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 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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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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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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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. . Gia Ganesh: We focus on the skills that the role requires. Allwork.Space: What should other companies do differently to avoid bias during this process? .

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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. 50% said diversity and inclusion initiatives will become more of a priority as companies proactively work to combat racism in the workplace.

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

In one TikTok , an employee talks about getting mad at work and “rage [applying] to like 15 jobs,” resulting in a $25,000 raise at a company that she calls “a great place to work.” They are showing that this generation of workers isn’t looking for a company to call home for 30 years. Have I mastered the necessary skills?

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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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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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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. Highlighting your company culture and values can also attract candidates who fit your team well.

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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. The right answer is often relatively short, and brevity is an impressive skill in itself.

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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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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. Is it related to the employee’s performance, knowledge, skills, abilities, or behavior?

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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. Do Emphasize Current Tech Skills. To counter this idea, be sure to emphasize your modern tech skills throughout the resume, and leave off old, outdated technology. But that’s the standard.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 21, 2013

Fine-tune both by improving your writing and verbal skills. Because admin applications usually consist of written forms such as a resume and a cover letter, it''s essential to proofread your writing for clarity, grammatical correctness, and accuracy of content. Bad writing is a surprisingly common mistake among applicants.

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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. You've figured that into your plans, and you still want to apply for the job.

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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.

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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. Can you concisely talk about your skills and experience -- and do it in a way that sounds interesting and personable? Keep copies of your resume and/or cover letter nearby. Screen your calls.

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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.

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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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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. Interim assignments provide a source of income as well as a chance to network and build new skills. Reassert your interest in the position and explain how your skills can benefit the company.

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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. Know what they want.

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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. Know what they want.

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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." If you don’t have actual job experience, explain how you obtained the skills needed. No kidding. This applies to every employee, everywhere.

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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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Productivity Bits

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

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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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. your hobbies, schooling, technical skills etc). Be upfront in your cover letter. So ensure all the irrelevant information is kept to the last page/s (i.e

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. And better yet, its for a dream job in an exciting company! Your resume & cover letter have done their jobs, and have piqued the employers interest - now your job is to make it as easy as possible for them to decide to offer you the job.

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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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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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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 25, 2007

The musical candidates -- one sang all her responses to interview questions, while another delivered his entire cover letter verbally as a rap song. Because the company had good benefits, the applicant was happy "because he was going to need to take a lot of leave in the next year."

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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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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.

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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.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 7, 2010

I suggested in my cover letter some ideas to pique the employer's interest," she says. Scouring the Internet for company information, she got a well-rounded picture of the company so she could propose ideas based on their needs. Then, when I got the interview, I really stepped it up. But just keep plugging away.

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Success

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

You need to showcase your relevant work experience, education and technical skills while ensuring your personality and accomplishments are front and center, all while keeping within one to two pages. If you had previous volunteer experience that isn’t relative to this new position, remove it to highlight other skills or achievements.

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