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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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K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Danielle | 02/04/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks |
| Elena | 11/19/11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Thanks, Ruth! |
| Rory | 09/14/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you |
| Mark | 09/14/11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | It took 8 days before she answered ..... |
| Mark | 07/31/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Ruth Butler
2011-08-24 finding a job:
Dear Kristen: Sorry for the delay in answering - this landed in spam. Your resume is good....I see no problem with it. You may want to use a good employment agency to help you with your search
2011-06-20 References:
Dear Adam: Even if you quit the cleaning job, if you think they will give you a decent reference, use them. You will just have to be very careful trying to keep your next job. Whatever you do, make
2011-06-16 Resume:
Dear Guy: On applications, you will have to put you completed your GED. On a resume, you do not have to list educational experience or if you want to, just put - received a high school diploma since
2011-05-31 Please review my resume:
Dear Tami: May I suggest a functional resume format instead of the chronological format you are now using? If you google this type of resume you will see that the emphasis is on skills and the employment
2011-05-25 Special Conditions:
Dear Rich: These aren't things you can say on a resume. You can say on the cover letter that you are willing to relocate. Then on the actual interview, if they want you, then you bring these things
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