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I will answer questions about resumes and how to do well on an interview. I am a former employment counselor and I have owned my own resume and career counseling business since 1982.

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Questions Answered By Expert Ruth Butler
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Subject	Date Asked

termination	11/8/2009
Q: I was terminated from my medical receptionist position after 5 yrs. My termination letter read I was ... A: I think one of the things I would do is - IF you had a good relation with the doctor is to contact ...
termination	11/5/2009
Q: I was terminated from my medical receptionist position after 5 yrs. My termination letter read I was ... A: The first thing you have to do is find out what kind of reference they will give you and who gives ...
cover letter without resume?	11/4/2009
Q: I know they say "never send out a resume without a cover letter" but is it just as bad to do the ... A: Sometimes it is ok to send out what I call a letter of intent. It is a letter giving highlights for ...
Career change resume objective	11/3/2009
Q: I completed my Bachelor of Engineering in 2006.I worked in an IT company for 2 years. I worked as a ... A: You have a few minor mistakes. First, if you are not sure of who you are sending the resume to, put ...
Career change resume objective	11/2/2009
Q: I completed my Bachelor of Engineering in 2006.I worked in an IT company for 2 years. I worked as a ... A: You need to call the Employment History, Professional Experience. You don't have enough detail ...
Career change resume objective	10/31/2009
Q: I completed my Bachelor of Engineering in 2006.I worked in an IT company for 2 years. I worked as a ... A: Change it to: Achievement oriented software engineer seeks an entry level position in the shipping ...
Resume	10/26/2009
Q: Sir can i apply for any job if i have experience but no certification or diploma degree however i ... A: It depends upon the company. Some companies will let you apply with experience, some insist that ...
Masters	10/8/2009
Q: I am looking for a job in the administrative side of healthcare. I have a Bachelors degree in ... A: Put where you are getting the MS in health administration Example: Akron University, Akron, Ohio ...
Many type of positions filled	10/5/2009
Q: I have worked 7 years in the IT profession, and 5 years as Security Officer/Manager, and 2 years in ... A: You have a few options. You can either do 2 resumes as you mentioned or transform your resume into ...
resume	10/1/2009
Q: My question to you is when you have experience working for a staffing agency how should you state ... A: Your way is acceptable. I also do something like this on the resumes I do: Pancoast Staffing ...
whats wrong with my resume??	9/26/2009
Q: I have been unemployed now for over a year. I'm not sure if my resume has something to do with it or ... A: Your educational background should go from the most current backwards. Thus, your certificate from ...
Multi-faceted employment gap	9/17/2009
Q: Ms. Butler - Last July I left a company where I'd worked for nine years to open a coffee and ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. I would not mention the fact that you went sailing ...
Downgrading jobs	9/3/2009
Q: Ms. Butler, I am a 50 year old man with a successful career in sales in my native country in South ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. It landed in my spam file. You probably should ...
Teminated after 31 years	9/1/2009
Q: I am having some difficulty knowing how to explain why I was terminated after 31 years of employment ... A: First of all, you may want to consider seeking legal counsel to see if your firing was warranted. ...
How do I gloss over getting fired?	8/5/2009
Q: I worked as a medical assistant for a family practice clinic for over a year and was fired a month ... A: What you are not saying is that you learned from this and will never be tardy again. You tell what ...
resume for internal posting	8/4/2009
Q: I want to apply for a position in my company. Everyone in my position has been job elminated and ... A: At the top of the resume you put your name, address, phone number, and email address. Skip 2 lines ...
writing resume	7/30/2009
Q: I was wondering how do you know what format to use when writing your resume and as far as the ... A: I don't use objectives in my resumes because they never sound quite right, and they limit you. ...
Language Skills on a resume	7/10/2009
Q: Ruth, I am a law student seeking employment with various law firms that have international offices ... A: As long as you continue to work on your Spanish, and even listening to Spanish language programs, ...
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: If your real name is Jimmy, then use Jimmy. Your resume will be judged on the contents, not by your ...
RELOCATION	6/29/2009
Q: Hi Ruth you have always been very helpful with your answers Will im at a crossroads Im out of job ... A: If you really want to move, you need enough money to live for at least 4-6 months in case you do not ...
How to handle being let go. Lie or truth?	6/19/2009
Q: This year I had a contract for one year in a school district as an aide. At the end of the year they ... A: I think your best option is to go with 2 - if they ask and only if they ask, tell them that you did ...
Leaving current position	6/15/2009
Q: What's a good way to say why you're leaving your current position, when it basically comes down to ... A: You simply say that although you enjoy the position, you have gone as far as you can go in terms of ...
Is there something wrong with my resume?	6/1/2009
Q: I am a 20 year old unemployed girl looking for a job. I have handed out 40 resumes with no call back ... A: There are a few things to consider here. First, let's talk about the resume. You need to put the ...
Returning to work after medical leave	5/23/2009
Q: I'm a 33 years old male who had to resign the position of Software Lead Engineer in 2003 because of ... A: I am glad you are feeling better. Since it is a long gap, you do have to address it. Since you ...
6 Week Job - Then Fired do I list on Resume	5/19/2009
Q: In 2002 I took a position, 3 weeks into the job I received excellent feedback both from the ... A: No, I think you are handling it perfectly. In light of the fact, that you have had a successful 7 ...
resume	4/10/2009
Q: i'm in 9th grade and people tell me that if i ran for class president, they would definitely vote ... A: I don't know how Japan looks at things, but I will give you the answer I would give if you lived in ...
letter for rehire	4/5/2009
Q: I was terminated from my previous job simply because my supervisor did not like me and we disagreed ... A: You need to call the human relations department or the new supervisor and simply ask when you may ...
resume advice	3/30/2009
Q: I'm having a difficult time structuring a resume and getting it noticed. I've held a variety of ... A: Do a google search on functional resumes. A functional resume allows you to select the skills from ...
should I be 100% honest on my resume?	3/25/2009
Q: I've been filling out job applications like for a month and nobody calls me back. I think the main ... A: I don't think this is the reason no one is calling you back. Usually, an employer will not call ...
Terminated from last job; how should I explain to potential employers?	3/11/2009
Q: I worked as a shipping clerk for over a year. It turns out that my bosses were doing some really ... A: I understand that you felt that you did the right thing by being honest, but if you are going to ...
cover letter	3/9/2009
Q: I have got 4.6 yrs of experence,3 yrs as product trainer with an insurance co, 1.6 yrs as a tech ... A: To Whom It May Concern: Use this if you don't have the name of the person I have over four years ...
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: This is a tough one. Try to postpone starting on Monday. Say something...like you are ill, or a ...
resume	2/23/2009
Q: I recently left a job after 9 months for new position with a start up medical practice. After nearly ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering this question. The followup ended up in my spam folder. You can ...
Four month job - Include or not include on resume?	2/13/2009
Q: I need help.. The job lasted four months. In Dec '08 I was terminated for performance reasons. ... A: Sorry for any delay in answering this. It landed in my spam file. Part of the answer depends ...
Advice	2/10/2009
Q: I am currently actively employed, but was thinking about trying to look for another job to further ... A: I am sorry for the delay in answering your question. It landed in my spam file. The employer will ...
Should I include current position if only been there 4 months	1/23/2009
Q: I have recently moved to a new company/position and have been there for 4 months. I am going back ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. For some reason, this went into my spam file. I ...
