| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Career change resume help | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I am looking for career change after working in IT company for 2 years. I want to make a new career ...
A: Syed, Both your resume and cover letter are very basic in nature and would not do much to "move" a ...
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| Merging Job Titles | 10/21/2009 |
Q: With job titles like sales manager, business developer & head business planning, how do i merge all ...
A: Nonye, I think it depends on what you want your focus to be in your job search going forward and ...
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| Career Change Resume | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I am a former nanny/house manager (for the last 13 years) and I am looking into floral design. There ...
A: Kelly, Career transition resumes are indeed not offer "one size fits all" solution. In order to ...
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| Resume review | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I am a recent graduate with a Bachelors in Health Sciences and am looking for a job on the ...
A: Pat, Without needing to look at the actual document, the issue is clear here. Your resume does NOT ...
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| work history | 10/8/2009 |
Q: My husband has been a police officer for 16 years, 9 years ago, he made a error in judgement and was ...
A: Melissa, You confused me there for a minute. At the beginning of your question, you speak about ...
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| Getting a job while on probation | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I recently plead no contest on a charge of traffcing stolen property (basically my roommate bought ...
A: Ken, It is unfortunate that at times we make poor decisions that affect us long after we make that ...
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| Salary question | 8/9/2009 |
Q: Torski: I am applying for job within the company's website and they are requesting me to include ...
A: Chuck, I think you should include a salary range that represents where you are educationally and ...
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| Do you have to be a college student ot intern? | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I am hoping you can please help me. Do you have to be a college student to intern? I didn't do that ...
A: Jason G., The benefit of interning when you are in college is to get the "inside look" at job ...
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| Inspiring employees | 7/15/2009 |
Q: Do you know of any inspirational stories, that would motivate people at work, would really ...
A: TJ, Before you offer inspirational stories, I would get some feedback on the reason behind the lack ...
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| Employment History verification | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I am looking for a site that will give me free information on my employment history instead of ...
A: Ken, I don't understand why you need an online service to verify your work history. If you file ...
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| Career Transition | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I have been in the environmental field for over 30 years. I have been downsized twice in the last ...
A: Martin, I work as a motivational speaker with Monster.com where I go into high school and colleges ...
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| Relocation | 7/1/2009 |
Q: How can I tell a future employer on my cover letter that I'm available for relocation to Canada? I ...
A: Will, You can identify your availability for relocation several ways. As you mentioned, you can ...
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| Past Job Information | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I have several questions and I hope you can answer them all. 1. When I fill out job applications ...
A: Stephany, Thank you first off, you ask some great questions. Here are my professional advise as ...
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| Not much work experience | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I will start this message by thanking you in advance for taking the time to read my e-mail and I ...
A: I would start with.....YOU! What is it that you want to do? What type of work would you like to ...
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| Job Transition | 6/16/2009 |
Q: My questions is......I am, was in the finance field at an entry level position and found out it ...
A: Steven, It is my professional opinion that you need to pull from what you have done professionally ...
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| College? | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I'm 13 at the time and I make straight A's,only for B's this year,I'm getting ready to go to high ...
A: Corrina, First off, let me apologize for replying to your inquiry so late. I want to ...
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| How to write a career change resume? | 6/2/2009 |
Q: How do I write a career change resume, can you please offer me tips on how I can best write a career ...
A: Tim, In writing a career changing resume, you'd need to focus on the transferable skills that would ...
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| Returning to work after medical leave | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I'm a 33 years old male who had to resign the position of Software Lead Engineer in 2003 because of ...
A: Roberto, If I explain this medical leave at all, it would definitely NOT be on the resume. I would ...
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| career | 5/21/2009 |
Q: mr.Dobson i m doing my electronics engg.frm a private college in nagpur,this is my 2nd year.i want ...
A: Suraj, Where I am not knowledgeable extensively in your career area, I think that you should pursue ...
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| Job search with relocation | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I currently live in Arizona, but am looking to relocate to North Carolina. I have been applying for ...
A: Larry, I think that is one idea to get employers to notice you. Another might be to take up a ...
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| Resume help, Objection | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I am having a hard time with my objective for my resume. I will get my degree in Business ...
A: Lynn, Congratulations! I know that degree has been a long time coming with a lot of commitment and ...
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| Foreign Language Skills | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I studied Russian for 2-3 years while in college (as well as took Russian literature and other ...
A: Steph, I might mention the foreign languages you've studied on the resume as a foot in the door for ...
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| resume | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I am hopeful that perhaps you could take a few minutes to read over my resume (below). I know the ...
A: Jason, How long have you been looking? I can see from review of the resume that you left the last ...
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| brick wall | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I feel like I am at a brick wall when it comes to getting a job in Raleigh. I live in Virginia Beach ...
A: Maid: I think you need to do what your gut tells you to do. The fact that you have ONLY been out ...
