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A Cover Letter is NOT Optional!

Job Advice Blog

While I haven’t done a full study of how many hiring managers read them vs. those that don’t, I can tell you this: when I worked in human resources I ALWAYS read them. Think about geography, specifically where you are located vs. their likely search area (typically based on zip or postal code). Will everyone read the cover?

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Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Lynn was in good company as some notable winners of the 2010 Stevie® Awards included: - Executive of the Year: Lawrence J. Ellison, founder and CEO of Oracle - Best Overall Company of the Year: Apple Inc. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles.

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

They are a valuable resource and I appreciate them. Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. I have found this practice to pay off big just when you need it!

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We did it Canada!

Laughing all the Way to Work

Hello Patricia, You have some great resources at [link] Given your interest in country codes, I wanted to make you aware of my site, [link] for possible inclusion as well. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Last half of the NHL season.

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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The importance of having someone to talk to

Laughing all the Way to Work

Having the opportunity to hash it out with another assistant is a great resource. I can tell you my friends and colleagues got a lot of phone calls in those early days and it was a wonderful resource and help to me. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles.

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Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?