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| Subject | Date Asked |
| generic resume | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: Jerry Leone I'd like to create a generic resume and cover letter Can you give some useful tips to ... A: Jay K, I'm glad to help out. Like most HR people, I do not believe in using a cover letter since it ... | |
| resume help | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: i havent worked in over 3 years. i am going back to school studying to become a chemical engineer. ... A: J. Wilson, Your objective needs to be more specific; what exactly do you wish to do in the ... | |
| resume help | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: i havent worked in over 3 years. i am going back to school studying to become a chemical engineer. ... A: jwilson, A few important things to remember about a resume: 1. it is intended to gain an ... | |
| Resume Help: Career Change | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: Leone, I need some help with my resume. I completed my MBA in 2008. But half way through that course ... A: N, Try this: K.NATESA 251, Dr. Marwah St, New Ranjitpura, 0183 2450xxxx Chheharta, Amritsar 143 ... | |
| Resume Help: Career Change | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: Leone, I need some help with my resume. I completed my MBA in 2008. But half way through that course ... A: N, A few important things to remember about a resume: 1. it is intended to gain an interview NOT a ... | |
| Covwering letter help | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: "Can you tell me what you think of my covering letter? Dear Sir or Madam, I would like to apply for ... A: Guy, Like most HR people, I do not believe in using a cover letter since it is nothing more than ... | |
| Covering letter help | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell me what you think of my covering letter? Dear Sir or Madam, I would like to apply for ... A: Guy, Like most HR people, I do not believe in using a cover letter since it is nothing more than ... | |
| Type of Resume | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: I will be doing a career change from a teacher/trainer to apparel designer/stylist in the fashion ... A: Nicole, I would think your listing the teaching jobs you've held in chronological order you be best ... | |
| resume | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: Jerry Leone Here is my question... When employers look at a resume, would they be more interested ... A: Jay, I think, but I'm not positive, that they would be more interested in courses you've taken ... | |
| How to explain gap in resume | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I have been trying to get back into the work field for the past two years, while taking care of both ... A: Eugenia, Considering what you were doing during this hiatus from work, you should not worry about ... | |
| Resume help | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to sell myself in my resume,i am currently in college working towards my early childhood ... A: Jessica, List any work experiences that will attest to your character, honest, motivation, ... | |
| job description | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: May I ask how do you answer this question. 1. Umscramble the following outline of a presentation ... A: Henry, Try this: A. Benefits: 1. yearly raise a. mid-range salary b. bonus possible 2. ... | |
| cover letter | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I quiet my job as a co maneger at a gas station and now want to go back after a year being gone. I ... A: Crystal, Like most HR people, I do not believe in using a cover letter since it is nothing more ... | |
| Writing ability | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I am an older employee (48 years old) and I have been having some health problems and in all honesty ... A: Tami, Like most HR people, I do not believe in using a cover letter since it is nothing more than ... | |
| Past trouble with the law | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I was in trouble with the law about ten years ago. Do I have to still explain about my checkered ... A: Edward, This type of information does not go into a resume. You should wait to explain the ... | |
| Same Contract, differnt position, differnet company | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I was updating my resume and ran into a big problem. I have been on this contract for more than 5 ... A: Ash, In the Occupation Background area list the name of the company with length of service as 2005 ... | |
| 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: Jimmy, If Jimmy is your "real" name, then use it. Unfortunately, your parents didn't consider this ... | |
| Gmat score on resume | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: Is it necessary to mention GMAT score on resume/CV? Does it provide any weightage to resume/CV in ... A: Roop, It depends upon how high it was! If your score was in the highest percentiles, I would make ... | |
| Do I add Homemaker to my resume? | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 year gap on my resume. Do I add it? I've had too many different answers I thought I'd ask ... A: Angela, Not unless you're apply for a job as a homemaker! Leave the gap and explain why in your ... | |
| Resume Writing | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: How should being rehired read on my resume? I left my current company for about five years to do ... A: Steven, Since you are working in an entirely different capacity, treat it as two entirely different ... | |
| Resume help.. | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I am writing because I am desperate. I haven't been able to land a job, and I feel my resume is one ... A: Andres, Try using this format: Personal Info (name, address, e-mail, phone) Objective Educational ... | |
| change career | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I m an engineer want to access media world & advertisement , but unfortunately I haven't an ... A: Ahmed, Needs improvement: 1. You need to be much more specific in the job you are seeking. Specify ... | |
| 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: Dave, Like most HR people, I do not believe in using a cover letter since it is nothing more than ... | |