CV Help ref gaps?	1/22/2009
Q: Im helping my Girlfriend write her CV and need some help. She has been studying in Universary for 3 ... A: She doesn't have to specify that she is still in her 1st year. She simply states the name of the ...
Re: Lack of experience	1/12/2009
Q: How are you? I graduated last May with a degree in English, and since then I have not been able to ... A: You don't mention what types of jobs you are looking for. First of all, take out your objective. ...
Teaching resume	1/2/2009
Q: I am 39 and just earned my teaching license in Ohio this past summer. It is almost impossible to ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering your question. For some reason, it landed up in my spam ...
My fear because I don't have a degree	12/29/2008
Q: I have ten years or more in the retail business, like everyone else I started as a cashier and ... A: You are doing what you need to do to obtain that degree....that is all that matters. You are on the ...
What's wrong with my Resume	12/12/2008
Q: I applied for several job every day such as monster, yahoo and etc. I have not received any calls at ... A: There is nothing wrong with your resume. Most people that put their resume on Monster or Yahoo get ...
Checkered History	12/10/2008
Q: I graduated from a university in 2004 in engineering. I was at a company for a little over 2 years ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. You do have a fairly stable work history, so that ...
Interview Question, how to answer why I got dismissed/fired	11/21/2008
Q: How are you doing? I have a question regarding an interview question. I do not know exactly how ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering your question. For some reason this landed in my spam file ...
A Resume Dilemma	11/17/2008
Q: I am an older baby boomer. Due to many circumstances such as job eliminations, career change, ... A: I never received this question until today. So, I apologize so much for the extreme delay. You ...
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: I am not Lisa Parker, but Ruth Butler. Your question came to me, and I hope it is ok if I answer ...
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: I apologize in the extreme delay in answering your question. it landed in my spam file. If the job ...
Employment Gap	10/9/2008
Q: I had left an administrative assistant position 7 years ago to take full time care for my ... A: You just explained your gap perfectly! You left your administrative assistant position to care for ...
Resume Building	10/5/2008
Q: my concern and question is that I wanted to participate some of the college activities, and wanted ... A: You should not place the activities on the resume until you are currently taking them or have ...
resume	10/2/2008
Q: I had a course on multimedia from Brainware in India. placement officer of Brainware sent me to give ... A: Hobbies are ok if they are job related. However, surfing the internet is a bit of a stretch. Most ...
Education portion of a resume	8/26/2008
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 ...
explaining a gap	8/21/2008
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 ...
My Resume	8/14/2008
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 ...
advice...	8/13/2008
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 ...
resume preperation	8/5/2008
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 ...
I can't get a teaching job!	7/29/2008
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 ...
resumee	7/18/2008
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 ...
At Will Termation Help Please!!!!!!	7/15/2008
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 ...
building a resume	7/15/2008
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 ...
cover letter assistance	7/9/2008
Q: I am interested in assistance with my cover letter. I am a Social Worker and I received my Masters ... A: You can state a range in your cover letter that you are looking to earn. I wouldn't state one ...
regarding bpo	7/3/2008
Q: if suppose an interviewer ask that why do you wnt to leave your previous company? A: There are lots of reasons that a person may want to leave their company: More opportunity A chance ...
resumee	6/24/2008
Q: Respected Ma'am i am Mini Nair i have completed my MBA in banking &marketing .i have been trying to ... A: Yes, you need to make this clearer, so that an employer can see what you were doing at that time. ...
Sending Attachments	6/23/2008
Q: When sending attachments with a job application, should all attachments be at the end of the ... A: It is usually easier for the attachments to be at the end of the application. In that manner, the ...
resumee	6/19/2008
Q: Respected Ma'am i am Mini Nair i have completed my MBA in banking &marketing .i have been trying to ... A: I am sorry for the delay in answering this question. The question landed up in my "spam" folder and ...
Recent Grad who needs help writing a resume	6/17/2008
Q: The problem is I have no job relevant expierence. Is there a website where i can get an example of ... A: You may be able to get one at Monster.com. However, all you do is put your contact information ...
resume references after gap in employment	6/5/2008
Q: hope you can help! I'm applying for jobs at the moment and have come up against a problem with ... A: If you have kept in contact with former employees, you can use one of them. The agency your worked ...
Random House Publishing Group	6/2/2008
Q: I'm trying to find a resume writing service. I've searched Google and found about 11 billion to ... A: Try writing it yourself. Resume services are expensive and are mass produced in many cases. If you ...
Education	5/28/2008
Q: I am trying to write a resume for my boyfriend and am stumped on what to put down for his education. ... A: Since your boyfriend has other educational experiences, you simply list the computer courses at ...
Gap In Cv...	5/18/2008
Q: ) I have a bit of a problem regarding my job history/cv over the last 3 n a half years and Im not ... A: The good news is that you are 23. Many people graduate college at 22 and start their job search. If ...
Resume help	5/15/2008
Q: Ruth, I am a stay at home mom of 15 years. I recently earned my 2 year degree in Computer ... A: Sorry it has taken so long for me to answer this question. For some reason, it landed in my spam ...
Re: Resume	5/14/2008
Q: and I'm freaking out. I made a resume that seriously lacks. I do not have a lot of work experience, ... A: I am sorry to reply so late to your question. For some reason, this question landed in my junk ...
Work History	5/13/2008
Q: My name is Mechelle and I have been out of work for two years during those two years I received a ... A: I am sorry for the delay in answering your question. It landed in my junk folder and I just saw the ...
RESUMES	5/9/2008
Q: Hello Ruth you are always so nice and helful I still have not found employment I was wondering if ... A: By chance, are you Carolyn Kroger. I ask this because I found a question regarding a resume that ...
no work experience	5/7/2008
Q: i am in health care profession, after i finished college i took a break to have a family and now ... A: Your resume will look the same as someone that just graduated from college. You cannot make up ...
returning to work	5/2/2008
Q: I am returning to the paid work force after a 9-year absence. During this time, I have stayed home ... A: You need not put the year you graduated from college. Also, you can go back 10-15 years, so age is ...
resume	4/26/2008
Q: What do they mean when they ask for business references on a resume? A: These are people who you worked with in a business situation. Supervisors, former bosses, even ...
Required guidance	4/18/2008
Q: I want to improve my resume such that it will speak for my personality and talent . here is my ... A: I apologize in the delay in answering your question. The question did not come thru to my inbox for ...
First job resume in healthcare	4/8/2008
Q: I am a stay at home mom. I have not worked for almost 9 years. My last job was a bartending job ... A: I apologize in the delay in answering your question. This landed in my junk file which does not ...
Cover Letter	3/31/2008
Q: I had a question related to when you write a cover letter, should you, or should you not, state why ... A: I apologize for the lateness in answering your question. For some reason, it landed in my junk ...
out of country	3/29/2008
Q: i would like to know about this predicimant i am in , i graduated from high school 10 years ago went ... A: You would probably do best using a functional resume format. A functional resume format is where ...
How to answer "Why Did You Leave?"	3/28/2008
Q: I am attempting to word job applications. My last position was in the field I would like to pursue, ... A: You're right, you don't want to put did not successfully complete the probationary period, as that ...
