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Year 2005 Career Doctor
December 30, 2005 :
Discovering the right career path, regardless of age
Finding the best sources for salary information
Choosing between history and computers for liberal arts grad
Formatting a salary history request from employer
December 16, 2005 :
Deciding on the length of experienced job-seeker’s resume
Answering job application question about professional development
Choosing between staying at internship or journalism job
Handling interview when interviewer is friend of job-seeker’s boss
December 2, 2005 :
Converting a season job to a permanent position
Dealing with the ever-increasing time of job-searches
Preparing for interviews with salary range in mind
Returning a week later to request a business card
November 18, 2005 :
Contemplating development of online career portfolio
Telling current employer about job interview
Mastering the art of following-up job leads
Deciding whether to keep 4-month job on resume
November 4, 2005 :
Choosing a career on passion versus salary
Returning to former career after 10 year absence
Deciding on career goals after too many wasted years
Researching coroners and forensic scientists
October 21, 2005 :
Adding value to candidacy while waiting for interview decision
Regarding providing salary histories to prospective employers
Recovering from a job interview mistake with follow-up letter
Deciding on best method for preparing for panel interview
October 7, 2005 :
Examining how colleges make admissions decisions
Struggling with the advice of professional resume writers
Finding business schools with entrepreneurial programs
Working with an executive recruiter in a job-search
September 23, 2005 :
Contemplating career change to solve unhappiness
Offering suggestions and advice for getting a raise
Struggling new college grad seeks job-search help
Discussing career goals in a job interview
September 9, 2005 :
Learning some ways to improve a bad resume
Understanding the value of background checks
Applying for two positions at the same company
Developing strategies for changing career later in life
August 26, 2005 :
Providing some job interviewing do’s and don’ts
Finding a job when job-seeker has diverse background
Managing and succeeding in situational job interviews
Handling sending thank-you letter to a panel of interviewers
August 12, 2005 :
Getting known by professor at large university
Recovering from mistake that ended in firing
Understanding the path to medical school
Moving beyond a job when the boss won’t let you
July 29, 2005 :
Dealing with issues of job stress and job burnout
Using first job as a stepping stone to the next
Building network and planning career change
Using cold calling method of job-hunting in job-search
July 15, 2005 :
Changing fields to pharmaceutical sales representative
Deciding on a career while still in high school
Re-entering the workforce after being fired
Overcoming the overqualified label
July 1, 2005 :
Deciding between staying at job or buying a franchise
Choosing not to put survival job on resume
Understanding keys to starting a pet-sitting business
Using sample cover letters and resumes properly
June 17, 2005 :
Exchanging information with person adding to career network
Examining possibility of getting old job back after resigning
Writing thank-you letters to members of panel interview
Responding with key information in a thank-you letter
June 3, 2005 :
Utilizing the Internet as part of job-search strategy
Figuring out why prospective employer ignored job-seeker
Providing a salary requirement in job-seeker cover letter
Dealing with a very bad boss situation
May 20, 2005 :
Handling issue of stepping off corporate ladder
Using the STAR technique in preparing for behavioral interviews
Applying for new position at company where previously rejected
Identifying flaws in job-search plan, job-seeking behavior
May 6, 2005 :
Gathering information on college-prep summer camps
Dressing for job interview for blue collar position
Thanking people who served as references in job-search
Returning to college full-time after way for some years
April 22, 2005 :
Valuing MBA degree with current employer
Dealing with a potentially sabotaging boss
Changing careers to follow passion for journalism
Answering questions about one-year gap in employment
April 8, 2005 :
Handling networking opportunity for new college grad
Struggling MBA needs help with job-search efforts
Determining the skills and attitudes employers seek
Reading into job offer prospects after multiple interviews
March 25, 2005 :
Valuing the benefits of international internship
Pursing a career passion in the arts
Handling multiple interviews, job offers
Including a resume with broadcast letter strategy
March 11, 2005 :
Struggling with Quarterlife career and job issues
