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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. At first blush, my pride flared up and my internal Vanessa started to craft a sassy retort to the gentleman about the awesomeness of my resume, yada yada.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Hello New & Returning Readers, TheLadders.com is currently doing a project where they are looking for people to provide tips to new college grads about to enter the working world. However, here are my 21 tips on entering the workforce, whether for the very first time or not. Job hunting is a numbers and timing game.

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Answering Reader Mail: Transitioning to a Hollywood EA

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I’ve heard of people even interning. The flip side is to try to get a job directly as a writer’s assistant, at a talent agency as an EA/script reader, or be an assistant to a creative executive (Executive Producer, Producer, etc) or the story department. Since you have already worked at a well known company, you are half way there.

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins. Associates e-bulletin helps and tips. Lets enjoy our day together.© Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donat. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Answering Reader Mail: Taking Your Career to the Next Level

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I have heard of EAs working for successful international corporations and earning a very large salary. Even asking to intern, shadow, or be mentored by someone well respected is a great first step. This is one of the main reasons why I endorse temping and working thru recruiting and placement agencies.

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Answering Reader Mail: Career Progression, Wearing Different Hats, and Realistic Expectations

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

This week’s question also comes from an international/non USA reader! I'm an EA to the President and CEO of a North American marketing agency that is growing rapidly. When we were a smaller agency, I was the EA and Office Manager for a smaller facility. They write. “Hi

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13 Best Recruitment Podcasts Recruiters Need To Listen To [Updated]

Recruit CRM

These 13 podcasts have been trending time and again providing recruiters with the latest tips, trends and best recruitment strategies this year. This podcast brings a unique voice to the goals of creating an online personal brand or employer presence and tips on various recruitment marketing strategies & candidate sourcing.