Injury in a resume	3/26/2008
Q: What should I put in a resume where I have taken time off (3 years)to recover from a fall off a semi ... A: You probably would be better off using a functional type format instead of a chronological one. In ...
change career	3/25/2008
Q: I m an engineer want to access media world & advertisement , but unfortunately I haven't an ... A: I will fix your punctuation. With that said, you need to get some formal experience or training. ...
woops... here is my resume. Please review it for me and be my critic	3/18/2008
Q: Street address MORGANTOWN, WV 26508 email address name GOAL Acquire employment with Miller ... A: The resume seems ok. Instead of the heading of work, use Professional Experience, or Employment ...
Entry Level with Bad Work History	3/9/2008
Q: I recently left a job after 5 months on bad terms. I was being bullied in the workplace and as it ... A: I am so sorry for the delay in answering your question! I was having some computer difficulties. ...
Resume may not be cutting it.	3/7/2008
Q: I'm 44 years of age, in dire need of a job and have received a great deal of advice on the structure ... A: Truthfully, I know many people that never have gotten a great response on those web sites. I would ...
resume question	2/21/2008
Q: What would a cover sheet consist of if you are sending your resume to a company that did not ... A: A cover letter for that type of job is similar except for the first paragraph. Dear ______________: ...
resume	2/7/2008
Q: I worked at a university, then left the State for a few years, came back and got a job with the same ... A: Yes, you simply list it like this: Example: University of Akron, Akron, Ohio Manager, 2005- ...
What Am I Doing Wrong??	2/4/2008
Q: I recently re-vamped it because it was definitely too much information, since them I have been ... A: First of all, let me make two suggestions. You are going in too early for the interview. It's fine ...
education	2/1/2008
Q: I'd like to know how I can emphasize the college courses I have taken related to the internship I am ... A: Example: Educational Background University of Akron, Akron, Ohio Graduated May 2007 with a ...
emphasizing education	1/31/2008
Q: Remember I wanted to emphasize education on my resume? I thought it would be good to list my grades. ... A: You can either put this information in the cover letter or in the resume...not both. Do not list ...
why did you leave the company	1/31/2008
Q: I was terminated from a well known company after 10 years of service for violating the ... A: It seems that have to tell some of the story since you are not eligible for rehire. You need to ...
education	1/30/2008
Q: I'd like to know how I can emphasize the college courses I have taken related to the internship I am ... A: You can start off the resume by listing your educational background and a short listing of the ...
objective, page limit, skills summary, subheadings	1/28/2008
Q: I've been browsing through the questions posted here and the answers you've given. I've noticed ... A: I apologize for the extreme delay in answering your question. I just got a new computer and I was ...
Fruasted job hunter	1/26/2008
Q: 've been job hunting for 2 months now; I thought I had a pretty good resume (Targeted, well written, ... A: I apologize for any delay in answering your question. I got a new computer system and just got up ...
Older Adult College Graduate	1/23/2008
Q: I am graduating this coming May with a teaching degree. I graduated high school 25 years ago. I was ... A: Congratulations on your upcoming degree! I would only go back 10 years. Be sure to include your ...
advice needed	1/22/2008
Q: Ruth, Thank you for your time. I have been busy taking care of my three children for the last 10 ... A: You are in a situation many people are in, so that is a good thing! Hopefully, you have done some ...
Rehire Cover Letter	1/22/2008
Q: About a year and a half ago, I worked for a company for 3 months before returning to school. I ... A: You could start something like this: I worked for your company for a 3 month period _________. I ...
RESUME	1/19/2008
Q: Hello Ruth you have gave me so important resume information in the past I was wondering if i should ... A: The best way to list temporary work is to list the temporary agency and then list examples of the ...
Better Resume	1/13/2008
Q: I have pasted below my resume for your persual. Could you please tell where and which place I have ... A: Take out the objective. This should be written on the cover letter and the passport details. Cut ...
Do I List Year Graduated? Do I List Years Employed?	1/6/2008
Q: I'm a recently retired high school teacher with 35 yrs. of experience. However, I'd really like to ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. Do not put down the year you graduated college. ...
To add career break	12/30/2007
Q: Around 3 years ago I took a 3 month unpaid sabattical from work. A month before I was meant to ... A: This is kind of complicated - only in the sense that if the prospective employer calls for ...
hello sir	12/24/2007
Q: can I send you my resume to check it & give me yout opinion if you agree , please tell me where can ... A: It seems your followup question got "lost" in cyberspace. I just received it now. Take out the ...
GED on resume	12/15/2007
Q: A question asked in the forum was……..I am trying to write my first resume and I came to a block in ... A: If an application is given, you must fill out the application. You may also give them a resume and ...
awards and achievements section?	12/10/2007
Q: How would you format awards and achievements on a functional résumé? Would I have to put the city ... A: In a functional resume you list your categories of expertise and then at the bottom you give your ...
Question	12/7/2007
Q: I got hired at a cold storage warehouse and two weeks into the job I had suffered a concussion. I ... A: Truthfully, if you can avoid putting it on the resume, I probably would not list it. Part of the ...
resume	11/29/2007
Q: i am doing a resume for my son, he is 16 yo, and has just left school, after completing his year 10 ... A: In the United States, we usually don't make a resume for someone 16. Also, on a resume we don't ...
resume	11/29/2007
Q: i am doing a resume for my son, he is 16 yo, and has just left school, after completing his year 10 ... A: Most 16 year olds do not require a resume. Where do you live? I am guessing someone in Europe. ...
placing GED completion on a resume	11/24/2007
Q: How do I list GED completion for a resume on a lower entry job? I heard that education is not ... A: It depends. If you have courses that relate to the job you are applying for, you should list them. ...
Experience	11/18/2007
Q: I am wondering how to write in my resume a job that I held for a few months. I have a few jobs where ... A: It depends. First of all, how stable was your job history before this job? Are you sure you wish ...
Resume importance	11/17/2007
Q: How important is it to have a resume when applying for a job? I am looking for my first job and have ... A: It depends upon what type of position you are applying for. The more professional the position, the ...
Resume	10/30/2007
Q: I am looking for someone to prepare a professional resume for me. Do you prepare resumes through ... A: I volunteer my time. I don't prepare resumes thru this site because I am too busy with my full time ...
resume help	10/29/2007
Q: I have a problem. I have been out of work for the last 4 years, but I have been actively looking. A ... A: First, I apologize for the delay in answering your question. I did not receive it until now. ...
Letter of Intent	10/25/2007
Q: I am writing a letter of intent for a job as an administrative assistant in a human resources ... A: I am not sure I understand your question. A letter of intent is simply a cover letter applying for ...
Addressing Resume Gaps	10/14/2007
Q: I have 2 major gaps in recent work history and am not sure how to deal with them. The most recent ... A: You may fare better with a functional resume format. Do a google search on this type of resume and ...
resume	10/12/2007
Q: I'm coming our of hibernation (mommyhood) and becoming a career woman again. Could you please lead ... A: You need to sit down and try to remember the dates as far as the years you were at a particular ...
work	9/24/2007
Q: didn't know were to put this question so i thought i would ask you, i am 16 and i have a part time ... A: The first thing I would suggest that you do is talk to them about this situation. Have you ...
RESUME	9/1/2007
Q: Hello Ruth I wanted to tell you your information has been helpful to me I want to ask you Do you ... A: I am glad my information has helped you! I would mention in your cover letter that you are looking ...