Writing resume for job-seeker with extensive work history
Addressing near-completed degree on cover letter, resume
Determining best method of emailing network contacts
February 25, 2005 :
Dealing with a spelling error on job applications
Formatting the look of cover letters
Determining flaws in job interviewing style
Handling requests for salary requirements
February 11, 2005 :
Achieving job-search success at career fairs
Making a decision about hair style before job-hunting
Networking techniques for shy job-seekers
Dealing with a job pay range that is too low
January 28, 2005 :
Moving from full-time position to portfolio career
Deciding best attire for meeting prospective co-workers
Uncovering job-search resources for doctoral students
Determining proper etiquette for following-up job lead
January 14, 2005 :
Setting career goals for the new year
Obtaining list of top financial services recruiters
Inspecting the future of careers in home inspection
Finding references for confidential job search
Year 2004 Career Doctor
December 31, 2004 :
Getting the salary increase you deserve
Choosing between two career paths
Contemplating dramatic career change
Making the case for workplace flexibility
December 17, 2004 :
Getting the most out of informational interviews
Returning to the job market after 2-year layoff
Writing resignation letter for short job stint
Starting over after multiple firings
December 3, 2004 :
Seeking advice about changing into non-traditional career
Older worker with diverse skills seeking new employment
Dealing with former boss who gives poor recommendations
Planning a relocation job-search strategy
November 19, 2004 :
Providing key information about the power of networking
Handling yourself at the company holiday party
Outlining strategies for creating effective resumes
Moving beyond getting fired after six months on job
November 5, 2004 :
Helping a high school junior find a career focus
Job-hunting tips for teenager seeking part-time work
Managing a career planning retreat and career change
Narrowing career choices within the fashion industry
October 22, 2004 :
Deciding when and how to use cover letters
Responding to employer request for salary requirement
Remembering the sole purpose of a cover letter
Developing a strategy for asking for a raise
October 8, 2004 :
Developing an attractive and strategic resume
Changing careers from PR to marketing
Having questions handy to ask at job interview
Struggling with issues in IT job-search
September 24, 2004 :
Understanding value of using a career portfolio
Deciding about listing short-term job on resume
Developing a winning strategy for job fair
Helping an English college grad find a career
September 10, 2004 :
Using marketing techniques to build your career brand
Reconnecting with former colleague after long absence
Finding help with changing careers out of nursing
Deciding whether to list a part-time, second job on resume
August 27, 2004 :
Dealing with symptoms of being a workaholic
Struggling with finding work in electronics field
Retiring to a complete career change and new job
Determining best way to send resume to employers
August 13, 2004 :
Struggling with successfully closing the job interview
Overcoming youthful criminal and credit problems
Researching various career options for military spouse
Preparing for career as a college professor
July 30, 2004 :
Measuring and determining job satisfaction
Reconnecting with former network contact
Deciding on a counter-proposal to job offer
Learning more about preparing for Webmaster career
July 16, 2004 :
Waiting by the phone for job offer
Researching potential career in dermatology
Identifying and demonstrating analytical skills
Clarifying multiple jobs for same employer on resume
July 2, 2004 :
Using a temporary job to get foot in the door
Finding job opportunities for younger teens
Handling the issue of getting fired in job-search
Changing careers -- breaking into pharmaceutical sales
June 18, 2004 :
Taking advantage of the pivotal junior year of high school
Dealing with issues of possible age discrimination
Choosing the best color suit for job interview
Succeeding in high school -- and beyond
June 4, 2004 :
Rising above low-wage, no-benefits jobs
Job-hunting with MBA, but no business experience
Determining career paths with sociology degree
Deciding on best graduate program to attend
May 21, 2004 :
Finding employment after college graduation
Considering a career in historical preservation
Looking for personality test to help with career change
Using transferable skills to strengthen job-search
May 7, 2004 :
Overcoming the label of being overqualified for positions
Starting early learning and preparing for career choices
Handling issues of employment gaps and being fired on resume
Giving notice and making smooth transition to new job
