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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! On June 14, 2010, In Resume Writing by Debra Wheatman , By CareersDoneWrite.com 0 What’s the value of writing a cover letter?

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 16, 2021

The other thing you can do is specifically address the gap in your cover letter. You can certainly do that in the cover letter. Chrissy would be perfect for this role over at your company!” Do something with that period of time that you can put on your resume. Chrissy is a great employee!

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Success

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Maybe you’ve even played with AI enough to know you are still a better cover letter writer. Most companies go on a hiring freeze or slow hiring near the end of October. Reconsider what an employer (not you) cares about most Sure, you won a company award that’s been sitting on your shelf proudly—great job!

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Allwork

MAY 15, 2023

2023 grads are entering a job market that is not so quick to employ new grads. This is a shift from the past two years where companies were fiercely competing to recruit interns and recent graduates. Although the U.S. Many of the top-paying and most sought-after large companies, such as Google, Meta, and McKinsey & Co.,

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Worxbee

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Why should your company hire an EOS-capable executive assistant? A key concept is maintaining a balanced life so that leadership in the company is healthy and cohesive. They’re ready to help companies implement the tools and strategies of EOS and can be an asset in promoting the key concepts.

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Allwork

MAY 30, 2022

In a Q&A with Gia Ganesh, Vice President of People and Culture at Florence Healthcare (a clinical trial software company), she explained just how to avoid age bias. . Allwork.Space: What should other companies do differently to avoid bias during this process? . One way to avoid bias is to embrace change as a company.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

And it offers resources to write your cover letter too. Although it serves largely the same function as Indeed, it remains the top tool for finding company reviews from current and former employees. You can even find information regarding job interviews at specific companies to help you prepare.

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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. 50% said diversity and inclusion initiatives will become more of a priority as companies proactively work to combat racism in the workplace.

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

In one TikTok , an employee talks about getting mad at work and “rage [applying] to like 15 jobs,” resulting in a $25,000 raise at a company that she calls “a great place to work.” They are showing that this generation of workers isn’t looking for a company to call home for 30 years.

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Success

MAY 1, 2023

In addition, she points to the idea of candidates modeling company culture, with a nod to DDI statistics that “found that 40% of the CEOs on Harvard Business Review’s … 2019 Best Performing CEOs are active on LinkedIn, Twitter or both.” LinkedIn is expected. Everything else?

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

She said, “Security doesn’t lie within a company. You cannot rely on your company or your executive to protect and advance your career; you have to do it yourself. Then work backward from there for other companies you worked for. Cover letter. It lies within you.”. This is so true. Professional Portfolio.

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On The Job

MARCH 30, 2020

Companies like CVS, WalMart and Amazon are hiring thousands of workers, from management to entry-level. The loyal customer you served coffee to every morning may run a construction company that is still operating -- can you reach out to him or her and ask about positions? Look where the jobs are now, and jump on them. Be specific.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The impact of this rapid adoption of Generative AI by the graduate population goes beyond writing CVs and cover letters. A significant 30 percent would think that the employer wasn’t very progressive. The poll also suggests that: ChatGPT-4 outperforms 98.8 said Robert Newry, co-founder and CEO of Arctic Shores.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 31, 2014

Harmony between your CV and cover letter. All too often cover letters either repeat, or worse, contradict aspects of a candidate’s CV. Then consider how the content of your cover letter links with your CV. The solution is really very simple – research the company you may be working for.

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On The Job

JULY 12, 2017

In addition to writing a resume and cover letter, you're now supposed to monitor social media and look for ways to "brand" yourself to prospective employers. It's important to know about companies, their culture and the kind of work they offer. It can be exhausting looking for a job. What does work?

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

While some variance may occur between companies, certain papers commonly belong in these files and some definitely do not. Think of an employee’s personnel file as a history of the individual’s employment relationship with the company. Cover letter. Job offer letter. What to include in an employee’s personnel file.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Highlighting your company culture and values can also attract candidates who fit your team well. You can mention specific examples of team events, leadership styles, and company missions. Focus on questions that reveal the candidate’s practical skills, problem-solving abilities and check the fit with your company culture.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Try to address those concerns in your cover letter and say it's OK with you. Perhaps it's working for a smaller company and you like the idea of working with a smaller team. Or, the company is doing some important work within the industry. You've figured that into your plans, and you still want to apply for the job.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 26, 2016

