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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

BMT Office Administration

Knowing what to keep and the location of each document is vital to easy retrieval and to maintaining compliance with government and industry regulations. Cover letter. Job offer letter. Health insurance forms. Pay authorization forms. Payroll deduction forms. Keep I-9 forms in a separate file.

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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

Cover letter. Your cover letter is often the first touch point you have with a potential employer, so you need to make the right impression. You should have two versions of your cover letter – a formal one that can be printed and an electronic version for online submission systems. Forms and Checklists.

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4 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Finding Remote Work

On The Job

Just choose those areas where you feel comfortable or those that are within your industry," she says. No matter what your industry, it's critical that you show you're up on the latest software in your field. Your resume has got to be free of typos, and you need to avoid a form cover letter. Show your independence.

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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What?

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Beginning Your Job Search? Start By Building Your Brand

Office Dynamics

Employers today have unprecedented access to your personal life in the form of social media, so be sure that you’re aware of how much of your personal information is publicly available. You don’t have to scrub your Facebook of your personal life, but you should be sure to check your Facebook’s privacy settings.

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5 Ways to Manage Your Online Reputation

On The Job

If you dont think so, read this column I wrote for Gannett, and you may just change your mind: Maybe you put countless hours into carefully crafting a resume and cover letter. The key, he says, is remembering that from the moment you go online, your reputation is being formed. Look for the right groups. Build social equity.

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Beware of Career Marketing Firms

Job Advice Blog

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 (..)

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