April 23, 2004 :
Researching salaries to obtain best job offer
Asking questions at the job interview
Breaking into the field of event planning
Handling "stay-at-home-mom" gaps on resume
April 9, 2004 :
Thinking about moonlighting with a second job
Finding answer to lack of job-hunting success
Developing a system for students to find summer jobs
Helping a teen focus on choosing a college major
March 26, 2004 :
Providing some basics on preparing and writing a resume
Writing a salary history when you don’t have one in your field
Finding time for job interviews outside normal business hours
Identifying job-search strategies for hearing-impaired job-seekers
March 12, 2004 :
Determining the best methods for making a career change
Finding a financially rewarding career after graduate degree
Transitioning from legal secretary to paralegal
Changing careers from education to gardening/horticulture
February 27, 2004 :
Regarding strategies for finding an internship
Wondering if former employer will be negative
Gaining experience while changing careers
Learning more about potential career field
February 13, 2004 :
Discovering career that’s right for you
Writing resume for part-time positions
Conducting long-distance informational interviews
Completing job application for summer job
January 30, 2004 :
Determining timing for a second follow-up to employer
Planning a career change into event planning
Deciding on best resume format for new job
Getting career back after short stint in jail
January 16, 2004 :
Following-up job leads without sounding desperate or anxious
Choosing careers/professions based on amount of vacation time
Obtaining information about a career as a pharmaceutical sales rep
Deciding upon best path to take to pursue a career in finance
January 2, 2004 :
Transitioning into career field of choice
Determining whether to take a survival job
Finding information about a marketing career
Training for a back-up role that is unwanted
Year 2003 Career Doctor
December 19, 2003 :
Developing answers to expected interview questions
Exploring career paths in business management field
Breaking into teaching without a doctoral degree
Researching different career paths in medicine
December 5, 2003 :
Determining proper etiquette of job-hunting while employed
Finding ideas for choosing really cool careers
Following-up with employer after interview rejection
Wondering about college and potential future careers
November 21, 2003 :
Making switch from clerical to professional track
Determining how best to prepare for future job interviews
Finding ways to determine your true career potential
Taking the time to research careers and make career change
November 7, 2003 :
Handling multiple job interviews while starting a new job
Researching careers paths related to chemistry
Advocating the use of career portfolios in job-hunting
Assessing employer personality/skills tests and assessments
October 24, 2003 :
Abusing network of contacts is a job-seeking no-no
Overcoming introvert traits to succeed in job interviews
Removing old information on resume key to success
Identifying Ph.D. work in progress on curriculum vitae
October 10, 2003 :
Waiting for job market to get better for job-seekers
Questioning aggressive cover letter strategies
Negotiating additional benefits in job offer counter proposal
Researching information about vision care careers
September 26, 2003 :
Helping a high school junior identify a list of potential colleges
Changing careers, but first need to narrow choices
Getting no call-backs from prospective employers
Tracking down lost dates of past employment history
September 12, 2003 :
Dealing with the perception of a bad phone interview
Overcoming some errors on a job application
Getting responses from executive search firms
Finding resources for making a career change
August 29, 2003 :
Regarding closings for cover letters
Determining "successful" careers
Overcoming numerous job-search mistakes
Uncovering the names of hiring managers
August 15, 2003 :
Discovering self and college major
Determining future value in job marketplace
Wondering whether IT career still good choice
Learning about engineering careers
August 1, 2003 :
Coming to terms with job loss and career possibilities
Writing a letter to boss justifying a raise in salary
Tracking down the contact information of hiring managers
Finding part-time work requires full-time job-hunting
July 18, 2003 :
Deciding when it’s best to follow-up with employer
Increasing chances of career change success
Finding ideal job after years of varied work experience
Overcoming white collar conviction in job-search
July 4, 2003 :
Making the case for telecommuting
Changing careers by becoming entrepreneur
Struggling to find job in horrible job market
Contemplating the value of professional resume service
June 20, 2003 :
