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About Torski Dobson-Arnold
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Expertise
I can answer questions in regards to resume development, career transition, career planning, salary negotiation, the interview process, networking in a job fair/trade show environment, telephone screening and practically answer issue as it relates to career planning. With 10 years of being on the front lines of the applicant and recruitment process as a strategic human resources professional, I have the "insider track" to what sparks the interests of hiring managers to what top ten things you need to avoid when applying for new opportunities.

Experience
10 years in private and public strategic, professional human resources roles. 2 years as a professional resume writer, career coach. Own and operate an elite firm specializing in resume writing and other career services, Your Career Confidence, LLC (www.yourcareerconfidence.com)

Organizations
NAAAHR (National Association of African-Americans in HR) NRWA (National Resume Writers Association) AORCP (Association of Online Resume and Career Professionals) SHRM (Society of Human Resources Management)

Education/Credentials
BA, Marketing Management, Mary Baldwin College, VA MS, Human Resources Management, Troy University, AL PHR certification (awarded in 2006)

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Torski Dobson-Arnold 
In Category  Resume Help

SubjectDate Asked

Career change resume help11/1/2009
  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 ...
Merging Job Titles10/21/2009
  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 ...
Career Change Resume10/15/2009
  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 ...
Resume review10/15/2009
  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 ...
work history10/8/2009
  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 ...
Getting a job while on probation8/11/2009
  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 ...
Salary question8/9/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
Inspiring employees7/15/2009
  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 ...
Employment History verification7/9/2009
  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 ...
Career Transition7/2/2009
  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 ...
Relocation7/1/2009
  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 ...
Past Job Information6/19/2009
  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 ...
Not much work experience6/18/2009
  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 ...
Job Transition6/16/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Returning to work after medical leave5/21/2009
  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 ...
career5/21/2009
  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 ...
Job search with relocation5/20/2009
  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 ...
Resume help, Objection4/27/2009
  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 ...
Foreign Language Skills4/22/2009
  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 ...
resume3/31/2009
  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 ...
brick wall3/12/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
RESUME2/24/2009
  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 ...
Resume2/14/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
Advice2/10/2009
  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 ...
question about rehire1/25/2009
  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 ...
Need to Make a Smooth Transition1/18/2009
  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 ...
Resume question1/16/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
Fired from last two jobs....relevent experience1/5/2009
  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 ...
Writing12/25/2008
  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 ...
resume question12/20/2008
  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 ...
resume help12/4/2008
  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 ...
no calls in five weeks11/8/2008
  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 ...
no calls in five weeks11/4/2008
  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 ...
Career Transition Help10/30/2008
  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 ...
Nine jobs in 18 years10/29/2008
  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 ...
Salary History10/28/2008
  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 ...
Bartender needs help with resume10/19/2008
  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 ...
last job only six months10/16/2008
  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 ...
Resume Building10/5/2008
  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 ...
Work History9/9/2008
  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 ...
Re-entering Workforce9/4/2008
  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 ...
Employment Verfication9/2/2008
  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 ...
Employment Verfication9/1/2008
  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 ...
pitiful employment history8/29/2008
  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 ...
poor work history8/13/2008
  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 ...
resume help8/13/2008
  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 ...
poor work history8/13/2008
  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 ...
direct study8/13/2008
  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 ...
Resume help8/12/2008
  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 ...
direct study8/10/2008
  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 ...
qualifications brief8/8/2008
  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 ...
College On Resume and Applications8/5/2008
  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 ...
Criminal history question7/30/2008
  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 ...
GED7/27/2008
  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 ...
Resume Question7/22/2008
  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 ...
Work History on Resume7/9/2008
  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 ...
International Career Development7/3/2008
  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 ...
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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