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Is Your Resume Hot? Or a HOT mess?

Melissa Peoples

The hiring world changes quickly and I almost missed the boat, but thankfully for my angel advisor, I was able to correct my course and improve my chances, and I hope that sharing this advice helps someone else as well. So, after reading all of the above [and thank you for doing so, since this is my first LinkedIn article!]

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

3) Work with temping and recruiting agencies – all of them When you are looking for a job, contact every temp and recruiting agency in town. Send your cover letter and resume to a specific person, their general email address, or fill out their online form/application. Did the receptionist throw it away?

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Tell us your story on how you went from temping in LA to being the EA of high-profile CEOs. I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral. I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. So I left that temp gig and went to work for the CEO.