Soon-to-be graduate	8/31/2007
Q: I am writing my resume for some internship positions I am applying for that will start after I ... A: You simply list your education background as such: University of Akron, Akron, Ohio Expected ...
Resume Objective	8/25/2007
Q: I have a special situation where I am a fresh graduate in IT, but my internship was with ... A: Truthfully, I don't use obejectives in a resume because they sound so contrived or "canned." You ...
resume critiquing	8/20/2007
Q: i am planning to apply for a part time job at university, which i will be starting this september ... A: Here's the main problem with the resume. You give me the place where you have worked and the ...
Please Help	8/6/2007
Q: I am currently updating my resume for my school to get a new internship position. My question is ... A: Your resume is really ok the way it is. You might want to add a little bit more under your ...
Resume	7/29/2007
Q: Hello Ruth i was wondering if i should put all my job experience on my resume I have work alot of ... A: What I usually do with temp jobs is list the temporary agency and then a sample of the types of ...
Employment with a felony record	7/23/2007
Q: I will be graduating in December 2007 with a B.A. in History and have been accepted to Master's ... A: I want to congratulate you on turning your life around. We all make mistakes, some worse than ...
H.S. Diploma- on a resume. Is it verified?	7/23/2007
Q: I have a huge dilemma. I am 26 years old, and I dropped out in the 11th grade. I have gotten ... A: I gave you the best answer I could with the information you had given me. You may rate anything you ...
Resume Info Questions	7/12/2007
Q: I was wondering how many years back you should go on your experience part of your resume. I have ... A: If you have been a student, you can list only the positions that you feel are valuable and ...
resume	7/10/2007
Q: good morning sir.i m doing mca from ignou and completed 'o' and 'a' level from doeacc society of new ... A: The resume should be factual, set up attractively, and put on good quality bond paper. Use light ...
Resume help	7/10/2007
Q: Butler, I am applying for a personal trainer position at commercial gyms, and was wondering if you ... A: First of all, take out the objective. The objective would be better utilized in the cover letter. ...
Resume help	7/1/2007
Q: Hello i was interesting to relocate out of state hopefully NC i was wanted to know if i should send ... A: I apologize for the extreme delay in answering this question. For some reason, your question went ...
Education	6/30/2007
Q: I am an emerging Public Relations Professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications/PR. ... A: You list the first college where you received your degree. Example: University of Akron, Akron, ...
Should I include the fact that I was hired from a temp agency?	5/10/2007
Q: I've worked for four years at a company, but the first year was part of a temp agency. After that ... A: You just need to list the position as a whole. It is not necessary to break it up into the first ...
Felonies and Job Looking	4/29/2007
Q: I am a felon, but have since bettered myself. I am very interested in helping teens that are going ... A: Congratulations on your achievements. It is good that you have a mission to help kids and all you ...
what's wrong with my resume, it's not working	4/18/2007
Q: Debo7153@comcast.net Professional Profile Legal assistant, Legal administrative assistant. ... A: When you say this resume isn't working, how many resumes did you send out and what types of ...
Career Change and my Resume	4/14/2007
Q: I am contemplating a career change from being a high school biology teacher into the private sector. ... A: A functional resume would work for you, but in order to write one, you have to have some ideas of ...
Help!	4/3/2007
Q: I am a college student looking for temporary work for the summer while I am out of school and ... A: You will list your name, address, email, and telephone number at the top of the resume. Skip two ...
Career shifting stay-at-home mom	3/20/2007
Q: I have been a stay-at-home mom for the past three and a half years. Prior to that I had a 10-year ... A: I apologize in the delay in answering your question. For some reason, it just came thru to my email ...
employment on resume	3/20/2007
Q: here is myI started working for my brother last summer, he is closing the office and relocating. I ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. For some reason, it just came thru now. I would ...
FIRST JOB	2/11/2007
Q: I'm in high school right now.I really don't know what to put on my resume. Can you please help me? ... A: Most jobs for someone your age don't even require a resume...just an application. However, if you ...
Cover letter	2/6/2007
Q: I found a job that looks perfect for me. I just graduated and I'm scared out of my head to apply... ... A: DO NOT state how much you want your salary to be. This is not something you state in a cover ...
resume help	1/11/2007
Q: Well I am trying to make a resume right now and I am having trouble with deciding what to put under ... A: First of all, I apologize for the delay in answering your question. My server was giving me ...
Education	1/5/2007
Q: I have 18 years of good experience with the same company. My field is the high tech industry, but I ... A: Forgive the big delay in answering your question. My server was having problems. You can list ...
cover letter - resume	1/4/2007
Q: My question is actually about cover letters. I have never written one and am searching for a job as ... A: Forgive the delay in answering your question. My server was down. A cover letter simply indicates ...
fired because of drug use	12/20/2006
Q: I am a veterinary technician. Five months ago, I was fired from my job for failing a drug test. A ... A: You have a fairly stable work record. What you have to figure out now is can you go somewhere else ...
fired because of drug use	12/19/2006
Q: I am a veterinary technician. Five months ago, I was fired from my job for failing a drug test. A ... A: This depends upon a few things. First of all, how long were you employed at this job before you ...
Re: Resume help	12/6/2006
Q: My question for you is that I am currently updating my resume to reflect my current job that I am ... A: What you want to do is list the company that placed you as a temp. You want to give the actual job ...
My actual degree is not in my career field	11/27/2006
Q: I have and economics degree but I have been doing accounting work for publicly traded and private ... A: I think you need to use a functional resume. A functional resume emphasis the skills you have ...
Re: How to place a temp position on a resume	11/24/2006
Q: First, thank you in advance for taking the time out to read my question. Let me begin with a brief ... A: The best way to handle this is to simply list the temporary agency you are working for. Example: ...
Work History & Punctuality Interview answers	11/15/2006
Q: I am 36 years old and I have had several jobs however, my problem is that with some of my previous ... A: You have a good amount of stability being at a position almost 5 years. There is no reason, as long ...
Should I Omit a 1 month job from my resume?	11/15/2006
Q: I recently left a huge financial services firm after a month on the job. I ultimately decided that ... A: I apologize in the delay in answering your question. For some reason, it just came thru to me now. ...
8 years to finish a ph.d lools bad on resume?	11/9/2006
Q: my husband is finished up his ph.d in biophysics. it would be his 8th year next year.I am worried ... A: It just depends upon the reasons why it took 8 years. For instance, if he worked full time and had ...
GED Confusion	11/7/2006
Q: How does a GED look on a resume? If it comes down to two people, one with a high school diploma and ... A: A GED at least looks like you made the effort to go back to school and graduate. In some cases, ...
resume'	10/24/2006
Q: I was laid off from a job in an accounting position last December. In the meantime, I have helped ... A: I am sorry you feel that I am "only here to sell books". I do this work on this site for free. ...
cv	10/13/2006
Q: can you guide me some important tips for interview for a job of mba level and what contents my cv ... A: As I mentioned before, I don't speciaize in CV's. I can however, help you in the area of ...
Resume..why was I fired?	10/11/2006
Q: Good day. I was recently terminated from my job with the city that I live in. I was employed as an ... A: I am very sorry for your troubles. This is very complicated and you may be better served consulting ...
