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Is Your Resume Hot? Or a HOT mess?

Melissa Peoples

I didn't love kow-towing to the age haters, but I also need to work, and let's face it, I am nowhere near ready to retire! I touched on my experience instead, using terms such as 'extensive' or 'seasoned.' This approach can take up to an hour per application session, but the return on your time investment could be that next great role.

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Answering Reader Mail: From Lawyer to Executive Assistant?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. The shortest route is to look for temp work thru agencies or TaskRabbit, Craiglist, or volunteer. Your best bet is to get some experience in admin and being an EA thru temping or other contract work.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

3) Work with temping and recruiting agencies – all of them When you are looking for a job, contact every temp and recruiting agency in town. Send your cover letter and resume to a specific person, their general email address, or fill out their online form/application. Did the receptionist throw it away?