Thinking of the job interview as a sales call
Attempting to correct a lie on a job application
Closing the “sale” in job interviews
Recovering from a salary negotiation blunder
June 6, 2003 :
Making a good first impression at a new job
Helping a teen find a summer job
Taking the time for career self-assessment
Dealing with being terminated from last job
May 23, 2003 :
Preparing for six-month review/raise meeting
Dealing with the potential of multiple offers
Making career change after receiving degree
Contemplating options after completing MBA
May 9, 2003 :
Researching companies critical to interview success
Finding work in environmental or animal biology
Planning career path toward becoming magazine editor
Questioning where to go next in career, job-search
April 25, 2003 :
Struggling recent college grad looking for work
Accepting one job offer while waiting for better offer
Relating careers to various college degrees
Dealing with too many years of experience on resume
April 11, 2003 :
Emphasizing the importance of following up all job interviews
Getting out of job offer after originally accepting the offer
Developing career plans for job-seekers age 50 and above
Breaking into the sports psychology profession
March 28, 2003 :
Figuring out when to use chronological vs. functional resume
Dealing with multiple gaps in employment history
Writing powerful and effective resume job objectives
Tackling the development of a curriculum vitae (CV)
March 14, 2003 :
Revisiting steps in job-hunting and career planning
Dealing with requests for salary histories/requirements
Looking into a career as college professor
Sending thank you messages after job interviews
February 28, 2003 :
Addressing cover letters to recruiters
Getting information on career in marine biology
Reacting and dealing with a canceled job interview
Updating resume with new job duties/responsibilities
February 14, 2003 :
Deciding whether too old to apply to medical school
Making some hard decisions about family, work, school
Facing a forced career change with no clue about next job
Working temporary jobs while finding satisfying career
January 31, 2003 :
Researching careers that use math skills and abilities
Finding a job with maximum benefits and minimal requirements
Determining the next step when ready to make a job change
Re-entering the workforce after getting fired numerous times
January 17, 2003 :
Dealing with a potentially tricky job-search situation
Job-searching strategies for relocating to another state
Finding key information about different careers
Changing careers from editor to journalism professor
January 3, 2003 :
Finding an exciting job in the accounting field
Answering a typical job interview question
Transitioning a career change to computers/IT
Putting together proper “dress for success” attire
Year 2002 Career Doctor
December 27, 2002 :
Dealing with the question of salary histories
Deciding among three science-related professions
Job-hunting after only six months in current job
Addressing cover letter to specific person
December 13, 2002 :
Mastering the art of resigning gracefully
Job-hunting strategies for the multi-talented
Answering three job interview questions
Checking references and work histories
November 29, 2002 :
Following up all job leads is essential to success
Knowing the proper do's and don'ts of holiday parties
Dealing with pay cuts and short job stints on resume
Finding a way out of boring job to new career
November 8, 2002 :
Preparing your resume and cover letter properly
Dealing with excellent experience, but lack of a degree
Discussing job-hunting options with HR folks
Overcoming job-hunting obstacles after getting fired
October 25, 2002 :
Deciding whether a career in education is a good fit
Finding full-time employment over temporary positions
Successfully navigating panel job interviews
Understanding various options for a career in music
October 11, 2002 :
Applying practical marketing principles to job search
Determining the cause of receiving no interviews
Growing use of multiple types of background checks
Dealing with consequences of tuition reimbursement plan
September 27, 2002 :
Submitting cover letter and resume via email
Answering a very common job interview question
Dealing with workplace rumors of getting terminated
Providing salary history when you don't have one
September 13, 2002 :
Getting started in a freelancing/consulting career
Positioning yourself for administrative assistant jobs
Improving chances of getting hired after interview
Finding successful self-employment for teen job-seeker
August 30, 2002 :
Developing a job-search plan
Writing a thank-you letter after phone interview
Dealing with a two-page resume
Getting help with making career change
August 16, 2002 :
Contemplating a career as a social worker
Committing “career suicide” by taking new job?
