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Ralph D. Converse, Ph.D.

U.S.

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Expertise

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.

Experience in the area

I have interviewed for, and held, dozens of jobs in a career going back more than 42 years. I have taught at all educational levels including middle school, high school, community college, and university. In more than 42 years of experience on both sides of the job-search process, I have interviewed dozens of applicants and have reviewed literally tens of thousands of job application packages. I am the author of Last Teacher Standing and I conduct workshops for job seekers in a variety of locations every year.

Publications

Music Educator's Journal, Teaching Music, Music and American Culture (forthcoming, 2012), Last Teacher Standing: The Job is Yours Now! (forthcoming 2011)

Education/Credentials

B.A. New Mexico State University, Music Education; M.Mus. Southern Illinois University, Music Theory; Ph.D. University of California and University of North Texas, Analytical Musicology

Past/Present Clients

Thousands of individuals

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
L.	05/25/12	10	10	10	Thank you for your advice! I will .....
Elina	05/25/12	9	10	10
Kristi	05/17/12	10	10	10	Thanks!
Kaan	05/13/12	10	10	10	I really appreciate your answer
Kristi	04/22/12	10	10	10	Thank you!!!

Recent Answers from Ralph D. Converse, Ph.D.

2012-05-24 Teachers in USA:

Hi Elina, As a direct answer to your question, I don't know much about immigration policy or your travel status (I am assuming you are Latvian) so I don't know how that might work. But if you are

2012-04-01 resume age discrimination:

Hi Amy, Your questions require a variety of responses, so let me take them one at a time. First, age can be a roadblock with some employers, but it would be wrong to assume that is the case. On

2012-03-30 Resume change:

Hi Shari, Your problem is a common one. But the solution is relatively easy, though it will take some time to remedy. Here is what you do: You should have a "new" resume not only for every career

2012-03-24 Job Searching for Recent grad:

Hi Kay, I would say that your interests and education and applications all seem to be at odds with each other and it is possible that prospective employers might think the same thing. But that is just

2012-03-23 Send another application?:

Your second paragraph is a bit unclear to me. When you say the "exact same ad" and then later you refer to "this opening," so it sounds like a different job. However, I will assume you are talking about

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