My efforts of 2 years in seeking for ...
A: Kulsum, Thank you for your question. I offer CV/resume writing services through my website at ...
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| explaining a gap | 8/21/2008 | Ruth Butler |
Q: I want to indicate on my resume that the gap in my employment was to stay home with my children. I ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. I had a computer problem. You list the dates by ...
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| How to indicate salary requirements when asked | 8/19/2008 | Kathleen MacNaughton |
Q: I am fresh out of college and looking for my first entry-level graphic design job and one of my ...
A: Salary requirements are generally addressed in the cover letter. But, even though they ask for them, ...
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| Preofessional Reference Question | 8/18/2008 | Kathleen MacNaughton |
Q: I have a couple questions for putting together a professional reference list. The first is how many ...
A: Two to three references is probably fine, preferably people who supervised you in some capacity, ...
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| My Resume | 8/14/2008 | Ruth Butler |
Q: I have a solid sales background and track record. However, I've only been with my present company ...
A: If they shut down, that is not your fault. You would simply state in the cover letter that they ...
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| poor work history | 8/13/2008 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
Q: While I was in school from 2003-2008 I had a poor work history and only worked jobs whenever my ...
A: If you have completed a 4-yr bachelor degree, then you need to sell your educational experiences and ...
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| resume help | 8/13/2008 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
Q: I would like some help updating and redoing my resume. I am looking for a new job and my resume is ...
A: Angela: Without reviewing your resume, I would be simply shooting in the dark to answer this ...
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| poor work history | 8/13/2008 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
Q: While I was in school from 2003-2008 I had a poor work history and only worked jobs whenever my ...
A: You mention that you were in school from 2003-2008. Was this high school or college? The reason I ...
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| direct study | 8/13/2008 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
Q: In college, I took a few courses called direct study. While doing a research project, I interviewed ...
A: I think given that information, you could list it as a professor assistant job title maybe and list ...
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| advice... | 8/13/2008 | Ruth Butler |
Q: I am currently a college student in need of some good advice. I am considering joining the Army ...
A: As long as you are willing to join the Army reserves, military service can enhance your resume quite ...
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| Resume help | 8/12/2008 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
Q: After more than one year employment at a company I left because it was not a good fit in any aspect. ...
A: HRISTINA: It sounds as though your job search is just taking off and to get two calls and one ...
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| direct study | 8/10/2008 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
Q: In college, I took a few courses called direct study. While doing a research project, I interviewed ...
A: Initially, your inquiry sounded like an internship or externship, however, the more you described ...
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| qualifications brief | 8/8/2008 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
Q: What do you think of using a qualifications brief instead of a resume? Can you give me any ...
A: Demetrius: The two resume formats I was referring to is the functional resume or the chronological ...
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| College On Resume and Applications | 8/5/2008 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
Q: I'm currently trying to apply to some police departments. I have stumbled upon the part about ...
A: Chris: As it relates to applications, you will need to list all schools and/or colleges attended ...
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| resume preperation | 8/5/2008 | Ruth Butler |
Q: My name is P.B.Jeetendra and I have started my career has customer assistant in Franch express a ...
A: B. Jeetendra: You should start with your name, address, phone number, and email address centered at ...
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| qualifications brief | 8/3/2008 | Michelle Penn |
Q: thanks
A: Demetrius, Thank you for your question! A qualifications brief (alternatively called a Profile or ...
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| "Designed resume" vs regular resume | 7/30/2008 | Michelle Penn |
Q: I'm a recent college graduate who majored in graphic design and now looking for a job. So far any ...
A: Derick, Great question! I would not recommend using the "designed" resume for office personnel ...
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| Criminal history question | 7/30/2008 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
Q: My question pertains to the criminal history question on a job application. I am a professional ...
A: Susan: It it my belief after 10 years of progressive HR generalist/mgmt. experience and seeing some ...
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| I can't get a teaching job! | 7/29/2008 | Ruth Butler |
Q: I am searching for a teaching job in Ohio. This will be my first year teaching, so I already ...
A: I totally understand your situation! I live in Pennsylvania and am also a teacher. Jobs are ...
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| letter of intent for a promotion | 7/29/2008 | Michelle Penn |
Q: I need help figuring out how to write a letter of intent, i am planning on applying for an associate ...
A: Angela, Thank you for your question! The fact that you were asked by a supervisor to apply for the ...
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| GED | 7/27/2008 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
Q: I am 18 yrs old and just recently passed my GED and have some experience doing a contract position ...
A: Justin! Let me first congratulate you for taking that step to complete your secondary high school ...
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| Resume Question | 7/22/2008 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
Q: I am in the process of trying to make a career switch. I am currently working as a corporate travel ...
A: Melissa: If you want to go in a specific direction as you indicated in your question, you've got to ...
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| resumee | 7/18/2008 | Ruth Butler |
Q: Butler I am Mini i have previous also mailed you my resume you told to make some changes.i have ...
A: I am sorry for the extreme delay in answering this. This question landed up in my spam folder. I ...
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| At Will Termation Help Please!!!!!! | 7/15/2008 | Ruth Butler |
Q: I was working with a company for 4 months, we got a new District Manager that was shifting employees ...
A: Yes, they should give you a reason why you were terminated. If necessary, call legal aide and have ...
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| seeking job as professor | 7/15/2008 | Michelle Penn |
Q: I have two BA's from a UC school, and just got my MBA last month. My short term goal is to get hired ...
A: Ryan, My answer is "both." Apply for both full-fledged teaching positions and assistant/TA ...
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| building a resume | 7/15/2008 | Ruth Butler |
Q: What am i supposed to do? when applying for jobs online, they usually ask for a resume. my problem ...
A: Most people 18 years old will have no experience to make a resume. So, don't feel badly. You can ...
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| Lots of Contract | 7/14/2008 | Michelle Penn |
Q: 1. I have allot of contract work alot of my jobs are 2 months to 1 year I want to group then ...
A: Jennifer, Thank you for your question! Including temp or contract positions on a resume can be a ...
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| Resume help.. | 7/14/2008 | Michelle Penn |
Q: Michelle, I saw you website and would like to know if I have to re-start the process through the ...
A: Andres, You may work directly with me rather than another writer. I would be happy to personally ...
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| Resume help.. | 7/14/2008 | Michelle Penn |
Q: I am writing because I am desperate. I haven't been able to land a job, and I feel my resume is one ...
A: Andres, Thank you for sending me your resume. A few notes: Overall: * Your target is somewhat ...
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| Resume help.. | 7/12/2008 | Jerry Leone |
Q: I am writing because I am desperate. I haven't been able to land a job, and I feel my resume is one ...
A: Andres, Try using this format: Personal Info (name, address, e-mail, phone) Objective Educational ...
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| Resume help.. | 7/12/2008 | Michelle Penn |
Q: I am writing because I am desperate. I haven't been able to land a job, and I feel my resume is one ...
A: Andres, Your frustration and concern comes across in your message, and I would be happy to help you. ...
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| Work History on Resume | 7/9/2008 | Torski Dobson-Arnold |
Q: I'm very confused about how far back I need to go for work history. My resume does not look pretty ...
A: Tracy: You don't reference how many jobs that you've had in the past 3 years. If you are speaking ...
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