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Lisa Parker, CPRW

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 17.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 16.9
  • Total Questions 376
 As a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW), Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP), Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist, Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Facilitator, and retired service member; I can answer your questions on a variety of subjects. Ask me about résumé and cover letter preparation, military transition, federal or government résumé resources and other career development topics.

Jerry Leone

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.73
  • Clarity of Response 9.64
  • Politeness 9.82
  • Response Time(hr) 16.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 4.7
  • Total Questions 366
 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.

Torski Dobson-Arnold

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.84
  • Politeness 9.88
  • Response Time(hr) 68.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 58.6
  • Total Questions 279
 I can answer questions in regards to resume development, career transition, career planning, salary negotiation, the interview process, networking in a job fair/trade show environment, telephone screening and practically answer issue as it relates to career planning. With 10 years of being on the front lines of the applicant and recruitment process as a strategic human resources professional, I have the "insider track" to what sparks the interests of hiring managers to what top ten things you need to avoid when applying for new opportunities.

Claire Elizabeth Rowe

Australia
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 46.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 67.7
  • Total Questions 3
 I am able to answer questions on resume and cover letter formatting, fonts, section order and grammatical structure. Information I can give is industry and country specific covering Australia, New Zealand, USA and the UK. As a professional resume writer who has written for international clients i am able to use my industry knowledge to help out job seekers so that their resume stands out from the rest.

Anish Majumdar

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.78
  • Politeness 9.78
  • Response Time(hr) 28.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 11.8
  • Total Questions 40
 As a Certified Professional Resume Writer and owner of ResumeOrbit.com, I can answer all questions regarding the structure, language and content of resumes. I can not only address specific problems, but suggest solutions that are based on current recruiter/hiring agent needs as well the feedback from thousands of U.S., U.K., and Canada clients spanning all major industries. I can also advise on cover letters, ASCII (Plain Text) documents, and executive profiles- pretty much any job search-related document.

Ruth Butler

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.87
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 56.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 67.2
  • Total Questions 1423
 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.

Ralph D. Converse, Ph.D.

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 19.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 30.7
  • Total Questions 10
 I can answer questions about general job searches, resume construction, crafting an effective cover letter, and how to prepare for, and conduct, a winning interview. My speciality is the field of education, but I also have extensive background in business and administration. I know what works and what doesn't work and I can your application package stand out from the rest ... because that is what you have to do.

Jessica Chew

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 29.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 74.4
  • Total Questions 9
 I can help answer questions about resume editing, formatting, and what employers are looking for in a resume.

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2012-01-24 Carrer Selection:

Dear Alexander,    Can't you just double major and take up both disciplines? Also, what is your ultimate goal for studying in these career areas? Do you want to be a doctor? Researcher?    My answer would

2012-01-22 Strategies for young professional looking for mid-level manager position:

Hi TJ,    Two observations about what you have written: (1) I think it is unlikely that you are being penalized for being too young.  As a matter of fact, many employers prefer younger employees because

2012-01-22 ESL and resumes:

Thanks for reaching out. I would recommend stating this on the resume, preferably within the opening paragraph or similar. It's valuable and no, I don't foresee it being a hindrance in the long run.  

2012-01-19 generic resume:

Jay K,    I'm glad to help out. Like most HR people, I do not believe in using a cover letter since it is nothing more than duplication of information that is in the resume itself. Many HR people tell

2012-01-19 generic resume:

Dear Jay K,    When writing a generic resume and cover letter, I would start first with a template. Microsoft Word has a number of generic templates that I really like. Here is another site that has some

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