| change career | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I m an engineer want to access media world & advertisement , but unfortunately I haven't an ... A: Ahmed, Like most HR people, I do not believe in using a cover letter since it is nothing more than ... | |
| Resume Critique | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: I have just entered the exciting world of job searching after a long career in the now imploding ... A: Ray, A good resume is intended to secure an interview and not a job. With this in mind, an ... | |
| Lack of experience | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I am helping a person write his first resume. He has had several jobs that have not worked out well. ... A: James, Try this format: Information: (name, address, e-mail, etc.) Objective: (be as specific as ... | |
| Resume not getting results | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: Anthony J. Isabella P.O. Box 26 • Roberts, WI 54023 • (715) 688-9049 • AJI61@AOL.COM OBJECTIVE: To ... A: Anthony, 1. Your objective should be more specific (what in customer service...clerk, secretary, ... | |
| Job | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: I am a High School student in 11th grade I want to go to college to be an architect. What do I need ... A: Stephen, To show that you are capable of doing college work by obtaining a high school diploma with ... | |
| resume | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: what would i put on my resume as an objective if applying for warehouse positions A: Andrea, Be as specific as you can be: fork-lift operator. inventory clerk, mechanic, merchandise ... | |
| Sponsorship letter | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: I've just got a place on a 'tall ships' course in cornwall and I've got to raise a fair bit of money ... A: Kayleigh, The key to your letter should be sincerity. Make them aware that without their help there ... | |
| I need your help to correct my resume | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: Marc Rostro 614 Ash Street, North Vancouver, BC. CANADA OBJECTIVE: Currently seeking employment ... A: Marc, Try this: Marc Rostro 614 Ash Street North Vancouver, BC. CANADA (add phone number and/or ... | |
| resume | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: What is the difference, if any between a curriculum vitae and a resume? A: Gretchen, A resume is a one-page shortened version of your background that high-lights your ... | |
| please help | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: how can i improve my resume please help OBJECTIVES Seeking position in the Administrative ... A: Tracy, 1. Be more specific with your objective; administrative assistant field is too broad. Use ... | |
| CV WRITEING | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: plz hlp me how to write a cv. plz send me a cv format Thanx u Kuntal A: Kuntal, I would be more than happy to look over your resume when complete. Send it to me through ... | |
| Resume help | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: can you help. Its for any position really like secretary, customer service, travel job. Can you ... A: Dana, There are too many jobs in a hotel to say hotel job. Be as specific as you can, i.e. are you ... | |
| Help with article | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: Please help! I am writing an article for a local magazine about how students ready to graduate from ... A: Heather, Here are my 10 simple basics: 1. A cover letter is a waste of time since HR people do not ... | |
| resume | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: Please provide feedback Name Address, City, State, Number, Email Objective I am looking for a ... A: John, Use this format: Personal info Objective (be much more specific, e.g. grocery manager, ... | |
| cover letter - resume | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: Below is my cover letter and Resume, I would liek feedback on it. I have never written a cover ... A: John, Like many HR people, I look upon the Cover Letter as a complete waste of time since it ... | |
| 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: Sam, Like many HR people, I look upon the Cover Letter as a complete waste of time since it ... | |
| cover letter | 12/19/2006 |
| Q: What is a cover letter and how is it different then a resume? Also what is the main idea i need to ... A: Arnie, A cover letter is what many applicants write with their resume. They use it as a sort of ... | |
| Cover letter help | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: I graduated from a small college in iowa in 2000 with a degree in computers. After graduating I went ... A: Patrick, Your cover letter isn't holding you back! Most HR people don't even bother with cover ... | |
| resume | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: i need to write some objective in my resume A: Manoj, Your objective should be the specific job that you are seeking, e.g. director of marketing ... | |
| What i should prepare for my first interview | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: I feel nervous when it come to an interview. I have tried sometimes, but failed..... What do i do ... A: Edward, First, get a good night's sleep so you are relaxed and fresh when you attend the interview. ... | |
| 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: Roman, I would say that this is not the type of thing you put on a resume, but you certainly make ... | |
| US college degree valid in UK? | 4/5/2006 |
| Q: If I obtain a college degree from an NEA regionally accredited school, and then I later decide to ... A: Chastity, The reason colleges go through accreditation is so that their degrees are nationally and ... | |
| Good resume? | 1/6/2006 |
| Q: Experience: 10/04 - Present Credit Analyst (Senior Associate) - Credit Risk Management • Review and ... A: Eddie, Your resume looks good but it is too long and too wordy. First, keep in mind that a resume ... | |
| Dear Jerry; can you... | 12/24/2005 |
| Q: can you check my cv and inform me if it is ok? Thanks. Best regards Amir shirazi Personal ... A: Amir, The content, except for activities/interests which should be eliminated, is just fine. ... | |
| Rehire | 12/4/2005 |
| Q: Greetings, I previously worked for Intrawest at a ski resort 4yrs ago. Presently I'm taking a ... A: Sam, Include in your letter the following: 1. the position you are seeking 2. the dates of your ... | |
| resume writing | 10/24/2005 |
