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| Uploading My Resume | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I'm a recent college graduate and I'm (so far) unsuccessfully finding jobs so I decided to "revamp" ...
A: First, congratulations on your recent graduation! I know it is a tough market out there right now, ...
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| Help editing a cover letter | 7/11/2009 |
Q: Gooday Dr. Colleen Goeges Im a 19yr old female writing a letter of motivion to apply for an Air ...
A: It’s my pleasure to help you with editing your cover letter! My suggestions are below. There are a ...
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| resume | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I have been on Career Builders looking for a job, my friend typed me up a new resume sent it to me ...
A: So, you have a paper copy of your resume that you would like to convert to an electronic copy, ...
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| Help with job's location | 6/24/2009 |
Q: Georges: I am job hunting and sent an email to a former employer who is the VP of a USA based ...
A: First, I think it is a good sign that he is referring you for openings as it shows that he thinks ...
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| Compliments | 6/15/2009 |
Q: Georges: Is it ok to put past employer's compliments in my resume? Like "Roberto has led the best ...
A: Yes! In fact, adding an employer’s testimonial is a great way to make your resume stand out. You ...
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| resume question | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have a little issue that is causing me a lot of grief. I am applying for new jobs and the resumes ...
A: Don’t stress—your advisor is absolutely correct! Just as with job position titles, you can alter ...
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| Returning to work after medical leave | 5/24/2009 |
Q: Georges: I'm a 33 years old male who had to resign the position of Software Lead Engineer in 2003 ...
A: I would add the work you did with your father and the PC support work to your resume with the years ...
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| Returning to work after medical leave | 5/20/2009 |
Q: Georges: I'm a 33 years old male who had to resign the position of Software Lead Engineer in 2003 ...
A: I am sure the decision to go on medical leave was difficult, but taking care of yourself is ...
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| Resume writing help | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have been out of work for over a year now, and I am in my early 50's, which makes it more ...
A: There a few things you can do to enhance your resume and detract from the things that you feel might ...
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| How can I stand out amongst online applications? | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Georges, First I'd like to thank you for offering your job search expertise! I am a recent ...
A: It is my pleasure to offer some advice. As you know, it is a tough job market out there, so don’t ...
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| Help Getting Back on track? | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I would just like to ask a question regarding my re-entering the workforce. I am 20 years old, I ...
A: I’m really sorry to hear about the ordeal you have been through—handling so many things coming at ...
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| formats of resume | 1/21/2009 |
Q: tell me the different styles of resumes
A: Resumes can come in many forms, but the most common are the chronological and the functional. But, ...
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| resume | 12/29/2008 |
Q: Due to personal problems I have had a poor work record for the past 2 years. I have had a few jobs ...
A: Brief positions and work history gaps are often a source of stress when seeking a new position. ...
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| Publishing Resume | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I really, really appreciate your help with my resume. You had mentioned you wouldn't mind taking a ...
A: It’s my pleasure to help. My email address is dr.colleeng@gmail.com. You can send your formatted ...
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| Another question | 12/24/2008 |
Q: Merry Christmas Eve! I was impressed by your last answer... and I'm applying for my first real job ...
A: The “Summary of Qualifications” section would be in addition to a section for your “Education,” ...
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| Another question | 12/24/2008 |
Q: Merry Christmas Eve! I was impressed by your last answer... and I'm applying for my first real job ...
A: Merry Christmas Eve to you too! That’s exciting to be applying for your first FT job—and, I’ll be ...
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| Publishing | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I'm working on my entry-level resume for a publishing company. I'm applying to Random House, Harper ...
A: You ask a very good question, and I think it is part of our human nature to want to include ALL of ...
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| career change | 12/22/2008 |
Q: Georges: I have worked as a health care professional for over 20+ years. A few years ago I went back ...
A: I’m sure this has been very frustrating to deal with, especially during this difficult economy. My ...
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| Resume | 12/22/2008 |
Q: How do you list on a resume in the education section that you are a current graduate student but not ...
A: Yes, this is a question that comes up a lot for currently enrolled students. There are actually a ...
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| confusion | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I m confess about my career choice but hope you help you have some following characterization may ...
A: It seems that you have a creative spirit. Since you also enjoy independent projects and don't like ...
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| confusion | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I m confess about my career choice but hope you help you have some following characterization may ...
A: Just to clarify, you did work in engineering for awhile, but it was not a great fit, although you ...
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| confusion | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I m confess about my career choice but hope you help you have some following characterization may ...
A: Finding a career that is a perfect fit is a challenge, so confusion is quite normal. But, it is ...
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| hairdressing apprenticeship | 12/10/2008 |
Q: Im going to be applying for a apprenticeship position at a local hair salon. In their add it says ...
A: There are a few things you can do to make yourself stand out, even without formal hair styling ...
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