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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. This makes a stressful time even tenser. A polished resume that accurately represents you professionally is one of the most powerful tools in your toolkit. Your resume always needs to be current. Cover letter.

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Preparing for the Phone Interview

Job Advice Blog

Many of my clients have asked me to help them prep for a phone interview. What do you do on the phone? Despite the limitations associated with a phone screen you can still make a powerful impression – powerful enough to get the real deal – an invite to the office. This is probably going to be your home and cell phone.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Being a Hiring Manager Doesn't Give.

On The Job

Have a system in place to acknowledge that youve received a resume and/or cover letter when they come flooding in. It may cost you some time in the beginning, but it will save you in the long run when job seekers tie up your phone lines or e-mail asking, "Did you get my resume?" Besides, its just common courtesy.

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My Boss Has Been Fired. Now what?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

You can actually do and say all that AS LONG AS you don’t say it with too much desperation, emotion, stress, and general freaking out-ness. State that on your resume, in your cover letter, over the phone, and don’t tell anyone at work. I would not mention you might get laid off. Explain it in the same manner.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town. Any recruiter who sees your resume will silently wonder the following questions. Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. If the fit isn’t close enough, they toss or file your resume.