Striving to become a magazine or newspaper editor
Supplying a writing sample with job applications
August 2, 2002 :
Finding legitimate work-at-home career opportunities
Planning educational goals in bid to become college professor
Deciphering an employer's corporate culture
Deciding where it's best to obtain a master's degree
July 19, 2002 :
Wondering about the latest methods of job interviewing
Searching for an environmental job while stuck in retail
Using a SWOT Analysis to your advantage in interviews
Enlisting proper etiquette for sending thank you notes
July 5, 2002 :
Overcoming obstacles to re-establish job-search network
Rebuilding career two years after being fired from job
Wearing ethnic hair fashions to job interviews
Deciding on pros and cons of taking a survival job
June 21, 2002 :
Determining best way to handle a limited or weak salary history
Answering the perennial interview question of why you left previous job
Developing a portfolio that showcases entire range of talent
Researching job opportunities outside education for a mathematician
June 7, 2002 :
Using job-seeker research tools to locate specific types of companies
Dealing with follow-up after dropping off resume with employer
Overcoming months of unemployment when searching for new job
Researching jobs available for graduates with a degree in business administration
May 24, 2002 :
Graduating with international studies major, but no idea of career path
Keys to writing a cover letter after being retrenched from previous job
Will taking great job offer -- fourth job in four years - make job-seeker a job-hopper?
Rebounding back to job market after being fired for employee theft
May 10, 2002 :
Marketing help for teen interested in starting catering business
Helping a teen who doesn't know what to do with his life
Switching majors to become a journalism major
Preparing and using career/job portfolios
April 26, 2002 :
Graduating with a degree in geography and needs help with careers/jobs
Attending graduate school to study for a career in forensic psychology
Zeroing in on a specialized career path in the social work field
Suggestions for improving the success of a job search stuck in neutral
April 12, 2002 :
Locating headhunters and recruiters
Figuring out problem with current job search
Finding a book with solid career information
Changing careers by discovering a fulfilling career path
March 29, 2002 :
Looking for career aptitude tests to help with career choice
Dealing with the issue of having no practical experience
Writing a thank you letter after a second round of interviews
Responding to questions about bad job experiences
March 15, 2002 :
Writing a compelling resume even when job doesn't involve numbers
Expanding the definition of work experience on a resume
Deciding when to take high school education off a resume
Determining value of MBA for a position in marketing/public relations
March 1, 2002 :
Looking for help regarding interviews, but no job offers
Determining the best strategies for finding recruiters
Needs help finding job to match education and interests
Key facts and figures about a career in real estate
February 15, 2002 :
Career/Work values and job search strategies for undecided job-seeker
Searching for career passions, values, and career direction
Keys to writing thank you letters and interview follow-up
Strategies for finding and using job references
February 1, 2002 :
Job-seeker in need of job-search advice and strategies
Question of following up your resumes and cover letters
Job-searching from a distance…finding a job in another state
How to explain job terminations to prospective employers
January 18, 2002 :
Does the name of the university or the degree matter most for MBAs?
Which is better for a finance career? An MBA or a master's degree in finance?
