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Michelle Penn

U.S.
Available
As a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and experienced job search consultant, I can answer questions about resume and cover letter strategies, conducting an effective job search, networking, interviewing, and other general career topics for entry-level to C-level job seekers.

Lisa Parker, CPRW

U.S.
Available
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, job search strategy, and other career development topics.

Jerry Leone

U.S.
Available
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.

Ruth Butler

Available
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.

Jason Stroming

U.S.
Available
As a 10-year veteran of the staffing industry, I can answer questions about resumes, cover letters, thank you notes, interviewing tips and techniques, offer negotiations, and any other job search questions.

Torski Dobson-Arnold

U.S.
Unavailable
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.

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2009-11-18 Hobby on Resume:

Hi Vicki, Of course you should include this somewhere in your resume! Remember that the resume is a snapshot of your background, and it is a great idea to take any opportunity to portray your value

2009-11-10 Resume Pep:

Hi Diana, You may have just answered your question without realizing it! For the Human Resource Manager position - your educational background is a great beginning. Your question states that

2009-11-08 termination:

Dear Lisa: I think one of the things I would do is - IF you had a good relation with the doctor is to contact him/her directly. Hopefully, you would have his/her home phone or email. I would simply

2009-11-05 termination:

Dear Lisa: The first thing you have to do is find out what kind of reference they will give you and who gives the reference. Find a friend who is a professional that either calls from their cell phone

2009-11-04 cover letter without resume?:

Dear Brian: Sometimes it is ok to send out what I call a letter of intent. It is a letter giving highlights for a potential job and asking if they would like to see your resume or talk to you further

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