Job Advice Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

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! A cover letter IS important. Your cover letter serves as your introduction.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

And if you’ve worked in the same position for years, you might need some brushing up on your office skills and resume building too. Grow with Google offers free online tutorials and productivity tools to bring your office software and application skills up to date. And it offers resources to write your cover letter too.

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On The Job

AUGUST 10, 2020

That way, you can address the issues they think are important in your resume and cover letter, and speak knowledgeably about the issues that garner their interest. Some industries are even more optimistic. Here's some research from Lever based on 700 talent and HR decision-makers in the U.S.

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Success

MAY 1, 2023

Sharing the links proactively lets them know that you are comfortable with them searching, and most importantly, gives the candidate a free and easy way to share carefully curated profiles that demonstrate their personality, skills and interests,” she says, with an emphasis on “carefully curated.” LinkedIn is expected. Everything else?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Executive Assistant Job Requirements Essential Skills and Qualifications Communication skills: The importance of concise and effective communication in writing and speaking for an EA cannot be overstated. However, certifications are not always recognized by all industries.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

She said, “Security doesn’t lie within a company. You cannot rely on your company or your executive to protect and advance your career; you have to do it yourself. Then work backward from there for other companies you worked for. Cover letter. It lies within you.”. This is so true. Professional Portfolio.

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Knowing what to keep and the location of each document is vital to easy retrieval and to maintaining compliance with government and industry regulations. While some variance may occur between companies, certain papers commonly belong in these files and some definitely do not. Cover letter. Educational transcript.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Try to address those concerns in your cover letter and say it's OK with you. Perhaps it's working for a smaller company and you like the idea of working with a smaller team. Or, the company is doing some important work within the industry. Or, the company is doing some important work within the industry.

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Page Personnel

JULY 20, 2022

Skill sets required to be successful in this field are broad, and as a result, employees must possess different skills to perform well in human resources. A great HR assistant needs excellent people and communication skills. HR skills are universal, and are easily transferred from company to company and from sector to sector.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Maintain an up-to-date profile on these sites, and be active with industry associations and events. Scour local print and online publications and follow company social media feeds to find out which businesses are growing and may be hiring. Reassert your interest in the position and explain how your skills can benefit the company.

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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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Job Advice Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Sometimes transition is forced; maybe jobs in your industry or area are dwindling. Research the industry. 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.

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Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 29, 2010

If the client were not satisfied with the program within two weeks, said the agreement, the company would rework the material. The firm listed offices in various cities nationwide, so I attempted to research the company a bit further. He was asking me to evaluate a proposal he had received from a career marketing firm.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. And better yet, its for a dream job in an exciting company! Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Guest Blogger: David B.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

While many believe only certain jobs lend themselves to working remotely, Fell says her company recently received a job posting for a neurosurgeon in Nevada. "We A study from oDesk found that companies spent more than $18 million on online work in June. Sharpen your technology skills. We were surprised at first," she says.

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Who's the Real Boss?

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

So let me put this to you: You’re presented with two candidates – the first is an EA who has been working in the same company for the last 10 years. They have had the opportunity to work is some fantastic and varied businesses and industries, but the fact that they’ve jumped around seems concerning to you.

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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. You are selling your skills and accomplishments during the call. Let your professional skills and personality shine through to get you the face-to-face meeting. Contact Details: Don’t make it difficult for someone to reach you.

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Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Moderated by: Hallie Warner, Chief of Staff to the Founder and CEO – Adam Hergenrother Companies. EAs tend to be logistical thought partners who focus on details in the short term, while Chiefs of Staff are strategic thought partners who tackle the long-term goals and vision of not just their executive, but the entire company.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

"What is the best career path advice or source for career path advice/strategy to go from EA at a top private equity firm to EA with development potential with a production company?" It’s great you are already an EA from a reputable company. The next step is to jump industries and focus on the creative. What a great question!

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 4, 2022

Include specific information about the position or company] I am currently looking for a [Job_title] to join their team. It looks like you’ve had some great experience with [Skillset/industry/company] which is what compelled me to email you. He was greatly impressed with your skills and expertise in [Area_of_expertise].

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

I like many aspects of my job, but the most important thing for me is working for the right company, in the right industry and with the potential for growth, and my current position offers none of those things. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA? Thanks very much!” Dear SH, Glad you enjoy my blog!

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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. Send your cover letter and resume to a specific person, their general email address, or fill out their online form/application.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2008

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? 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. A lot of these companies online don’t give the best quality.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

But in reality – the most useful skill that opened a lot of doors for me were my soft skills. On my first day there, as I walk to my desk, a guy appears out of nowhere and introduces himself to say hi and welcome me to the company. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA? Yes, ZERO. 2) How manageable are you?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

You'll find that every major movie studio, tv network, or entertainment company usually has their own in-house temping agency. If a company you want to temp at isn't a huge company, you'll find that there are a handful of temp agencies that stand alone that cater to the remaining companies such as the agencies or production companies.

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2009

Have a system in place to acknowledge that youve received a resume and/or cover letter when they come flooding in. While there are some badly prepared job candidates, there are plenty who have practiced their answers, done research on your company and are prepared to offer their take on industry trends. Pay attention.

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