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| 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: Mermaid: I suggest that you determine where your true goal lies. It seems as though that this in ...
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| RESUME | 2/24/2009 |
Q: 1.How can I state to and employer that I would like to relocate back to that state. 2.And also ...
A: Tarance: In regards to your inquiry, a lot of that depends on the situation under which you left an ...
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| Resume | 2/14/2009 |
Q: My old resume is horrible and I haven't a clue what is appropriate for today's market. Is there ...
A: Sheri: As a reputable resume writer, I price each package according to where the client is in their ...
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| job search results... | 2/13/2009 |
Q: Torski, I had a "strange" call with a Recruiter yesterday, which got me thinking that maybe it ...
A: David, Even given our economic decline all over the country, that is EXACTLY what that recruiter is ...
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| Advice | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I am currently actively employed, but was thinking about trying to look for another job to further ...
A: Dave: Professionally, I do NOT think it is necessary to put that you are "actively employed" within ...
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| question about rehire | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I worked for a company for 3yrs and left that company on good terms. I then started working for a ...
A: Gary B, I would have to wonder why you would be interested in returning to a former employer and ...
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| Need to Make a Smooth Transition | 1/18/2009 |
Q: After 12 years working for the same sales company, I've decided to look for new employment. I've ...
A: Cynthia: Your request is COMPLETELY reasonable. If you are not a top contender for a position in ...
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| Resume question | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I've lost my job recently. I created accounts at Monster. com and Careerbuilder.com and for the last ...
A: LLiyana, Given the fact that unemployment is at an all-time high since the Great Depression, there ...
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| Will a misdemeanor hurt me getting a job? | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I am going to be unemployed soon. My company is going under. Now I am considering doing something ...
A: Mary: I think your answer is based on a few things. Number 1, what state you are considering on ...
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| Fired from last two jobs....relevent experience | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I have been fired from my last two jobs but stayed with both companies for a fair period of time...I ...
A: Christopher: I would have to understand the specifics behind your terminations to be sure as to how ...
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| Writing | 12/25/2008 |
Q: I am a first time job seeker - entry level and am strapped for cash after my studies. On my Resume, ...
A: Dave: I don't think a list of your college courses are even relevant on your resume. Instead, I ...
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| resume question | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I am trying to update my resume, and I want to make it the best possible. I have been working with ...
A: Ellen: If all of these positions were promotional opportunities and show an increase in ...
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| resume help | 12/4/2008 |
Q: do you know any websites that will post my resume online?
A: Danielle: I do not specifically endorse or promote companies that will post your resume online ...
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| no calls in five weeks | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I've gone five weeks without a call from my resumes. I am sending out 20-40 a week. I've been told ...
A: Debra: LInkedIn.com is a very valuable tool to do exactly what its name implies - link in to other ...
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| no calls in five weeks | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I've gone five weeks without a call from my resumes. I am sending out 20-40 a week. I've been told ...
A: Deb: Unemployment hit an all-time high today for the first time since 1994. We are living in a ...
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| Career Transition Help | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I am trying to make a drastic career change into the field of research and have been unable to do ...
A: Dolly: Without actually reviewing the resume for a critique specifically, I will attempt to provide ...
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| Nine jobs in 18 years | 10/29/2008 |
Q: Since graduating from college in 1989, I have worked at a variety of positions in sales, account ...
A: Karen: First of all, congratulations for stepping up and having your resume professionally done by ...
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| Salary History | 10/28/2008 |
Q: My husband recently interviewed for a position with a company in another state. The interview went ...
A: Jo: As a former HR professional, this is very common and I have even requested this information ...
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| Bartender needs help with resume | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I am in college and and since the day I started I have been bartending, while going to school full ...
A: Jackie: What you may want to do is market your transferable skills that you have acquired as a ...
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| last job only six months | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me. My last company went out of business. I was only there six months. Should I ...
A: Debra: Because you had no control over the company remaining in business, I think this job should ...
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| Resume Building | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I have a quick question about resume building, the thing is there are some college clubs that I'm ...
A: Albina: Listing these clubs on the resume is fine, but let me ask you a question. What have you ...
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| Work History | 9/9/2008 |
Q: How far back do I need to list employment? I have been with the same company for 13 years, should I ...
A: Shari: Your current role is fine in regards to speaking to your value added and worth to your ...
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| Re-entering Workforce | 9/4/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| poor work history | 8/13/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Resume help | 8/12/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Criminal history question | 7/30/2008 |
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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| GED | 7/27/2008 |
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 |
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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| Work History on Resume | 7/9/2008 |
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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| International Career Development | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I recently graduated from university with a Management:Global Business degree and my long term ...
A: Seth: Given the fact that you have said you are interested in considering a ...
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| Quitting my job? | 6/23/2008 |
Q: If I quit a job after about a year, would that look like job jumping on my resume? The job ...
A: Sean: The answer to your question depends entirely on whether or not, your previous job history is ...
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