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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. For example, one applicant said that she had experience with project management.

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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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Set Yourself Apart from the Competition » Make or Break Moments

Make or Break Moments

The first project – transcribe a one hour speech from an audio file. I’m familiar with Elance but a colleague who had a similar project told me that she’d had great success with oDesk - so that’s where I started. Within 48 hours 1/2 of the project was complete. Candidates were from around the world.

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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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4 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Finding Remote Work

On The Job

Your LinkedIn profile or resume should note experience working remotely or independently on projects. Your resume has got to be free of typos, and you need to avoid a form cover letter. Just choose those areas where you feel comfortable or those that are within your industry," she says. Show your independence.

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Do You Have What it Takes to Work in a Non-Profit?

On The Job

Also, look at the group’s tax forms found on www. It’s something you should highlight in your resume and cover letter.” What's been great for me is the opportunity to be a bit entrepreneurial, create my own position based on my unique skill set, and take over projects I never would have been given in a regular company.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Hello New & Returning Readers, TheLadders.com is currently doing a project where they are looking for people to provide tips to new college grads about to enter the working world. Send your cover letter and resume to a specific person, their general email address, or fill out their online form/application.