| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Hobby on Resume | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I'm an administrative assistant applying for jobs in business communications/marketing and I would ...
A: Of course you should include this somewhere in your resume! Remember that the resume is a snapshot ...
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| Resume Pep | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I am trying to find a job as a human Resource manager...unfortunately, I don't have any formal ...
A: You may have just answered your question without realizing it! For the Human Resource Manager ...
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| RESUME | 10/28/2009 |
Q: If I am still employed with a company, but am seeking employment from another company, should I list ...
A: These are all valid concerns when updating your current resume, or thinking about conducting a job ...
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| interview tips and preparation | 10/22/2009 |
Q: sir,i am having 7yrs experience in sales ,i have done btech mechanical,2yrs in printing,2yrs in ...
A: It would be difficult to tell you everything you need to know about interview preparation in a short ...
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| Cover letter to "Company Confidential" ad | 10/19/2009 |
Q: In responding to a "Company Confidential" ad, how do you address the cover letter? This will be ...
A: First, I have to remind you to make sure you mitigate the risk of identity theft by ensuring that ...
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| Resume | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I am a campus security director. Financially, the college I work at is in poor condition. I am ...
A: Sorry for the delay in response! Things have been very busy for me lately. One way you can ...
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| resume and cover letter | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I am a recent graduate with a BS in Health Sciences. I want to work on the administrative side of ...
A: Finally catching up for the end of the week here! I think you have much more than a degree, and ...
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| Software Developer Portfolio | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I'm a entry level software developer, do you think I need to create a portfolio? If so what kind of ...
A: I think every career professional should have a portfolio that documents their progression in a ...
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| stuck | 9/25/2009 |
Q: Need direction on resume writing. Have been with the same company for 18 1/2 years (travel ...
A: Without seeing your current presentation, it is hard to provide you with guidance on your wording or ...
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| B.S. degree opportunities | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I have a B.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology, however, the field is saturated and with the economy, ...
A: The answer to your question will largely depend on what other skills you possess, and the areas you ...
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| My Resume | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me if something is wrong with my resume please. I have tried to get a job for a year, ...
A: I appreciate that you sent your current information for a quick review. At first glance, if I were ...
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| Work History | 9/21/2009 |
Q: My work history does not look good since moving to Florida. I have had jobs that have ended after ...
A: Hey Christopher, Welcome back! Not a good idea. Remember that your resume is a snapshot of your ...
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| Work History | 9/21/2009 |
Q: My work history does not look good since moving to Florida. I have had jobs that have ended after ...
A: Great Question! First I will mention that many career professionals change jobs more often that ...
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| Resume for retirees | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I chose voluntary furlough/retirement in July 2008. At the time I was a administrative supervisor. ...
A: There are many strategies used when portraying experience or work history on a resume, so you have ...
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| Work experience issue | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I've got a little issue with my work experience. I have worked in the past but it's few and far ...
A: The best thing you have going for you is your age! First, I will ask you if you have been pursuing ...
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| Old information on my resume | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I'm wondering if there's anything I can do on my resume to make my age less obvious. Four years ago ...
A: Great question! I will start by telling you to remember that a resume is a snapshot of your career ...
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| 5 year gap in resume due to industrial accident | 9/9/2009 |
Q: Due to an industrial accident I was off work for 5 years. I had to have two total hip replacements. ...
A: It can be challenging to disguise negative information in the resume. In your case, most ...
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| grades | 9/1/2009 |
Q: On a qualifications brief, I am matching up the job requirements with the skills. I wrote that I ...
A: I think is is great that you have conducted research and are trying to target your resume based on ...
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| Relocation ? | 8/30/2009 |
Q: Lisa, I am currently searching for a director / management level position in a market that is 3 hrs ...
A: Great Question! I am sure you have already put some thought into this situation, and I bet that the ...
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| Animation Job Abroad | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I am an student of Animation in India so can I directly apply for job as a fresher in USA or any ...
A: Of course you can apply for jobs in other countries, and those that you feel you are qualified for. ...
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| Question about job application | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I was reading a job description but don't understand the following slang: "Regardless of talent, ...