What is wrong with my resume?	10/6/2006
Q: I've been looking for a job for well over 4 months now and I haven't had any takers. I suspect its ... A: The first thing you need to change is your verb tenses. If the job is from the past...change the ...
how to write Resumes	10/4/2006
Q: I would like to know how to make a resume I dont have that much job background bit i am up for a new ... A: If you have time, go out and get a book by M. Yates called Knock Em Dead Resumes. This book gives ...
call center resume	10/1/2006
Q: I would want to apply in a call center here in the philippines and I do not know what shall I ... A: If you are a high school student, you need to include your name, address, phone and email. You ...
check my resume	9/14/2006
Q: i am a fresh graduate of aeronautical engineering. being new i dont have much experience in resume ... A: If you are going to use this resume in the USA, I recommend you taking out the personal information. ...
Resume Questions and Clarification	9/14/2006
Q: Good Morning Ms Butler, I am separating from the military after 9 years of service and I'm looking ... A: The objective can be put in the cover letter. I hardly use resume objectives because they always ...
background check	9/11/2006
Q: I graduated from college in May. I am taking a year off till I head for graduate school next year. ... A: I don't think the adult film industry is a great bet as far as when they do a background check. I ...
Resume - Employment history	9/11/2006
Q: In May06 left a great job in LA where I had an excellent relationship with the management and ... A: It depends. Sometimes if a company does a background check on you, even though you don't list the ...
Resume Trends	9/9/2006
Q: I would like to ask if you see any trends for characteristics companies are looking for on resumes. ... A: It depends on the field that you are pursuing. Certainly, in some areas foreign language ability is ...
First Resume, out of High School	9/8/2006
Q: I graduated from high school this year and I was wondering what all I should put in my first resume. ... A: You should list your name, address, phone number, and email address at the top of the page, ...
resume for student	9/2/2006
Q: yes unfortunetly they require a resume along with an application they asked me to fill out... i just ... A: Put your name, address, phone number and email centered on the top of the paper. Then list your ...
resume for student	9/2/2006
Q: . ive never had a job before so thats also a big factor..i donno how or what to write in my resume ... A: Usually for someone of your age, you don't need a resume and employers don't expect a resume. I ...
resume help	9/2/2006
Q: how to prepare an effective resume to do well in an interview for the post of sales executive in an ... A: This type of resume would be prepared the same way as any sales resume. You want to list your ...
resume:followup	8/28/2006
Q: i've only had one job and i only have one reference (former supervisor). i worked it for about 8 ... A: You can make a decent resume with that information. It will be short, but that's ok. Make sure you ...
been a while since I have worked	8/17/2006
Q: Followup To Question - Hi there, It has been 5 years since I have been employed. I had been a ... A: You could call HR and simply ask if you can have copies of your evaluations. Some companies will ...
Need cover letter/ letter of intent help	8/17/2006
Q: Im seeking a job as a personal assistant working for an author. However, my last two jobs were ... A: This is a tough one because the type of experience you have had previously is not really applicable ...
been a while since I have worked	8/17/2006
Q: It has been 5 years since I have been employed. I had been a social worker, burned out. I have ... A: You're still in good shape. You have a stable work history all in all. You can simply say that in ...
been a while since I have worked	8/16/2006
Q: It has been 5 years since I have been employed. I had been a social worker, burned out. I have ... A: A lot of people take time off to go back to school and take care of family issues. You can simply ...
Resume Vs. Background Check Form	8/5/2006
Q: Ruth, I left a job off of my resume because I didn’t want to look like a job hopper. I had, had ... A: This is a tough situation. I would list the two jobs and label them internships, as internships are ...
First Job	8/3/2006
Q: I'm currently at the age where I should ge my first job, & I was wondering what my resume should ... A: Your educational background should be on there including any extracurricular activities you might ...
Interview question..Why were you fired?	7/28/2006
Q: I worked for health care practice for 3 years and I was let go because they felt that I violated a ... A: It depends upon the company what type of information they will give out...some will only give out ...
cover letter	7/18/2006
Q: My career goal is to work for a few years and then get my MBA with a focus in Accounting. I'd think ... A: A cover letter simply states your attention. It goes something like this: Dear Mr. Adams: ...
letter of intent	7/11/2006
Q: I want to apply for a job. I need to send a letter of intent. Is this different from a cover letter? ... A: A letter of intent is the same as a cover letter. You put in what position you are applying for, a ...
Please Check my resume	7/10/2006
Q: Fahad Muhammad Adiel (Behind Butt Rice Mills Railway Road Moh. Salamat Pura Kamoke District ... A: I am sorry in the delay in answering your question. Due to aystem difficulties, the question did ...
Bad work history	7/7/2006
Q: I have a previous position that i would like to add to my resume because the experience is relevant ... A: Were you fired, did you quit, or did you resign? If a prospective employer would call that employer ...
where do I find B.S. degree jobs	7/5/2006
Q: Can you show me how a resume should look like and how to do well on interview. Also, I have one ... A: Some jobs that you would be qualified to do with a B.S. degree in biochemistry are the following: A ...
Cover letter/resume for other career	7/2/2006
Q: I just graduated a well known trade school. My major was Painting & Coating Technology with an ... A: You have to put the focus on skills. In other words, what skills and abilities did you learn in ...
How to prepare a resume?	7/2/2006
Q: I work for a goood chain of hotels, i wanted to switch on my job with my present experience for a ... A: I apologize for this answer being late. For some reason, it did not get thru to me until now. ...
Resume	6/20/2006
Q: I have worked in my family's restaurant for 33 years. I'm 50 years old now. We closed our restaurant ... A: I think if you polish your skills, get your keyboarding speed up by practice and if you are ...
Too long at the fair?	5/15/2006
Q: Answer - Dear Chuck: I don't agree that you are too old or that staying in a position longer than ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering this question. I had trouble accessing this site due to a ...
Cold Calling Potential Employers	5/1/2006
Q: What do you think about cold calling your potential employer? I've cold called a few potential ... A: Some people are good at cold calling and some are not. You have to have a knack for it. If it ...
i am a law student and i am...	4/17/2006
Q: i am a law student and i am speaking at a local bar association. i would like to put that event on ... A: There are a variety of ways to do that. You could have a separate entry entitled Achievements or ...
Review my resume?	4/16/2006
Q: ------------------------- Thanks for your quick response. I'm not using a cover letter, since all of ... A: You are in a sense doing a cover letter, it is just done via email! I would not take anything out ...
Review my resume?	4/16/2006
Q: I've been looking for work for a few mos, almost exclusively thru web agencies. CareerBuilder, ... A: I know a lot of people that have luck with internet resume sites, but I also know a lot of people ...
How to show recent but brief experience on resume	4/13/2006
Q: I worked in the finance field and recently switched careers and joined a commercial real estate firm ... A: I agree that it may be best to simply list this experience as an internship. Or, you can simply ...
2 A.S. to 1 B.S.	3/31/2006
Q: My field is IT. I have an A.S. in Manufacturing and am matriculated (part time) for a B.S. in ... A: Any further education is noted. However, it really depends upon the company and their view of how ...
