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Riding that Job Wave

Who's the Real Boss?

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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Beware of Career Marketing Firms

Job Advice Blog

He was asking me to evaluate a proposal he had received from a career marketing firm. 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.

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8 Tips On How To Get A Promotion

Productivity Bits

W hen starting at a new company you want to make your mark and get known as the “go getter” and “go to guy/gal”. Many companies offer the opportunity to study development classes to their employees. The company may be considering external candidates as well as other employees for the job. Copyright © 2011 Productivity Bits.

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Tips From Successful Job Seekers

On The Job

But she decided to pursue a job search method she had heard about — proposing business ideas to a prospective employer. "I I suggested in my cover letter some ideas to pique the employer's interest," she says. Then, when I got the interview, I really stepped it up. I made the ideas as specific as possible."

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The Path to Chief of Staff Whitepaper

Admin Awards

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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Using A Visual Medium To Enhance The Recruiting Process

Recruit CRM

Research has proposed that 46% of individuals state how a website design is the main factor via which they decide its validity and a similar view can be applied when it comes to promoting open job roles too. However, not exclusively would visuals be able to support a recruiter's appeal to attract top candidates.