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4 Keys for a Recommendation Letter

On The Job

As I sifted through dozens of cover letters and online applications, I noticed that only a few included letters of recommendations. As I read the letters, I wondered why more of the job prospects didn't offer something similar. Don't think that references can only come in the form of former employers or teachers.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

BMT Office Administration

Track and improve employee performance Without employee documents focusing on evaluating and monitoring performance and productivity, you’ll have no way of knowing if your employees are meeting your standards or not. They help maintain a safe workplace Does your organization require mandatory OSHA training?

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Set Yourself Apart from the Competition » Make or Break Moments

Make or Break Moments

Each had a resume, test scores of the tests they’d volunteered to take to show their abilities and each provided a cover letter and their hourly rate. The cover letters were of varying degrees – some addressed me as Sir/Madam or To Whom It May Concern while some called me by name. Do you have testimonials?

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4 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Finding Remote Work

On The Job

And employers worry that their workers are beginning to show increasing dissatisfaction, which can affect productivity and efficiency. Your resume has got to be free of typos, and you need to avoid a form cover letter. Workers have been given minimal pay raises — or none at all — during difficult economic times.

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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. 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. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Guest Blogger: David B.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Send your cover letter and resume to a specific person, their general email address, or fill out their online form/application. Apparently, I had just walked into an A-list celebrity’s production office and befriended the Director of Development. And since I was there, I dropped off my resume and cover letter.

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Small Business Start-Up Idea – C.V. Writing Service | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Many people have trouble writing a successful CV or cover letter, so if you have excellent writing skills and know how to effectively create a résumé then this business may be for you. Notes: It seems obvious, but do not deliver the finished product until you receive payment.

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