Make or Break Moments

JULY 19, 2010

Each had a resume, test scores of the tests they’d volunteered to take to show their abilities and each provided a cover letter and their hourly rate. So throwing out the high and the low, I started to look for people to interview. I sent emailed interview questions. Candidates were from around the world.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What? Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! Obviously you really want the job, and to get this job, youve got to really shine in the interview. Lets grow together!

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On The Job

APRIL 27, 2009

If you want to see a group of children get quiet very quickly, just let the teacher pull out a book and proclaim it's time for story hour. That prompted some great responses, including a book from Katharine Hansen called "Tell Me About Yourself." Several months ago, I blogged about the power of telling a story in your career.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I was interviewed earlier this month and so I pasted it below. When people would ask me in interviews, my first answer was, “No nepotism here!” I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town. Where did you go to school?

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

It looks like I have a chance to interview for an EA position to the president & chief executive officer. In good times when I had all my senses engaged, I prepared my career portfolio, resume, brochure (what a gem of an idea you had Jasmine), and now a strong cover letter, you are always ready for whatever comes your way.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

It looks like I have a chance to interview for an EA position to the president & chief executive officer. In good times when I had all my senses engaged, I prepared my career portfolio, resume, brochure (what a gem of an idea you had Jasmine), and now a strong cover letter, you are always ready for whatever comes your way.

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2009

Now, I think its time I gave some pointers to interviewers. Rules for being a good hiring manager/interviewer: 1. Have a system in place to acknowledge that youve received a resume and/or cover letter when they come flooding in. And not doing your job may mean you are on the other side of the interviewing table -- soon.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

In short, your brand is your brand regardless of the medium." -- Justin Foster, founder/partner, Tricycle * "We recently interviewed an individual for a C-level position with our company. He interviewed extremely well and the final check we did was his reputation in Google. Don't be something online that you aren't offline.

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On The Job

AUGUST 10, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, August 10, 2009 5 Ways to Manage Your Online Reputation Are you your own worst enemy? Or you sweated buckets over the details regarding your meeting with a key client.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

2) Ask to meet for fun and to conduct informational interviews When you send out an email as mentioned above, those who are happy to hear from you and want to help you will respond. You can hang out with your friend and informally conduct an informational interview. I ran a book club for 2 years. I was a big sister for 2 years.

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On The Job

MARCH 10, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Do You Have What it Takes to Work in a Non-Profit? It’s something you should highlight in your resume and cover letter.”

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. I believe someone mentioned there were almost 500 to choose from.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

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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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

If your resume and cover letter are riddled we typos we question your attention to detail. We've hired people who were 20 minutes late to an interview that was only 30 min. When we schedule interviews, numerous people are involved. If you're late, we raise our eyebrow. However, HR can also be very humane and forgiving.

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On The Job

MARCH 10, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Do You Have What it Takes to Work in a Non-Profit? It’s something you should highlight in your resume and cover letter.”

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Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

“You can sell yourself and your abilities in your cover letter even if you don’t have a degree,” Gaughan says. If you’re wondering how to approach tough conversations, this book (written by Kim Scott) offers some fantastic suggestions, Wood says. BE A ‘SPONGE.’ “What does the company do?

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2008

Many people have trouble writing a successful CV or cover letter, so if you have excellent writing skills and know how to effectively create a résumé then this business may be for you. I don’t feel a CV will get you a job – but it will get you an interview. Chris Burgoyne www.loan-machine.co.uk www.iva-machine.co.uk

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Men With Pens

MAY 23, 2010

Why don’t you go put a book back on the shelf or something. Did more than my share of hiring before a recent move into the world of freelance, and got tired of hearing in interviews about what a great opportunity this would be for the applicant. BTW, James… thanks for the kind words about our book! Smirking smirker.

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