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Resume Proofreading Tips

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If you write a date in the following manner: November 2007-December 2009, all dates should be written the same way. Not everybody is good at writing resumes, let’s face it. Not everybody is good at writing resumes, let’s face it. If you bold a title, all of the job titles should be in bold.

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How Three Post-Secondary Programs Are Setting Autistic Individuals on a Path to Success

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When Gary Moore’s son, Andrew, turned 11 in 2007, Moore worried about his future. These students can choose between courses that teach both core soft skills, such as “ communications ” or “community and culture,” and hard technical skills. They yearned for more and they knew they had the skill set to accomplish more.

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Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2009 Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary Something you should do every once in awhile is to clean up your dictionary in Word. One of the best kept secrets in Word 2007 is the Word Options button. Wow.this tip almost makes me want to upgrade to 2007 *laughs*.

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Successful Resumés

Laughing all the Way to Work

One of the many things I remember, and have put to good use, was a workshop on resume writing. In resume writing they suggested that any experience over 10 years was too old to put on your resume. Highly skilled typist with excellent knowledge of various computer software programs. accessed August 3, 2007).

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Melba Duncan on the Hot Skills EAs Need For 2009 and Beyond

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Duncan in job interviews, and have even quoted her in resume' cover letters. Take this quote, for instance: "The "hot skills" in 2008 and beyond are the skills that support indispensability. The second article I discovered was penned in 2007, and I'll discuss that one in my next blog. I've attempted to "channel" Ms.

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Interview Preparation

Laughing all the Way to Work

They mustn't have noticed my roots or wrinkled suit, or I completely wowed them with my skills and humour, but this definitely was not the way to go to an interview. I finally decided that they would just have to take me as I was because I didn't have the time to do everything I knew I should be doing to prepare for this interview.

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Joining a Professional Association: Is it Beneficial?

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I found they encouraged members to participate and advance their skills in areas like public speaking, chairing a meeting, taking minutes, etc. 3 If you are a member, put it on your resume! Tags: Professional Association IAAP join preparing your resume membership joining a professional association Administrative Assistant.

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