A: Without having the entire job announcement available, I have to assume that this statement is along ...
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| Cover letter help | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I am going to apply to a job agency and they are requesting to submit a cover letter. The ones that ...
A: It is apparent that you understand is it always best to write a cover letter that is targeted to a ...
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| Use average GPA of two schools in resume | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I have attended two universities to get my bachelor degree. I spent two years at the first ...
A: Your suggestion would work fine, however the actual transcripts would tell a different story (not ...
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| Tempted to lie on resume | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I had to resign several years ago because of a medical problem and been self employed from my home ...
A: The first step is to have a great resume that will portray your value as a potential employee. ...
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| Cover Letter Help | 8/10/2009 |
Q: First and foremost, thank you for being kind enough to answer queries. There is a job which I am ...
A: It certainly will not hurt to include a brief statement about your current educational goals, and a ...
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| Salary ranges question | 8/8/2009 |
Q: How big the difference in salary expectations should be when asked to put that information in a job ...
A: Sorry it took a bit of time to get back to you! When answering your question, there are a variety ...
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| Salary ranges question | 8/6/2009 |
Q: How big the difference in salary expectations should be when asked to put that information in a job ...
A: You will find that a lot of companies request your previous salary, and they will sometimes (most ...
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| Cover Letter Help | 8/6/2009 |
Q: First and foremost, thank you for being kind enough to answer queries. There is a job which I am ...
A: I think you have done a great job on your cover letter! Each of us writes in a different way, so I ...
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| Should I be honest about why I got fired? | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I got fired from my job of almost a year and a half because of a problem with being late. At the ...
A: In a nut shell, you should always be honest about why you got fired. Being untruthful from the get ...
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| job transition | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I am trying to update my resume to go into a different career in the medical field preferred but ...
A: The best way to approach your situation is to identify a particular job you are interested in first. ...
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| Follow up | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I applied online for a job on July 10,2009. What do you recommend to do when you do not get a ...
A: Many times when you apply for a job online, you will not receive a response, and if you do receive a ...
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| resume help | 7/16/2009 |
Q: respected maam, how are you ? im shivkumar of india here. given below are two of my resumes. it has ...
A: It is difficult to provide you with the help you are seeking based on the information provided. If ...
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| Cover letter question | 7/11/2009 |
Q: How will the following statement look at the end of the cover letter? I am planning to relocate to ...
A: I think it sounds fine. You can ask the same question of a few different people, and you will ...
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| Where to list languages? | 7/6/2009 |
Q: Can I list the languages I know in my "Summary of Qualifications" section instead of a separate ...
A: Yes! In fact, being bi-lingual or speaking multiple languages in today's world is a valuable asset ...
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| new job | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I have been working at my current job for month. I just found another position that I am qualified ...
A: Since you have only been at the current position for barely a month, I see no reason for you to list ...
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| How and where to list promotions | 7/1/2009 |
Q: My previous employer promoted me after completing one year of employment. Where and how in my cover ...
A: I think this comment reflects your sincere desire to perform well in the positions you accept and do ...
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| Real name or nickname? | 6/30/2009 |
Q: My real name is Jimmy and am wondering if I should put Jimmy on my resume or James to look more ...
A: I think this is a matter of personal preference and a topic which reflects your personality and ...
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| Security clearance question | 6/24/2009 |
Q: Lisa: I am job hunting but have found that one company I would like to work with has the following ...
A: You will find that many companies who support the government as contractors, or those that are ...
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| Disclosing disability | 6/19/2009 |
Q: Suppose that I disclose (briefly) my disability on either my resume or cover letter because my ...
A: Did I miss your question? Sorry for the delay if so! You must be aware and prepared for questions ...
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| Mailing a resume | 6/19/2009 |
Q: Is it better to tri-fold your resume and cover letter or an 8x12 envelope? Is it more eye-catching ...
A: I recommend using the large envelope to preserve the nice presentation you worked so hard to create. ...
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| Unrelated education on resume | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I am preparing to apply for a job in the human services field. However, for the last 5 1/2 years (4 ...