Employment Background Screening	3/30/2006
Q: Ms. Butler, I am a 33 yr old who works in the Web Development industry. I have been with the same ... A: I don't know exactly what is revealed during a background check. That depends upon the company and ...
resume cover sheet	3/23/2006
Q: I recently graduated from a school of allied health and trying to spread resume out and want to have ... A: A cover sheet is a cover letter. In other words, when you send a resume out, you must write a ...
resume writing	3/21/2006
Q: My name is Geetha and I have a masters degree in Biochemistry from India.I completed masters in 1999 ... A: Please go to your local library or bookstore and buy a book by M. Yates on resumes called Knock Em ...
when i am attending the interviews...	3/20/2006
Q: when i am attending the interviews on that moment i forget all those things and i can not answer ... A: Many people get nervous on interviews. You need to practice doing "mock" interviews. Try to find a ...
Should I list my Masters degree or not?	3/13/2006
Q: I have recently started a job search and I'm focusing squarely on positions for which I am strongly ... A: I think you are wise to customize each resume that you send in. Many people do not do that. I ...
Resume help - followup	2/17/2006
Q: Is it possible for you to critique my resume (it's in a functional format)? I can't exactly cut and ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering. My server was down. This is a good start...but you need to be ...
Cover letter	2/11/2006
Q: I am interesting in writing an effective cover letter. According to your oppinion which is the ideal ... A: Monster.com should have samples of cover letters you can look at. Knock Em Dead Resumes/Cover ...
effective communication	2/6/2006
Q: Me resumes i send them via e-mail.I attach them in my e-mail. So far i was writing nothing. I want ... A: The first problem seems to be your grasp of the English language. I don't mean this is a bad way, ...
Resume writing service	1/22/2006
Q: How much should i expect to pay for the help of a resume writing service. Do you feel that these ... A: It's not just a matter of how much a company charges to write a resume. I would want to make sure ...
Resume help	1/6/2006
Q: I am doing my first resume and would like to receive help as I prepare my document. Could you make ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. For some reason, the server was down and I did not ...
Resume Writing	12/29/2005
Q: I came across this website through a friend that I have never met, and I believe it is the best ... A: Are you getting interviews from the resume you are submitting? If so, how many interviews have you ...
High School Resume	12/12/2005
Q: I am 18-years-old and a senior in high school. I need some advice on what necessities I should ... A: Usually, you don't send a "resume" per se to colleges to review. They send you an application and ...
finding a better job	12/8/2005
Q: I am needing some advice with finding a new job. I live in Texas. Dispite not having finished high ... A: I am not familiar with the laws in Texas, but I don't think they are allowed to give out your exact ...
Rehire	12/4/2005
Q: Greetings, I previously worked for Intrawest at a ski resort 4yrs ago. Presently I'm taking a ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering this, but my computer was down. I would probably just call the HR ...
Cover letter or no cover letter?	11/18/2005
Q: My name is Melinda Mantilla. I have been helping my husband try to find a job by applying him online ... A: Yes, I think you need to address the two issues you mention on a cover letter. They may not be ...
Resume when promoted	11/8/2005
Q: My questions regards how to prepare a resume when promoted within a company. I was a sales and ... A: You actually list the bank one time, but do subheadings. Example: ABC Bank, Maryville, Ohio, 2000 ...
Resume	10/19/2005
Q: I keep coming across the question "What unique qualities will you bring to the company?" How do i ... A: There is no right or wrong answer to this question. Every individual has unique talents and ...
Resume and Coverletter	10/17/2005
Q: I have copy and pasted my resume and coverletter. I will be thankful if you review it and give me ... A: Your resume and letter is very good. I would take out the salutation Dear Hiring Manager and change ...
Need some help	9/28/2005
Q: I have a bit of a dilemma: I'm a recent college graduate who received a B.A. in history, which ... A: There are a few ways you can go. You could register at a temporary employment agency and work ...
Include latest, 6-month job on resume?	9/22/2005
Q: I was fired from a job at the beginning of Sept. after 6 months with my last employer. I had come ... A: You need to know what type of reference they will give you if you decide to leave it in. You need ...
being firing	9/22/2005
Q: I was working as a marketing assitant for a major insurance company in asia for four months. i ... A: There are two ways you can handle this situation. If you were only there 4 months, you can decide ...
Competency Resume	9/16/2005
Q: Where do I find competency resume writing? A: If you are asking me where you can find someone to write your resume, there are many options. Many ...
Employment gap	9/5/2005
Q: Ruth, Hello! I recently graduated from college and have a two year employment gap. I have paid my ... A: So sorry for the delay in answering your question...I was having server problems. When did you ...
Resume	9/3/2005
Q: Ruth, Any tips would be greatly appreciated. PAUL F. ARNONE 3730 Sipes Lane, Charlotte, NC 28269 ... A: Since you want to work in the IT field...you need to move your computer experience up toward the top ...
Resume Format	9/2/2005
Q: I recently dissolved a landscaping partnership. I am returning to the corporate world and am not ... A: What type of position are you seeking in the corporate world? How long were you at the financial ...
Writing Resume	8/30/2005
Q: I have been working as a freelance trainer and group facilitator for the last 13 years and have ... A: MacNeela: I would list some of the groups, but I would go into detail about what types of things ...
Negotiating the salary	8/17/2005
Q: I would need $5.00 more a hour. Followup To Question - This is the scenario. I have been on an ... A: That is a big gap and I don't know truthfully if they would pay that much more per hour. You have ...
Finding a job after graduation	8/9/2005
Q: I have a relative, a young man who received a associate in civic engineering and a bachelor degree ... A: Chicago is a large area, so that is encouraging. He needs to have a plan. He needs to tell ...
resume	8/6/2005
Q: I thought my resume was ok. Now I am concerned that it has many errors I can't see. I am including ... A: First of all, take out your objective. It is too broad and truthfully, I don't even use them when I ...
resume and cover letter	8/2/2005
Q: Butler! i have a question..this is for a friend of mine. for 16 years, she worked full time in a ... A: It is hard to get a job at any age...and 48 is not really old. She does have experience...she ...
Resume for older person	7/12/2005
Q: ------------------------- Followup To OK - I will try it. The bad thing is I can't even put all ... A: If you are having trouble doing a regular chronological resume, you may be better off with a ...
Resume for older person	7/10/2005
Q: I worked at one company from age 17-age 47 when I retired after 30 years experience and numerous ... A: I will be happy to look at your resume and make suggestions free of charge. Just cut and paste it ...
Resume Preperation	7/7/2005
Q: Recently I left my job and is in pursuit of finding a new job as I.T Manager. I have heard of resume ... A: I'll be glad to look at your resume. Just cut and paste it and send it in a followup question. If ...
life experience on a resume	7/4/2005
Q: I am wondering how to list my 27 years experience raising a family of 11 children in a resume. What ... A: In order to raise a family of 11 children, you have a lot of life skills such as organization, time ...
Personal References	7/2/2005
Q: I have been a full-time parent for the past 7 years, I am now trying to reenter the work force. ... A: If you go to church or temple regularly you can use clergy as a personal reference. If you do not, ...
My resume with no work experience	6/14/2005
Q: -------------------------From 20 to about 27 I was a stay at home Mom then I did Cashiering for ... A: Your best bet is to use a functional resume format. In a functional format, you concentrate on ...
My resume with no work experience	6/14/2005
Q: I am a 36 year old woman that just finished Katherine Gibbs College for Business Admin. and I am ... A: In order to fully assist you, I need more information. What did you do with your time from the age ...
