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. Probably not.

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Allwork

MAY 30, 2022

In a Q&A with Gia Ganesh, Vice President of People and Culture at Florence Healthcare (a clinical trial software company), she explained just how to avoid age bias. . Allwork.Space: What should other companies do differently to avoid bias during this process? . One way to avoid bias is to embrace change as a company.

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Allwork

MAY 15, 2023

2023 grads are entering a job market that is not so quick to employ new grads. This is a shift from the past two years where companies were fiercely competing to recruit interns and recent graduates. Although the U.S. Many of the top-paying and most sought-after large companies, such as Google, Meta, and McKinsey & Co.,

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Success

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Maybe you’ve even played with AI enough to know you are still a better cover letter writer. Most companies go on a hiring freeze or slow hiring near the end of October. Reconsider what an employer (not you) cares about most Sure, you won a company award that’s been sitting on your shelf proudly—great job!

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Worxbee

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Why should your company hire an EOS-capable executive assistant? A key concept is maintaining a balanced life so that leadership in the company is healthy and cohesive. They’re ready to help companies implement the tools and strategies of EOS and can be an asset in promoting the key concepts.

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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. 84% of recruiters leaned more heavily on phone interviews as a result of the pandemic, while 85% of them leaned more heavily on video interviews.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 21, 2013

Your goal as an applicant is to clearly demonstrate through your admin applications and interviews why employers should bring you on board. Whether you''re hoping to become a receptionist or head administrator, your chances of receiving a serious offer hinge on your resume and interview.

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Success

MAY 1, 2023

Gone are the days when job applicants scrambled to update their privacy settings and delete compromising photos of party nights from their social accounts before a job interview. who is in the public relations and social media industry, includes “professional facing” social media accounts on resumes and cover letters.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

And it offers resources to write your cover letter too. Although it serves largely the same function as Indeed, it remains the top tool for finding company reviews from current and former employees. You can even find information regarding job interviews at specific companies to help you prepare.

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On The Job

JUNE 9, 2015

That means that once you hit "send" to email your resume or application to a company, you need to be on your toes. Are you ready to be interviewed in five minutes when the telephone rings and the hiring manager wants to talk about your qualifications? They don't take the time to immediately begin preparing for a job interview.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 31, 2014

Harmony between your CV and cover letter. All too often cover letters either repeat, or worse, contradict aspects of a candidate’s CV. Then consider how the content of your cover letter links with your CV. Common interview mistakes. Is that evidence easy to find? Do you repeat yourself?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Highlighting your company culture and values can also attract candidates who fit your team well. You can mention specific examples of team events, leadership styles, and company missions. Focus on questions that reveal the candidate’s practical skills, problem-solving abilities and check the fit with your company culture.

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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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On The Job

JULY 12, 2017

In addition to writing a resume and cover letter, you're now supposed to monitor social media and look for ways to "brand" yourself to prospective employers. It's important to know about companies, their culture and the kind of work they offer. It can be exhausting looking for a job. What does work?

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Job Advice Blog

APRIL 22, 2010

Many of my clients have asked me to help them prep for a phone interview. The interviewer can’t see you – there is not opportunity to gauge body language or make the same kind of connection. Referenced on your resume and your cover letter should be the best number(s) to reach you. What do you do on the phone?

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 26, 2016

What can you expect to find in our eBook: I think we have covered everything that you will need to think about when it comes to planning your next career move including the following: Looking for an assistant role online. Covering cover letters. Example interview questions and answers specifically for assistants.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 22, 2008

These are statements like "Objective: A position with a strong, stable company where I can use my skills and expertise to contribute to growth and advance my career." In addition, I only look at the work history, the cover letter, and most of the body are generally junk. No kidding. This applies to every employee, everywhere.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

But when you apply for jobs where employers believe you are overqualified, you greatly diminish your chances of getting a call for an interview. 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.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 23, 2017

I recently was interviewed on a podcast, "Find Your Dream Job." It wasn’t like we were going to be able to fly them in to interview them. The other day I was talking to an executive with a healthcare company. You can find the full transcript here , but I'm including some of it now. What do you mean by preparation, Anita?

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

While some variance may occur between companies, certain papers commonly belong in these files and some definitely do not. Think of an employee’s personnel file as a history of the individual’s employment relationship with the company. Cover letter. Job offer letter. Letters of recognition and awards.

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Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

They want to understand where they lack in terms of their job application when they’re getting rejected, how they can polish their interview skills, CV and so on. For instance, those applicants who don’t have the right qualifications or a driver’s license for the role of a driver in a company. All the best with your job search!

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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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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 11, 2021

They want to understand where they lack in terms of their job application when they’re getting rejected, how they can polish their interview skills, CV and so on. For instance, those applicants who don’t have the right qualifications or a driver’s license for the role of a driver in a company. All the best with your job search!

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Eat Your Career

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

You can list the title and company in an “Other Experience” section if you wish, but there’s no need to add dates or details. In general, you want your resume to emphasize the last 10 years of work experience and the key things you did that are most relevant to the role for which you are applying. There are exceptions to this rule, of course.

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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! And better yet, its for a dream job in an exciting company! Lets grow together!

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2010

External interviewing. Thank you letters from other divisions or executives on a job well done. Examples of your work (very important) : graphic work; spreadsheets (be careful you do not divulge confidential company information). Customer appreciation letters. Customer appreciation letters. Office Dynamics.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2010

External interviewing. Thank you letters from other divisions or executives on a job well done. Examples of your work (very important) : graphic work; spreadsheets (be careful you do not divulge confidential company information). Customer appreciation letters. Customer appreciation letters. Office Dynamics.

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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. Interview Scheduling Email I. If you’re interested, it would be great to connect!

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Scour local print and online publications and follow company social media feeds to find out which businesses are growing and may be hiring. Sending your resume and cover letter on high-quality paper via the post office may seem outdated, but people receive so little mail today that your hard-copy materials could pay off.

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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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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. Be upfront in your cover letter. Now I’ve said it a hundred times before in my blogs, that the cover letter is the opportunity to sell yourself.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 18, 2012

It is all going well so far, as always lots to learn and new people to meet but I’m excited about the role and working for a different company with fresh challenges. Also if you write a covering letter, which I think should always accompany an application, then again your details will be included there. EXAMPLE CV.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 18, 2012

It is all going well so far, as always lots to learn and new people to meet but I’m excited about the role and working for a different company with fresh challenges. Also if you write a covering letter, which I think should always accompany an application, then again your details will be included there. EXAMPLE CV.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 25, 2007

Those include: The person who told the interviewer "he was allergic to unemployment." The musical candidates -- one sang all her responses to interview questions, while another delivered his entire cover letter verbally as a rap song. Tags: hiring managers unusual job pitches job interviews.

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BMT Office Administration

JULY 3, 2023

Besides complying with federal and state laws, keeping employee records helps you stay organized, aids decision-making, and protects your company if a terminated employee files a lawsuit. In addition, if an employee is involuntarily let go, their employee file must be kept for one year following the termination date.

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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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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

We have been getting calls every week, sometimes daily, from experienced executive assistants at the top of their game that have been let go from their companies. Companies they have been with for 10, 12, 25+ years! Companies they have a stellar track-record with that came to the point where they had to let them go. Jane Admin.

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