A: Of course you can list your previous degree. As the most recent education, you can list your ...
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| Honors | 6/14/2009 |
Q: Is it a good idea to put the following honors on my resume: * Best engineering faculty GPA, ...
A: You are keeping me busy this week! Place the comment about your honors, or the GPA right under the ...
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| Quote on resume | 6/13/2009 |
Q: How will the following quote look in my resume: "Nothing in the world can take the place of ...
A: If I were you; I would not include anything in my resume that may offer up an opportunity for others ...
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| Resume and Cover letter help. | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I am a 34 year old female from India (single). I am trying to apply for a job in IT industry after a ...
A: I would be happy to take a look at your resume and cover letter for you. I usually provide a brief ...
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| Another comment from former employer | 6/11/2009 |
Q: After diving on my other employer's evaluations (also called Personal Business Plan) I found another ...
A: I recommend that you select the best statement, and the one that you feel will make the biggest ...
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| How to say I'm a fast learner? | 6/11/2009 |
Q: As you know IT is a very dynamic field. Most of the jobs I'm tring to apply request a lot of stuff ...
A: Most of us will always find ourselves lacking skills in one area or another that an employer finds ...
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| Can I put this on my resume? | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I'm updating my resume and would like to know if I can put the following statement made by a former ...
A: I think that will work fine, however I still don't think I would put the company there for the ...
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| Can I put this on my resume? | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I'm updating my resume and would like to know if I can put the following statement made by a former ...
A: I should have been more clear in my suggestion! You can annotate the comment, followed by the ...
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| Can I put this on my resume? | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I'm updating my resume and would like to know if I can put the following statement made by a former ...
A: Of course you can! I use statements of recommendation and things of this sort quite a bit when ...
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| Resume gaps | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 years gap because of illness but now I'm ready to join the workforce again as a computer ...
A: The first thing I will tell you to do is to be positive, confident, and upbeat about your situation. ...
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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: I think you are very smart for setting your goals early in life, and it sounds like you know exactly ...
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| Cover letter for career change | 5/30/2009 |
Q: ! I am a 24 year old female from India. Please advice on my situation: I had completed my ...
A: It sounds like you have finally found a career field in which you have a passion and sincere desire ...
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| Can you give me advice | 5/26/2009 |
Q: COVER LETTER for a teaching job May 26, 2009 Mr/Ms/Mrs. xxxxSuperintendent Name of School District ...
A: I think you have done a great job in compiling a cover letter, and would only make a few changes. ...
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| Returning to work after medical leave | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I'm a 33 years old male. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Computer Systems Engineering in 1997 ...
A: Hey Roberto, Glad I was able to help you a little bit. Keep in mind that rarely will you have to ...
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| Returning to work after medical leave | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I'm a 33 years old male. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Computer Systems Engineering in 1997 ...
A: I think you may be in better shape than you think when it comes time to portray your value to a ...
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| I was wondering if I could have an opinion please? | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if I could have an opinion please. I am 21 and have recently finished an apprentice ...
A: The advantage that you have in pursuing opportunities is that you are continuing to build upon a ...
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| Resume help | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I noticed that you do free reviews of resumes. May I send you mine for review. It has been a very ...
A: Of course you can send me your resume to take a look at. Most times, I can send you a sample or so ...
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| nickname | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I've asked you questions regarding resume help before and I would first like to thank you for your ...
A: Sure you can use your nickname on your resume, and the way you have written it above is a great way ...
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| Resume update | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I've recently updated my resume and think it reads well but I am not sure it has all of the ...
A: Wow! You have been busy in your job search. I may be able to provide you with some assistance. ...
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| Resume | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if it is possible for you to review my resume? If this is possible, please let me ...
A: Sure Jason, You are welcome to send your resume to my business e-mail at msparker@parkercprw.com ...
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| How to show general knowledge in a resume | 3/30/2009 |
Q: My concerns revolve around the skillsets section of my resume. As such, I have two questions for you ...
A: It is challenging to write for ourselves, and determine the best way to portray our skill set. ...
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| Hi | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I am currently a sophomore in college, pursuing a B.S. in political science with a double minor in ...