How an MBA program's ranking affects the perception of its graduates
Tips for writing a letter declining a job offer
January 4, 2002 :
Relocated job-seeker having trouble finding a new job
Recent psychology grad looking for direction in job search
Retail bank manager looking to make a career change
Job-hopper (7 jobs in 7 years) looking for career direction
Year 2001 Career Doctor
December 7, 2001 :
Considering the use of networking business cards
College senior trying to determine career direction
Registered nurse interested in a career in pharmaceutical sales
Concerned about being too old to attend medical school
November 23, 2001 :
Getting a sense of the corporate culture during an interview
Considering a career change from teaching
Finding typical interview questions -- and answers
College senior with "no experience" worried about job-hunting
November 2, 2001 :
High school grad wants to break into journalism -- without going to college
High school senior needs direction for college -- and beyond
Community college grad searching for career direction
Downsized bank employee considers attending college for first time
October 19, 2001 :
The meaning behind employer requests for salary histories
Handling an employer request for a desired salary
Finding a recruiter who will assist in career transition
Struggling job-seeker fights discouragement over layoff
October 5, 2001 :
Sending out resumes, but getting few responses
Considering using a resume distribution service
Strategies for writing emailed cover letters
Job-hunting on the Web, but getting no responses
September 21, 2001 :
Overcoming the elusive search for internships
Finding sources for gaining experience while in college
Best strategy for making a career change
Taking the journey to discovering the best career path
September 7, 2001 :
Older career changer looking for employment answers
Mature worker with "vast" experience needs to find niche
Dealing with short job stints, consulting, and job-hunting
Should an older job-seeker complete college or seek certification?
August 24, 2001 :
Getting information on the different types of job interviews
Techniques for asking for the job at the end of an interview
Should you reveal how you resigned from your previous job?
Dealing with a short job stint on your resume
August 10, 2001 :
Finding a career for college student with two majors
Considering other options beyond medical school
Interested in a career in environmental science
Looking for bartending work on a cruise ship
July 27, 2001 :
Struggling with future promotion, career path
Searching for a new career
Focusing on duties instead of accomplishments
Dealing with salary requirements
June 29, 2001 :
Sending out nearly 1,000 resumes, but still no job
Received an honorary doctorate and want to use title
Finding the best job and career to fit interests and abilities
Dealing with interview questions about reasons for leaving last job
June 15, 2001 :
Locating phone interviewing tips and guidance
Seeking career opportunities in podiatry
Getting interviews, but not job offers
Finding a summer job for 13-year-old
June 1, 2001 :
Showcasing knowledge in resumes
Locating a good book about functional resumes
Using transferable skills and writing cover letters
Addressing an honest mistake that led to being fired
May 18, 2001 :
Avoiding negative information in cover letters
Salary information in cover letters
Applying for a job from company career center
Length of time before accepting a job offer
May 4, 2001 :
Challenges of teaching at the college level
Secondary career research
Being upfront in an interview about your pregnancy
The fruitless job-hunt
April 20, 2001 :
Job interview follow-up methods
Fine-tuning job search keywords
Too many thank you letters?
Degrees based on work experience not education
April 6, 2001 :
Little "white lies" that pump up your salary
Academic success vs. workplace success
Focus on career assessment
Closing employment gaps on your resume and during an interview
March 23, 2001 :
Apprenticeship vs. continuing education
Discovering a teacher's marketable skills
Responding to blind job ads
Turn job-hopping from a liability to an asset
March 9, 2001 :
Handling company name changes on your resume
Declining a job offer
A look into career counselors
References that do not support resume
February 23, 2001 :
Answering "off-the-wall" interview questions
Networking is the best source for finding job leads
Too little time for internships
The top 20 resume and job posting sites
February 9, 2001 :
Protocol for including salary history with resumes
Information regarding computer jobs
Psychology/business job opportunities resources
Job interviewing dress code
January 26, 2001 :
Determining which career path is right for you
High school student stressing over careers
Job-hunting, but without a job search strategy
How to manage probationary periods with employers
January 12, 2001 :
Power of networking for contractors
What are the effects on teenagers who have a job
Transitioning from a travel career to Web design
How to negotiate a higher beginning salary
Year 2000 Career Doctor
December 25, 2000 :
Job-hunting around your current work schedule
Finding careers and jobs that match degree fields
Determining if bad credit rating is affecting job-search
Succeeding in internal job interview process
December 11, 2000 :
Deciding to go to graduate school for MBA
Using former supervisor's name on job applications
Understanding the importance of post-interview follow-up
Writing a thank you letter after job interview
November 27, 2000 :
Establishing why you want to make a career change
Changing companies with better job-searching to get a raise
Using a professional name on your resume
Identifying resources for learning about a career in advertising
November 13, 2000 :
Gaining the all important "real world" experience when job-hunting
Researching information about careers and average salaries
Finding a career quiz to help with career assessment/career planning
Finding best career opportunities for job-seekers with MBAs
October 30, 2000 :
Helping teen with career planning resources
Tailoring cover letter for a career change
Posting a resume and keeping it confidential
Getting an education beyond high school at community college
October 16, 2000 :
Understanding why not having success at job interviews
Differentiating yourself from other job-seekers with thank you letter
Building a resume around your recent degree using transferable skills
Identifying the best way to find an executive recruiter
October 2, 2000 :
Answering a common interviewing question: why looking?
