Employers understand that being on the other end of the table can be a daunting experience, says Michael Erwin, a senior career advisor at CareerBuilder.

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As a career advisor who works with both senior professionals and those just starting in their careers, I deliver workshops on finding your right career and how to change your career.

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Whitney Johnson, author and career and life advisor agrees: "Personal packaging is absolutely vital" she says.

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Rosenband began her career as an advisor in 1997 with Smith Barney by cold calling for new clients.

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With almost 45 years of experience working in these two regions, Eldon, the former chairman of HSBC Asia-Pacific, has built a long career as an advisor to many of the global players in these markets in recent times.

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At this crucial development stage of his career, Murray needs a full-time coach rather than a part-time advisor, however high-profile.

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Former Smith Barney advisor Lori Van Dusen sat with Mindy Diamond to talk about her latest career move: starting her own independent shop with Focus Financial Partners.

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And later on he was a kind advisor on some other professional matters, as well as helping someone close to me in starting her legal career.

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