A: I will send you out a sample or two today. For this question, the first thing I would like you to ...
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| Hi | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I am currently a sophomore in college, pursuing a B.S. in political science with a double minor in ...
A: I understand the difficulty of pursuing professional experience while attending school, and so do ...
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| resume for current job | 3/24/2009 |
Q: i been at the same company for 9mos now,i started out as a treatment tech,then had cpr and hippa ...
A: I am glad to hear that you are progressing quite well! It would be impossible to tell you everything ...
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| Unrelated Job Experience Omit? | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I am currently updating my resume. I was made aware that the general standard for a reverse ...
A: This is a great question. First, let me say that you do not have to stick with one page if you ...
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| job application question... | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I recently filled out a 4-page downloadable aplication for a company from the "career" section of ...
A: It sounds as if you did all of the right things in completing your application and making sure to ...
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| Resume help | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I am currently study for my Masters degree from Gonzaga University, in Organizational Leadership. I ...
A: The advise you are receiving from various people is valid. By including the information about your ...
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| Letter Writing | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I am currently preparing a sample acceptance letter for a speaking engagement from a doctor of ...
A: Acceptance letters for either a job offer, or an engagement such as yours typically have just about ...
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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: There are a few places you can start in getting help with your resume. If you are on a tight budget ...
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| resume help | 2/14/2009 |
Q: i am BCA(bachler of computer application) student.please tell me what should write in my objective.i ...
A: I believe you may have written with a question that closely resembles this one before, and I ...
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| Terminated from four month job - Employer provide negative reference? | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I need help.. The job lasted four months. In Dec '08 I was terminated for performance reasons. ...
A: In situations like these I always recommend being honest. Stressing over the "What if...." question ...
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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: Great question! You can bet that you will receive as many varied responses to this question as the ...
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| hello | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I am a sophomore in college and am starting to look for internships in my field of Finance. However ...
A: You will find that many corporations will ask that you submit your resume online, even if they ...
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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: As you describe your situation, it sounds as if you already know the answer and just need ...
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| Covering letter vs Statement of Purpose | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I am applying for Ph.D. studentship and they required me to write both a covering letter and a ...
A: I understand how confusing it can be to identify the difference between a Cover Letter and a ...
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| resume | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I'd like to know if it's necessary to put ALL previous work in my resume. My past 2 years haven't ...
A: You do not have to list all of your work experience, but you must be prepared to answer any ...
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| resume | 12/22/2008 |
Q: Here is my situation. I am just finishing my second year at a University. They have a two year wait ...
A: I would advise you to introduce your resume with a cover letter, and provide a very brief ...
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| resume help? | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I have held different auto sales positions, but they have all shared the same duties...when putting ...
A: Your history provides a great opportunity to be creative in your resume preparation! You don't have ...
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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: You have been very busy! Without seeing your resume, it is difficult to determine the reason you ...
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| Different periods of employment with the same company | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I have recently been hired by a company I interned for 5 months ago. The job description for the ...
A: I think you have the right idea! Consider the following option(s) as well: Company A ...
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| Different periods of employment with the same company | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have recently been hired by a company I interned for 5 months ago. The job description for the ...
A: You can document this history in two ways. The strategy you use will be based on the content you ...
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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: It sounds like you have incorporated a smart strategy in your job search efforts by using both the ...
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| Return to Previous Employer | 10/9/2008 |
Q: How should being rehired read on my resume?
A: Just following up to make sure you have enough information to revise your resume. I hope the answers ...
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| Is there anything wrong with my resume? | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I have been applying for several jobs over the past three weeks mainly involving answering Ads on ...
A: At first glance, your résumé sports a great deal of information which will support your value to a ...
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| Resume "career objective" | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I've always had a difficult time thinking of a phrasing the career objective part of my resume. I'm ...
A: Your question is one that résumé writers are asked quite often. Most job seekers apply a standard, ...
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| Resume Building | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I have a question regarding my resume, the thing is there are many different types of college ...
A: The questions you pose are valid concerns for putting together a resume. Your activities indicate ...
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