Using references properly when job-hunting
Identifying and using transferable skills
Researching salary information on the Web
September 18, 2000 :
Getting your feet wet in the field of human resources
Identifying the importance of proactive job hunting
Writing a salary history for employment ads
Searching specifically for part-time positions
September 4, 2000 :
Masking employment gaps due to disabilities
Obtaining internships can get needed experience
Determining your major through informational interviews
Finding a job that fits your personality
August 21, 2000 :
Deciding on a direction for a major or career
Enhancing resume with "buzz words" -- keywords
Searching for advertising and journalism jobs
Researching companies and pre-interview questions
August 7, 2000 :
Deciding on value of mid-life career change possibility
Determining potential future career path
Breaking into new career field
Developing a functional resume that hides employment gaps
July 17, 2000 :
Finding good books for job-seeker with no career focus
Addressing relocation in cover letters
Researching career opportunities for accountants in Florida
Avoiding stereotype of "unusual" current occupation
July 3, 2000 :
Answering a basic job interview question
Finding a career where passion and interests coincide
Overcoming a lack of experience and computer skills
Finding political analyst career resources
June 19, 2000 :
Wheeling and dealing with recruiters and headhunters
Making major changes after second thoughts about career
Writing and sending electronic cover letters
Understanding the role of a CEO within a company
May 31, 2000 :
Thinking of changing careers from factory to real estate
Gaining hands-on experience for undergrads before graduation
Stressing the value of transferable skills when job-hunting
Developing a strong functional resume
May 17, 2000 :
Writing a winning resume for your dream job
Seeking information on computer related careers
Waiting for employer to contact you? Follow up on those job leads
Using Air Force job experience when transitioning to civilian sector
May 3, 2000 :
Addressing your response to a blind job ad
Finding what you are good at doing
Discovering interests and strengths for a new career
Listing your published works under a different name
April 19, 2000 :
Having two degrees but very little work experience
Finding a summer job to learn more about working
Switching careers without going back to school
Getting promoted without fair compensation
April 5, 2000 :
Addressing past short-term employment stays
Tips for preparing a resume with employment gaps
Determining outcomes of school hopping
Leary of giving out a home number even on a resume
March 22, 2000 :
Deciding ethical nature of backing out of verbal acceptance
Setting educational background on the right career path
Marketing civil service experience to the private sector
Addressing salary requirements when applying for a job
March 8, 2000 :
Answering behavioral-based questions on employment forms
Facing dilemma of choosing a college major
Handling non response after you have sent out a resume
Taking one or more personality and career assessment tests
February 23, 2000 :
Relocating and writing cover letters to prospective employers
Recovering from corporate downsizing and searching for new job
Moving from job with subsidiary to corporate parent
Explaining the doctorate degree process for earning Ph.D.