Overqualified?	6/2/2005
Q: I have just graduated from college and recently decided that I really want a career in retail ... A: What degree did you obtain? I feel that a store will hire you, but you are going to have to be ...
resume	5/26/2005
Q: i need help write resume for my dad. with the OBJECTIVE and QUALIFICATIONS i tell you a little about ... A: Your question cut off, and I really don't have enough information to fully advise you. I personally ...
resume	5/12/2005
Q: Can you comment on this section of my resume.. any suggestions would be most appreciated. Loan ... A: Watch your verb tenses. Example: Coordinates would be a better choice than coordinating. I would ...
job help	5/10/2005
Q: I have problems when they ask me what my weaknesses are. I also have trouble when they ask me for ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering this followup question. Three words could be: unique, problem ...
job help	5/8/2005
Q: I had two interviews recently. I did so well on the first one and I actually thought I was going to ... A: Treat the 2nd interview like the first interview. The job isn't yours until it is offered. ...
What is the best resume format?	5/1/2005
Q: Also, what is your opinon about NOT placing the calendar dates on the resume that refers to ... A: Joanne: I don't always place the date on education, especially if it really "shows" one's age. On ...
What is the best resume format?	4/28/2005
Q: I have been in IT for 21 years as a Senior (Lead)Computer Operator and we will be outsourcing soon. ... A: Two pages is acceptable in a resume. Your resume has to be able to be scanned within 60 seconds. ...
Resume qustion	4/26/2005
Q: I was just fired from my position on Friday. I was a preschool teacher. I had only been at the job ... A: It all depends on why you were fired and if they will give you a good reference. If you don't want ...
resumes and interviews	3/24/2005
Q: i want to know everything i would need to know about making a resume and also how to do well on an ... A: Your question is really broad, but I will try to help. The first thing I would advise you to do is ...
Salary history	3/21/2005
Q: I have been working in the same Company for 8 years and recently I found out that My pay is so much ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. For some reason, I did not receive it until today. ...
resume question	3/17/2005
Q: How long should someone have been at a job before they list it on their resume? I mean, should ... A: Unless there was a specific reason that a person was only at a position for a few months (such as ...
Re: Education	2/20/2005
Q: Ruth, I need your professional advice regarding my resume. I have my Bachelors of Science in ... A: I agree that you only need to list the school you graduated from. The key here is to just put ...
No clue!	2/20/2005
Q: I have no idea how to fluff up my resume! I am a college student studying foreign languages, yet the ... A: It is difficult to put a resume together when you are first starting out, especially without an ...
Human Services Resume with no experience.	1/30/2005
Q: I am attempting to help my daughter who has an Associates Degree in Human Services. Although she ... A: If she has any previous work experience in any field, that will help a great deal. A good place to ...
To whom it may concern?	1/28/2005
Q: I was wondering what is the proper greeting for a cover letter, when the company gives no one person ... A: If you don't know exactly where the resume is going, it is fine to use To Whom It May Concern. In ...
interview problem	1/26/2005
Q: I'm a recent college grad and earlier this week, I went on an interview for an internship position. ... A: This is a tough situation that does happen. Some people are not comfortable or good at interviewing ...
resume and cover letter review	1/20/2005
Q: This is the template i use as cover letter. Dear Sir/Madam: I have read your listing on ... A: They both seem pretty good. Take out personal. List English and French skills under your profile ...
resumes	1/18/2005
Q: I am a kindergarten teacher who is needing some advice on how to write a cover letter and resume. ... A: I am also a full time teacher in addition to my resume/interview work. Usually on an interview ...
Job Title/Responsibility question	1/15/2005
Q: Ms. Butler - I have worked in Public Relations since September 2000. My position was entry level, I ... A: Just focus the majority of responsibilites on the more important title. Find a few responsibilities ...
need help	1/1/2005
Q: please help me somehow, I want to work from home, doing anything no matter what it is, it is my ... A: One suggestion I have is to start a secretarial service. If you type 120 words per minute and have ...
How is this objective?	12/14/2004
Q: Can you possible give me some pointers on a good objective? Here is what I have right now. Highly ... A: I don't even use objectives on a resume. They "lock" you in and your objective should be stated on ...
Resume question (job history)	12/9/2004
Q: Ms. Butler: I was a technical writer for about ten years, on both the full-time and contractor ... A: You may be better off using a functional resume format. This type of resume puts the emphasis on ...
Professional References	12/8/2004
Q: I recently decided to make a career change and i'm just now starting to get calls back and ... A: I would advise having between 3-5 references. It is fine if they are "mixed" as long as that person ...
Resume/Cover Letter	11/25/2004
Q: I know that it is beneficial to have something on your resume to make you stand out, and even more ... A: One way to get a resume to stand out is to use a different color of good quality bond paper. Most ...
Proffesionally written resumes	11/24/2004
Q: I am a recent college graduate looking for work experience. I was wondering if it is worth having a ... A: I personally don't think a college graduate needs to spend the money on getting a resume ...
Resume/Cover Letter	11/22/2004
Q: I am not entirely sure how much of this question falls into your area of expertise, but I shall ask ... A: You have several choices here: Do not list any of your courses with any mention of grades. List the ...
how do i write an attractive resume	11/18/2004
Q: I need to create an impressive resume and i ask for your assistance example;layout,what to inlude ... A: A resume should be no longer than 2 pages and attractively presented. The font should be at least a ...
Resume Package Help	11/12/2004
Q: My question is kinda a 2 part question, i hope thats not a problem. I am apply for a job quite a ... A: I would include all of the above. I do however, think it is far better if the references write ...
Resume Dilemma	10/28/2004
Q: I am an ex-mechanical quality control inspector (20yrs). I was laid off and spent a year tryng to ... A: I am sorry for your dilemma. You may want to try a functional type of resume where you list ...
Insisting Cover Letter	10/28/2004
Q: I am sorry Mr Ruth Butler of course I still need your opinoin! Thanks a lotDear Mr Leone, I already ... A: In a case like this, you are better off actually calling the employer. They get many many letters ...
My Resume	10/20/2004
Q: Below please find my resume. Thanks! DANIEL FRONTERA 811 N.E. 5th Street - Delray Beach, Fl ... A: Sorry for the delay. My server was down and I just received this. You have no grammatical ...
CV	9/23/2004
Q: I didnt pass my HND Computing at University, but I have managed to pass most of the modules/units of ... A: I would state that you have experience in databases and computing environments and list the modules. ...
writing an objective	9/15/2004
Q: I am applying for a clerk position in a hospital and I am trying to write the best objective to put ... A: I personally don't even use objectives on a resume for the very reason you state...you just can't ...
Resume format: date, country of birth..etc?	9/9/2004
Q: A simple question, I think. Where/how does one indicate date & country of birth, citizenship & ... A: First, I apologize for not getting this answer to you sooner. I recently changed email servers and ...
