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A Cover Letter is NOT Optional!

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Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection A Cover Letter is NOT Optional! On June 14, 2010, In Resume Writing by Debra Wheatman , By CareersDoneWrite.com 0 What’s the value of writing a cover letter?

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Beware of Career Marketing Firms

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He was asking me to evaluate a proposal he had received from a career marketing firm. He wanted my opinion because I’m a career coach–and because I myself had once been victimized by a similar firm. 0 Comments Leave A Response Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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CV Template for Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Here are a few tips on putting together a good CV, I have attached an example CV based on my own at the bottom of the blog. I do not include my contact details on my CV because these days you are normally either applying for the job online or through an agency and you have to give them your details anyway. Start as you mean to go on.

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CV Template for Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Here are a few tips on putting together a good CV, I have attached an example CV based on my own at the bottom of the blog. I do not include my contact details on my CV because these days you are normally either applying for the job online or through an agency and you have to give them your details anyway. Start as you mean to go on.

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Answering Reader Mail: Transitioning to a Hollywood EA

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Google for the UTA list and sign up for all email lists and job boards for the entertainment industry, network with people you know, send your resume and cover letter snail mail to every company you want to work at to the attn of the recruiting department, and establish an online presence so headhunters find you via LinkedIn and job sites.

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Critical Steps in Your Career Transition

Job Advice Blog

This is because these documents are the first thing people see about you. You want to project a positive personal brand.

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Preparing for the Phone Interview

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Referenced on your resume and your cover letter should be the best number(s) to reach you. Despite the limitations associated with a phone screen you can still make a powerful impression – powerful enough to get the real deal – an invite to the office. Contact Details: Don’t make it difficult for someone to reach you.

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