What can you expect to find in our eBook: I think we have covered everything that you will need to think about when it comes to planning your next career move including the following: Looking for an assistant role online. Covering cover letters. Making the most of your CV. How to stand out in a crowded market.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 21, 2013

Because admin applications usually consist of written forms such as a resume and a cover letter, it''s essential to proofread your writing for clarity, grammatical correctness, and accuracy of content. This may require reworking your cover letter, rewriting your personal statement, and supplementing your resume.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The other day I was talking to an executive with a healthcare company. He said he just got a cover letter, now keep in mind he’s with a healthcare company, but the person says, “I would really like to work for the port of New Orleans. Let me give you another example. I really like New Orleans.”

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Eat Your Career

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

You can list the title and company in an “Other Experience” section if you wish, but there’s no need to add dates or details. In general, you want your resume to emphasize the last 10 years of work experience and the key things you did that are most relevant to the role for which you are applying. There are exceptions to this rule, of course.

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Page Personnel

JULY 20, 2022

Related: How you can be highly effective in a role from day 1 Qualities that make a good HR Assistant HR departments are growing, and more companies need skilled, talented individuals to help them succeed. HR skills are universal, and are easily transferred from company to company and from sector to sector.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Over the last 10 years I have been employed full time in 6 different companies. 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.

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Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

For instance, those applicants who don’t have the right qualifications or a driver’s license for the role of a driver in a company. Even though your CV and cover letter are very effective, at the moment we are looking for a person with a different skill set and at least 5–6 years of work experience. All the best!

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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. Keep copies of your resume and/or cover letter nearby. The minute you apply for a job, the preparation must begin.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2010

. · Thank you letters from other divisions or executives on a job well done. Examples of your work (very important) : graphic work; spreadsheets (be careful you do not divulge confidential company information). Customer appreciation letters. Extras could include a Table of Contents, cover letter, and an information CD!

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2010

. · Thank you letters from other divisions or executives on a job well done. Examples of your work (very important) : graphic work; spreadsheets (be careful you do not divulge confidential company information). Customer appreciation letters. Extras could include a Table of Contents, cover letter, and an information CD!

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 11, 2021

For instance, those applicants who don’t have the right qualifications or a driver’s license for the role of a driver in a company. Even though your CV and cover letter are very effective, at the moment we are looking for a person with a different skill set and at least 5–6 years of work experience.

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Who's the Real Boss?

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

So let me put this to you: You’re presented with two candidates – the first is an EA who has been working in the same company for the last 10 years. Be upfront in your cover letter. Now I’ve said it a hundred times before in my blogs, that the cover letter is the opportunity to sell yourself.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Scour local print and online publications and follow company social media feeds to find out which businesses are growing and may be hiring. Sending your resume and cover letter on high-quality paper via the post office may seem outdated, but people receive so little mail today that your hard-copy materials could pay off.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 23, 2014

If you know specific companies you’d like to work for, follow them on Twitter too – you’ll get a more in-depth impression of the business. Company websites are ideal if you know the specific company or sector you’re interested in, but they’re likely to offer a smaller variety of opportunities. Thorough research.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 22, 2008

These are statements like "Objective: A position with a strong, stable company where I can use my skills and expertise to contribute to growth and advance my career." In addition, I only look at the work history, the cover letter, and most of the body are generally junk. No kidding. This applies to every employee, everywhere.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. And better yet, its for a dream job in an exciting company! Your resume & cover letter have done their jobs, and have piqued the employers interest - now your job is to make it as easy as possible for them to decide to offer you the job.

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Productivity Bits

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

W hen starting at a new company you want to make your mark and get known as the “go getter” and “go to guy/gal”. Many companies offer the opportunity to study development classes to their employees. The company may be considering external candidates as well as other employees for the job. Copyright © 2011 Productivity Bits.

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Screen Candidates More Effectively Screening of resumes and cover letters is tedious, and this specific undertaking is frequently restricted to the hiring manager or the HR team of a company. Surveying and assessing recordings and videos can all the more adequately recognize the best fitting candidate for the position.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

While many believe only certain jobs lend themselves to working remotely, Fell says her company recently received a job posting for a neurosurgeon in Nevada. "We A study from oDesk found that companies spent more than $18 million on online work in June. Your resume has got to be free of typos, and you need to avoid a form cover letter.

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