Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Over the last 10 years I have been employed full time in 6 different companies. Tailor your covering letter and CV. I’ve written posts on both covering letters and resumes so all I would add here is that you should tailor your CV and covering letter for each of the jobs you are applying for.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 23, 2014

If you know specific companies you’d like to work for, follow them on Twitter too – you’ll get a more in-depth impression of the business. Company websites are ideal if you know the specific company or sector you’re interested in, but they’re likely to offer a smaller variety of opportunities. Thorough research.

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Job Advice Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Doing some preliminary (at first) and then more in-depth industry research will give you a sense of how companies in that space operate. Your action plan will consist of the following: List of target companies. After completing your industry research, it will be time to create a list of companies that hold your interest.

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Job Advice Blog

APRIL 22, 2010

Referenced on your resume and your cover letter should be the best number(s) to reach you. I have found that companies that conduct phone interviews and online programmer tests aren’t that interested in you. This has become a good way to identify unsuitable candidates and avoid wasting time.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

At some point, you’ll update them on how you are and you can gather information, advice, insight about what they do, their company, or general advice where you should look for leads. 3) Work with temping and recruiting agencies – all of them When you are looking for a job, contact every temp and recruiting agency in town.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

JH recently wrote me and asked the following question, "With so many temp agencies out there, I don't know which is/isn't good. I was wondering if you could give me the name of the temp agency you worked with. The best strategy is to sign up with every single temp agency in town. Don't forget to reach out to those companies too!

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