Resume for construction	9/2/2004
Q: I am looking for career for contruction field - estimating, construction management and sales. 1, Do ... A: You can try Monster.com for samples of some good resumes and formats. I would also suggest a book ...
resume objective and cover letter	8/22/2004
Q: I am having trouble writing a good resume objective statement and cover letter. I have read ... A: I don't usually even use a resume objective because they sound "canned" and contrived. A cover ...
resume writing	8/17/2004
Q: Ruth, I need to write a resume for a Masters level class I am taking. I worked doing clerical and ... A: Technically, you only have to go back 10 years. You would probably be best off with a functional ...
curious about references	8/13/2004
Q: I'm a college student preparing my resume for my first co-op job. I've had to create resumes in the ... A: ) References aren't put in detail on the resume because the only time they are going to be called ...
E-mail attachments	8/9/2004
Q: When sending a resume' by e-mail. Should you always send it as an attachment? Or should you send ... A: First, I apologize for the lateness of my reply. I changed email servers and did not get this ...
cover letter	8/3/2004
Q: would you be kind and tell me if this cover letter I wrote is good? I think it's a bit long. Is ... A: You letter is fine except for a grammar error in the first paragraph: It should read - to make a ...
Resume/Previous Experience	7/19/2004
Q: Ruth, I am a recent graduate and found a job 2 months after graduating. Unfortunatly, it was an ... A: You can go two ways on this: you could leave it off, but if your employer does find out about it ...
Portfolio!	7/6/2004
Q: I need to make a Portfolio for a possible job at a fly fishing resort in Chili, South America. The ... A: A porfolio is just a fancy name for a 3 ring binder (or binder of your choice) showing what you can ...
Too many jobs. How can I get past this negative?	6/29/2004
Q: How can I explain that most of my positions have been deleted or moved to another state so that a ... A: One thing that will help is not to list the months. Just list the years. Also you probably have to ...
what should be exactly done...	6/17/2004
Q: what should be exactly done so that the resume captivates the interviewer's attention? A: A resume should be easy to scan and read. The interviewer should be able to look at a resume within ...
Is it my Resume or it is the Economy?	6/3/2004
Q: Job Description: Title: Network Operations Center Support Engineer Skills: Routers, switches, ... A: You resume is good. I would however put Professional Experience instead of Experience and ...
i want to go to college to...	6/3/2004
Q: i want to go to college to become a lawyer but i dont know what to but on my resume. if you cant ... A: I really need some more information. Are you in high school and why do you need a resume? Most ...
resume prep	5/28/2004
Q: Due to my husbands job training I have had to move twice in the last two years. The first time we ... A: I would list this experience in my resume because it is important. However, I would make sure that ...
cover letter	5/18/2004
Q: I wanted to apply for a job at the library but they gave my a form to fill out and asked to submit a ... A: Your cover letter is really fine. The only suggestion I have would be to mention that your are very ...
resume	5/17/2004
Q: CAREER OBJECTIVE Human Resources professional with broad-based generalist and supervisory ... A: I really don't find it too long if it can fit on two pages. I would suggest that you change your ...
Colored ?	5/8/2004
Q: I prepeared MY CV and i designed it with colors but very professional and elegant colors the ... A: You are always safer not to go with colors. This also depends upon what field you are in...for ...
resumen ok ?-	5/5/2004
Q: could you tell me if my resume is ok Thanks Omar Labor Experience Corporacion Mitsuba de Mexico S.A ... A: Your resumes seems good. I would however change the term labor experience to Professional ...
resume	5/3/2004
Q: could you please tell me how to write a perfect resume ? A: I don't know if there is a perfect resume! However, you certainly can write an excellent one. The ...
Getting past not having a degree	5/1/2004
Q: I am a 58, full charge bookkeeper (35yrs exp). I am going to relocate and do not have a degree. I ... A: If the resume is done well and adequately reflects your skills, you should at least get an ...
explaining leaving a job early	4/26/2004
Q: I am 27 years old and work in the IT industry. Four months ago I was laid off from my job. I was ... A: I would not mention it on a resume. If you are questioned about it in the future or on an interview, ...
My CV sems to be professional or not?	4/24/2004
Q: i am grateful for your so fast responce. Kindly inform me all the replaceable mistakes in my resume. ... A: I have made the necessary changes. I also took out the objective because I don't use them in a ...
My CV sems to be professional or not?	4/23/2004
Q: MUHAMMAD FAISAL OBJECTIVE: - ¡§Highly motivated strong work ethics and eager to contribute to the ... A: It seems fine...but you need to watch your verb tenses. You are mixing the tenses up. For example, ...
relocating	3/31/2004
Q: I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and I'm trying to begin a career in publishing. I'm applying ... A: I apologize for the lateness of answering this question. I had tried to access the Allexperts site ...
Cover Letter for Summer Work	3/20/2004
Q: My name is Darcy and I am a college student looking to find a job for while I'm home over the ... A: For the jobs you are applying to usually no resume is necessary. You can give both your numbers, ...
history	3/19/2004
Q: com to answer my questions. I'm sure I speak for all when I say that we appreciate it greatly. I ... A: Almost nobody remembers all the jobs they had when they were a teenager. On a resume, you wouldn't ...
how do i add these professionally	3/10/2004
Q: im just updating my cv, im an IT professional & am just good technically not good at my ... A: You have a few options ---one of which is to handle these skills by categories, kind of like a ...
Resume writing	2/23/2004
Q: I started in the mailroom at age 17 and retired at age 48 after having done many, many jobs. It was ... A: You would probably be best served by having a functional resume. A good example of what that is can ...
My resume	2/18/2004
Q: Ruth, Thank you for getting back to me so soon. I am not looking to relocate right now and I have ... A: There is nothing really wrong with your resume. I would however make sure you change your previous ...
My resume	2/18/2004
Q: I will start off with a question. I am searching for new employment and my husband owns the company ... A: In order to answer your first question, I'd like to see your resume. Just cut and paste it and send ...
Resume Review	2/8/2004
Q: Ruth, How are you , sir?.I am a metallurgical engineering graduate with 9 years experience in ... A: Chandrasekar: First of all, take out the objective and personal information. That is not used ...
Resume direction?!	2/2/2004
Q: I need some advice about the direction of my resume. I am a 26 year old married, father of two and I ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your questions. Sometimes, your question doesn't come thru to my ...
wage history	1/19/2004
Q: I was recently asked to send a resume, letter of intrest and wage history. I really have no idea on ... A: A letter of interest is just a cover letter as you have guessed. A wage history report is usually ...
Writing a general resume	11/23/2003
Q: Is there such a thing? I hope so. I wanted to write a resume for jobs that just require general ... A: Yes, you can write a general resume. You would include your name, address, telephone number, and ...
Please help me with my resume	11/16/2003
Q: I would really appreciate if you can help me with my resume and let me know how I can fit this into ... A: First of all, a resume does not have to be only one page. You are certainly allowed to have 2 ...
What's wrong with my resume???	9/4/2003
Q: Ruth; I seem to be having a problem finding a new job. I suspect it has something to do with my ... A: Your resume isn't really that bad. First of all, I would take out the position desired. This ...
Lack of experience, need help with that on my resume	8/20/2003
Q: Below I have encluded my resume. I am a 41 year old woman and have been raising my kid's for the ... A: There is not much of a problem with your resume. I would however make the following sugestions: ...
To e-mail or snail-mail?	7/30/2003
Q: I'm a fellow All Experts volunteer (ASP & PHP programming) and have been working as a freelance web ... A: It is discouraging and I agree that a hard copy may be a better way to go. A resume doesn't ...

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