| Q: What things I should include on my resume, and how long should it be? A: E, It should be no more than one page and include: personal info, objective, eductional background, ... | |
| cover letter to a previous employer | 9/27/2005 |
| Q: I am applying for a job within a company I used to work for. How do I introduce this fact in my ... A: Amy, I, like so many HR people, do not believe in cover letters. They simply duplicate the amount ... | |
| Query Letter | 8/17/2005 |
| Q: A friend of mine told me about an unannounced job opening, and recommened I send a query letter. Is ... A: Mark, As the name implies, a query letter is asking questions. Do you have a job opening? if so, ... | |
| resume | 5/12/2005 |
| Q: Can you please provide comments and suggestions regarding this portion of my resume? Loan ... A: Dawn, Try these: September 2003 to Present Loan Processor/Officer First Cleveland Mortgage Inc. ... | |
| Resume development | 2/16/2005 |
| Q: I want your guidance on resume development and want to know about how to get a good job or whether i ... A: Anjali, Here are a few things to keep in mind: 1. A resume is intended to get an interview, NOT a ... | |
| teaching jobs | 12/6/2004 |
| Q: Hallo. I am an Italian teacher of English. I teach English above all , but also Italian for ... A: Roberta, You are slightly out of my field with this question, but I would suggest you contact the ... | |
| 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: Marck, First of all, completely disregard a cover letter! It is a complete waste of time since most ... | |
| 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: Jamie, Scrap the cover letter; what does it accomplish? Most HR people look upon it as an added ... | |
| Insisting Cover letter | 10/28/2004 |
| Q: this is my CV thanks, you are very generous: ... A: Krystel, Try this: Krystel Barghout Tripoly, Lebanon Po.Box 214 Phone Number: 961 344253456 ... | |
| Insisting Cover letter | 10/27/2004 |
| Q: I already sent my CV to a company, which is recruiting new graduates in IT, and I feel eligible for ... A: Krystel, Like many other HR people, I do not believe in cover letters. A cover letter is an ... | |
| Resume for a Professor position | 10/3/2004 |
| Q: Up until recently I was working part time as an adjunct at one college with a full time job on wall ... A: Joyce, Rather than lose your previous work experience, especially as impressive as working on Wall ... | |
| Resume for construction field | 9/2/2004 |
| Q: I am looking for career for contruction field - estimating, construction management and sales. 1, Do ... A: JJ, First, I would suggest you try Mobster.com. Next, go to your local Chamber of Commerce and ... | |
| Cover letter | 9/2/2004 |
| Q: I am having trouble with me cover letter can u take a look at it and give me some comments. Cheers, ... A: Byli, Why send a cover letter at all? What does it accomplish? What is there here that isn't in the ... | |
| Internships | 8/26/2004 |
| Q: I realize that this question may not be totally relevant to your area of expertise but any other ... A: Marck, My expertise is in the area of resumes so I'll begin there. Keep your resume brief to be ... | |
| resume | 7/30/2004 |
| Q: Please tell me for covering letter for a job. I am fresh mca.Please send wording for the covering ... A: Sunil, I do not use, nor advocate, a cover letter since it is nothing but repeat information from ... | |
| resume | 7/2/2004 |
| Q: silly quick question, submitting an internal resume, from 1986 to present, had five jobs not ... A: Jeff, Why not just highlight the jobs that are relevant to the one you are seeking. For example, ... | |
| resume | 5/18/2004 |
| Q: i have completed my graduation recently and now iam applying for jobs. kindly help me about how to ... A: Harini, One page: Personal Info: name, address, phone, email Objective: Exact title of job you are ... | |
| Resume | 5/17/2004 |
| Q: I am interested in updating my resume. I have been told it is too long and I am not sure how to ... A: Tara, Your resume, in order to be effective, should be NO LONGER than one page! How can I get a job ... | |
| Philosophy | 5/13/2004 |
| Q: What field or careers can I go into with a masters degree in philosophy? A: Aida, You have chosen a major like pschye, history, logic, and music. They're fun and very ... | |
| resumn | 5/5/2004 |
| Q: Could you please help me to reviw my resume Thnak you Omar P. Martinez San Nicolas de Los Garza, ... A: Omar, Your resume should be no longer than ONE page, if you expect it to be evaluated. Resumes are ... | |
| 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: Chris, You certainly can use your tax records and old W-2 forms to determine the accuracy of your ... | |
| please help me draft this letter | 3/15/2004 |
| Q: please help me draft this letter for increment in salary & medical insurance benefits. it must be ... A: Subject: Increment and Medical Insurance Dear Sir: Due to my excellent work record with our ... | |
| 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: Sphilip, You have much too much information here to add to your resume. Most of this information ... | |
| State abbreviations | 2/24/2004 |
| Q: What is the correct way to abbreviate the states. We have a person in our office who keeps saying ... A: JoAnn, The state abbreviations were established by the post office in order to eliminate confusion ... | |
| Resume Help | 1/7/2004 |
| Q: Your last response to my resume dilemma was clearer than anything I had read or heard. Thank you so ... A: Mary, Much, much better!!!! I would try to be even more specific with my position title, i.e. ... | |
| Question about commas vs. semicolons | 11/26/2003 |
| Q: Mr. Leone: I am rewriting my resume from scratch and have been receiving conflicting information ... A: Anthony, It is a good idea to write resume items in complete sentences. Use commas and semicolons ... | |
| 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: RINA PATEL 314 North Indiana Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (609)347-9414 E-mail: ... | |
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I`ve taught writing or some aspect of the English language for nearly 35 years. I can answer nearly any question on grammar, usage or meanings of words above dictionary usage. An avid crossword fan and writer, I can also answer questions about business presentations and resumes.
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