Eat Your Career

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

As a career coach and professional resume writer , I work with a lot of “older” job seekers. So, when people ask me how you hide your age on your resume, I understand where they’re coming from—even if I find the question a little silly. Hiding your age on your resume is not necessarily a smart move, for a number of reasons.

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On The Job

MARCH 30, 2020

In the coming weeks and months you're going to hear a lot about "transferable skills." Transferable skills are those abilities that you can use in a variety of jobs: communication, organization and teamwork. It makes no sense, for example, to apply for a job that's two hours away and would eat up your paycheck in gas.

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Allwork

MAY 15, 2023

Develop a strong online presence: Showcase your skills and experience through a professional website, blog, or portfolio. Upskill: Continuously improve your skills and knowledge by taking online courses, attending workshops, or earning certifications. It may also lead to a full-time job offer.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

And if you’ve worked in the same position for years, you might need some brushing up on your office skills and resume building too. Grow with Google offers free online tutorials and productivity tools to bring your office software and application skills up to date. Resume.com to Build Your Resume.

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Job Advice Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection A Cover Letter is NOT Optional! A cover letter IS important. Your cover letter serves as your introduction. Probably not.

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Allwork

MAY 30, 2022

According to the survey, nearly 4 in 10 admit to reviewing applicants’ resumes with age bias. . According to the survey, nearly 4 in 10 admit to reviewing applicants’ resumes with age bias. . In fact, nearly one in four respondents said that they would never recommend including graduation year on a resume.

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Success

JANUARY 23, 2024

As we navigate the thrilling world of AI, it’s essential to stay up to date with the latest and greatest tools that can optimize every aspect of our personal and professional lives. Here are the cutting-edge AI tools that will help you grow your skill set, advance your marketability and set you up for future success in your industry.

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Success

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Helping with professional documents: Ideate and write resume drafts , cover letters and other documents. How to use ChatGPT Signing up for ChatGPT is simpler to set up than a social media account and easier to use than a search engine. Editing and spell-checking: ChatGPT will gladly check your text for errors.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 6, 2019

You’re back on the job market, sending out your resume to multiple jobs a day, but you’re not getting any bites. It can be especially difficult to know exactly what’s going wrong – is it my cover letter? In fact, your problem might be something as simple as not updating your resume.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

But taking advantage of opportunities like this requires care, skill and planning. From networking to resume-building, Twigg teaches you how to turn your personal passions and career goals into a saleable, branded story. The Job Search Manifesto: Turning Job Search Frustration into a Career Long Skill. By Andy Storch.

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On The Job

MARCH 27, 2019

Just as you target your resume and cover letter for a certain job, you should do the same for your references. You want someone who can speak to some of the skills sought in the position, such as creativity or leadership. Look for variety. Try to look for those who have worked with you in different areas.

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On The Job

AUGUST 10, 2020

That way, you can address the issues they think are important in your resume and cover letter, and speak knowledgeably about the issues that garner their interest. Recruiters have kept busy: 37% spent time rethinking their recruiting processes, while 41% cleaned up their recruiting data during slower hiring times.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The reason why is summed up perfectly by one of my favorite quotes from Joan Burge, founder, and CEO of Office Dynamics, Inc. They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. Most admins have a resume, but not many consider it a living document. Cover letter.

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Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

xo, Melissa I very recently made the decision to leave a role without another one lined up. After giving notice, and thinking now that it wasn't perhaps the best time for clarity or objectivity, I dusted off my resume, added my now former role, and began applying to likely-sounding prospects. You are welcome!

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

So now, when employees get fed up at work, they aren’t feeling as stuck as they once did. She had also fought against racism from other leaders, and parents threatening teachers over wanting to ban books, including one that said their department should be “put up against the firing squad.” “I Have I mastered the necessary skills?

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Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Giving my business a very different focus these last two years, I have been exploring the professional side of Resume Writing and professionalising of other people’s brands, putting my years of experience and qualifications in both writing and recruitment training, to good use.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Executive Assistant Job Requirements Essential Skills and Qualifications Communication skills: The importance of concise and effective communication in writing and speaking for an EA cannot be overstated. Implement skill assessments to objectively measure candidates’ abilities.

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On The Job

MARCH 8, 2012

Is it really a big deal to lie on a resume? Nearly 35 percent of resumes are estimated to contain blatant lies about education, experience or the skills to perform a specific job. Of course, as employers have become savvier about lies on resumes, job seekers have become more adept at trying to fudge the truth.

