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Beware of Career Marketing Firms

Job Advice Blog

There have been in the past, and there still exist today of course, many similar career marketing firms. Of course, unfortunately, those who’d paid for such services were left high and dry. He was asking me to evaluate a proposal he had received from a career marketing firm.

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Is Your Resume Hot? Or a HOT mess?

Melissa Peoples

The gentleman on the call introduced himself as a consultant with a well-known local staffing agency who had reviewed the resume I had uploaded to the organization's website. But then, at the end of that first week, I received a call, seemingly from the job search Universe.

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Critical Steps in Your Career Transition

Job Advice Blog

Of course, this will be balanced by your ability to meet the needs of the company. In fact, the entire job search process is one that is centered on research: research about your interests; research about opportunities, companies, cultures, positions, and situations that will fulfill your personal and professional needs.

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Preparing for the Phone Interview

Job Advice Blog

Of course your body language, smile, and ability to connect with someone on a personal level gives you the upper hand when sitting in the same room. Referenced on your resume and your cover letter should be the best number(s) to reach you. Many of my clients have asked me to help them prep for a phone interview.

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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. Job hunting is a numbers and timing game.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral. I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA?