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Riding that Job Wave

Who's the Real Boss?

So if you went travelling for six months, then you need to spell that out. But if you leave it off then you need to replace it with something else (travel, working on your own business, caring for a family member etc). Be upfront in your cover letter. Now whatever gap you have on your resume you need to account for.

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Answering Reader Mail

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Aside from this blog, I also write over at jobstr.com under Hollywood Executive Assistant. I work at a travel and event planning agency. We are a great resource for Executive Assistants (we have several that we work with currently) booking high level travel globally but I am having trouble reaching out to the right people.

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Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles

Laughing all the Way to Work

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Thank you so much and I intend to come back to your blog often.

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Answering Reader Mail: What Do Employers Look for in High-Level EA Candidates?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

“I came across your blog while surfing the net for information on high-level executive assistants. I found your blog very helpful. Dear MJ, I’m glad you enjoy my blog. I also always bring many copies of my resume, cover letter, and recommendations. There wasn't much information out there.

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Answering Reader Mail: From Lawyer to Executive Assistant?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

“First of all I would like to say thank you for the wealth of incredibly useful and generous advice on your blog! Dear SH, Glad you enjoy my blog! Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. Thanks very much!” 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA?

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Send your cover letter and resume to a specific person, their general email address, or fill out their online form/application. And since I was there, I dropped off my resume and cover letter. You should have a Twitter account, or maybe even a blog. It can even be a tid bit of advice or a blog like mine.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

For any readers of my blog and my column , you’ll know I hail from Japan and also consider myself an Angeleno! Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. I don’t make any money from blogging or writing my column. Where did you go to school? What did you study?