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On The Job

MAY 8, 2017

I recently helped a colleague whittle down the number of resumes for a new position. 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.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 21, 2013

Whether you''re hoping to become a receptionist or head administrator, your chances of receiving a serious offer hinge on your resume and interview. Fine-tune both by improving your writing and verbal skills. This may require reworking your cover letter, rewriting your personal statement, and supplementing your resume.

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Success

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Having a well-organized resume can help you land your next job, but knowing what to include might be confusing. You need to showcase your relevant work experience, education and technical skills while ensuring your personality and accomplishments are front and center, all while keeping within one to two pages.

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On The Job

JUNE 9, 2015

That means that once you hit "send" to email your resume or application to a company, you need to be on your toes. While the chances are slim that you'll be called five minutes after sending your resume, there is the chance you're going to be caught unaware when a hiring manager does call. Screen your calls. Take a breath and smile.

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Page Personnel

JULY 20, 2022

Skill sets required to be successful in this field are broad, and as a result, employees must possess different skills to perform well in human resources. A great HR assistant needs excellent people and communication skills. HR skills are universal, and are easily transferred from company to company and from sector to sector.

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Setting up employee personnel files is an important part of the recordkeeping process. Is it related to the employee’s performance, knowledge, skills, abilities, or behavior? Cover letter. Whether to store employee personnel files physically or electronically is up to the individual organization.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Maintain an up-to-date profile on these sites, and be active with industry associations and events. Interim assignments provide a source of income as well as a chance to network and build new skills. Use a standard resume template. Follow up via email or by phone within two weeks of submitting your resume.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Tailor your covering letter and CV. I’ve written posts on both covering letters and resumes so all I would add here is that you should tailor your CV and covering letter for each of the jobs you are applying for. Agents are not there to further your career. Good luck with your job hunt!

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A Great Day's Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Are you equipped with the work experience, skills, and qualities desired by the employer? Do you believe your cover letter and resume would be pulled by the Human Resources staff to schedule an interview among the hundreds of applicants? Are you keeping up? There are many ways to acquire knowledge and skills today.

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Who's the Real Boss?

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Are you hanging around in your own role because you feel you haven’t served a long enough period of time for it to be justifiable on your resume? We all have fear of having a resume that you could play hop scotch on. But let me flip this around for you and present another perspective.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 24, 2010

The Three Rs aren't cutting it for today's workforce, according to the American Management Association's 2010 Critical Skills Survey of 2,115 managers and other executives. of executives said their employees were only average in effective communication skills; 46.9% According to the AMA survey, 51.4% So, where am I heading with this?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 24, 2010

The Three Rs aren't cutting it for today's workforce, according to the American Management Association's 2010 Critical Skills Survey of 2,115 managers and other executives. of executives said their employees were only average in effective communication skills; 46.9% According to the AMA survey, 51.4% So, where am I heading with this?

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Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 29, 2010

It’s up to the job seeker to solicit that help by asking others for their opinions. He was asking me to evaluate a proposal he had received from a career marketing firm. He wanted my opinion because I’m a career coach–and because I myself had once been victimized by a similar firm.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

After all, Inc reports that every corporate job opening attracts an average of 250 resumes, but on average only four to six people will interview for the position. A fully fleshed out, professional social media profile gives employers a point of reference beyond your resume. Share Carefully. Protect Your CV.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 18, 2012

The first step on the long walk to a new job should always be a good CV, obviously the detail in your CV reflects your experience but a well laid out and readable resume will help you stand out from the crowd (and thrust me these days there is a crowd). Don’t repeat yourself. Know what they want.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 18, 2012

The first step on the long walk to a new job should always be a good CV, obviously the detail in your CV reflects your experience but a well laid out and readable resume will help you stand out from the crowd (and thrust me these days there is a crowd). Don’t repeat yourself. Know what they want.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Census data show that more employers are letting workers set up home offices to get work done with 61 percent more workers considering home their primary workplace in 2009 compared with 2005. If you're looking for remote work, Fell says you can get the attention of those hiring such workers: • Spiff up your LinkedIn profile.

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Job Advice Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Having worked with clients at various levels of their careers, transition is an area that comes up time and again. It is up to you to make sure that your strategy and resulting plan is well thought out. Other times, you want to do something different – explore new options. There is no doubt that a transition is a tough thing.

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Job Advice Blog

APRIL 22, 2010

Referenced on your resume and your cover letter should be the best number(s) to reach you. If you were unavailable, why did you pick up in the first place? You should be ready to talk; this means that your resume should be in front of you. You are selling your skills and accomplishments during the call.

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