February 9, 2000 :
Researching careers for a college history major
Updating resume after time off work for health reasons
Finding a job after college with very little work experience
Obtaining information on becoming a probation officer
January 30, 2000 :
Examining future job market for job-seekers
Changing careers from managed care to information technology
Finding a career that involves animals and/or travel
Seeking help with writing a cover letter
January 13, 2000 :
MBA graduate looking for a job
Psychology major wanting to work in related fields
Considering a career change to a paralegal
Trying to decide what to major in at college
Year 1999 Career Doctor
December 18, 1999 :
Choosing a minor that enhances college major
Asking for compensation and benefits package in writing
Wondering why it takes so many interviews before getting job offer
Finding an interesting career after years of aimless work
December 2, 1999 :
Researching a career in exercise, nutrition
Considering career change from retail manager to HR
Working in an office that's behind in technology
Requesting list of nouns for writing a resume
November 18, 1999 :
Finding information on a career in herpetology
Explaining job loss due to employer restructuring
Utilizing customer relations or account manager titles
Identifying three most important elements of a job interview
November 4, 1999 :
Relating past experiences in dealing with career change
Handling supervisor when job-searching
Considering change from financial to travel industry
Transitioning from military career to the civilian workforce
October 21, 1999 :
Sending resumes and cover letter via email
Relocating out-of-state job applicants
Listing of potential research oriented occupations
Indicating salary history when applying for job
October 7, 1999 :
Helping 16-year-old career-seeker
Writing salutations in cover letters
Following up on a job after an interview
Writing an informational interview request letter
September 23, 1999 :
Seeking balance in career
Developing a resume in ASCII text format
Asking for recommendation from former boss
Backlash from asking for job offer in writing
September 9, 1999 :
Exploring careers with an economics degree
Answering interview question with pending lawsuit
Determining salary range for editorial assistant position
Seeking more responsibility, but too soon to quit?
August 26, 1999 :
Getting focused on job-search and finding a job
Finding some online career assessment tests
Hitting a roadblock in job-hunting -- and overcoming it
Trying to decide between two different job opportunities
August 12, 1999 :
High school senior needs direction
Taking notes to a job interview
Lost soon-to-be college graduate
Responding to requests for salary history information
July 29, 1999 :
Overcoming lack of degree and high past wages
Researching the demand for RNs and LPNs
Helping handicapped sister find new job
Trying to gain some sort of career focus for college grad
July 15, 1999 :
Preventing freezing in job interviews
Overcoming inconsistent work history
Condensing a much too long resume
Reviewing career options for recent college grad
July 1, 1999 :
Deciding on career path for college grad
Middle-aged female who desires a career change
Advice for someone fresh out of college starting a resume
Getting no response from employers after move to Sacramento
June 17, 1999 :
Finding employment in networking or other related IT fields
Appearing younger on a resume
Testing for job-seeker career likes/dislikes
Including a cover letter with an e-mailed or faxed resume
June 3, 1999 :
Recovering from being fired, now looking for new job
Starting wildlife/game career
Looking for job now or waiting until after bachelor's degree
Deciding whether to stay at current job or look around
May 24, 1999 :
Developing resume for an automotive technician/mechanic
Asking prospective employer to pay for airline ticket
Finding internship in a child life program for recreational therapy
Changing careers out of retail to accommodate work schedule
May 10, 1999 :
Dealing with salary information in job ad response
College graduate breaking away from software trainer
Preparing a curriculum vitae
Finding summer employment for teens
May 3, 1999 :
Identifying jobs and careers for social workers
Transitioning back into real estate/financial job market
Finding references after college graduation
Figuring out what to do with an engineering degree
April 26, 1999 :
Acquiring off-site freelance work
Changing from non-profit to for-profit
Trying to nail down a college major and career
Considering relocating to Canada
April 21, 1999 :
Relocating from southeast back to west coast
Finding freelancing work from home
Getting a job in sales after graduation
Struggling with finding new job opportunities
April 1, 1999 :
Seeking position as Business Analyst
Developing questions to ask potential employees
Using transferable skills in job-hunting
Understanding tense when using action verbs on resume
