Who's the Real Boss?
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
They have had the opportunity to work is some fantastic and varied businesses and industries, but the fact that they’ve jumped around seems concerning to you. 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.
Melissa Peoples
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
For most administrative professionals, the majority of our roles contain functions that recur, such as calendar management, expense reporting and travel arrangements. Bracket your recurring functions - I came up with this idea on my own, after running it by my very intelligent adult son and my engineer, linear-brained husband.
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On The Job
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
It's very expensive to run ads, and there was only a small percentage of candidates who applied who had the relative experience," he says. "We I'm not wading through a bunch of cover letters where someone is describing how they're a 'people person' and ways they can transform our organization. Do your homework. Don't whine.
Job Advice Blog
AUGUST 29, 2010
His proposal cover letter opened with an aggressive tone heralding the fact that the firm was working with executives who were late of prestigious organizations, members of academia, representatives of nonprofits, and an assortment of clients ranging from younger people just out of college to mature ones with occupations in every industry and covering (..)
Job Advice Blog
APRIL 22, 2010
Referenced on your resume and your cover letter should be the best number(s) to reach you. You wouldn’t want a potential employer to think you are pursuing opportunities at the expense of your present employer. Contact Details: Don’t make it difficult for someone to reach you.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
APRIL 17, 2012
I like many aspects of my job, but the most important thing for me is working for the right company, in the right industry and with the potential for growth, and my current position offers none of those things. Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. Why be an EA?
Men With Pens
NOVEMBER 11, 2012
What you should do is set a “Quit Date”, a goal number for a financial survival fund, and scale back on needless expenses immediately (like cable, takeout, sodas, etc…) so you can put that money in the bank. Look what happens: Step 2 – Prepare a freelance portfolio with a simple and tweakable cover letter.
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