Eat Your Career

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

As a career coach and professional resume writer , I work with a lot of “older” job seekers. So, when people ask me how you hide your age on your resume, I understand where they’re coming from—even if I find the question a little silly. Hiding your age on your resume is not necessarily a smart move, for a number of reasons.

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Job Advice Blog

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! A cover letter IS important. Your cover letter serves as your introduction. Probably not.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

And if you’ve worked in the same position for years, you might need some brushing up on your office skills and resume building too. Resume.com to Build Your Resume. This resource allows you to easily build your resume online for download. Resume.com also provides resume samples from various industries to get you started.

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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. 84% of recruiters leaned more heavily on phone interviews as a result of the pandemic, while 85% of them leaned more heavily on video interviews.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 21, 2013

Your goal as an applicant is to clearly demonstrate through your admin applications and interviews why employers should bring you on board. Whether you''re hoping to become a receptionist or head administrator, your chances of receiving a serious offer hinge on your resume and interview.

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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. Are you ready to be interviewed in five minutes when the telephone rings and the hiring manager wants to talk about your qualifications? They don't take the time to immediately begin preparing for a job interview.

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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. They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. Your resume always needs to be current. Cover letter.

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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

OCTOBER 23, 2017

I recently was interviewed on a podcast, "Find Your Dream Job." So in a panic, they just start sending out resumes right and left. They send out resumes. It was advertising for a position and we had resumes come in, and we had resumes from people three thousand miles away who didn’t really even have the qualifications.

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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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On The Job

MARCH 8, 2012

Is it really a big deal to lie on a resume? Nearly 35 percent of resumes are estimated to contain blatant lies about education, experience or the skills to perform a specific job. Of course, as employers have become savvier about lies on resumes, job seekers have become more adept at trying to fudge the truth.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 22, 2008

I sent out a HARO request the other day asking for input on resume do's and dont's. I was flooded with so many good suggestions I couldn't use them all for my Gannett News Service and USAToday.com column, so I'm offering you a great deal today: Super resume advice at no cost to you! (I No kidding. Bold moves are not required.

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Job Advice Blog

APRIL 22, 2010

Many of my clients have asked me to help them prep for a phone interview. The interviewer can’t see you – there is not opportunity to gauge body language or make the same kind of connection. Referenced on your resume and your cover letter should be the best number(s) to reach you. What do you do on the phone?

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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. Letters of recognition and awards.

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Success

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Having a well-organized resume can help you land your next job, but knowing what to include might be confusing. With limited resume space, you might think avoiding mentioning non-essential subjects, like volunteer experience, is best. Should you list volunteer experience on your resume?

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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

JANUARY 4, 2022

Include specific information about the position or company] I am currently looking for a [Job_title] to join their team. It looks like you’ve had some great experience with [Skillset/industry/company] which is what compelled me to email you. Interview Scheduling Email I. If you’re interested, it would be great to connect!

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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. Use a standard resume template. Follow up via email or by phone within two weeks of submitting your resume. Speak only in general terms or give “canned” responses during the interview.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2010

External interviewing. 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. Customer appreciation letters. Office Dynamics.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2010

External interviewing. 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. Customer appreciation letters. Office Dynamics.

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Who's the Real Boss?

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Are you hanging around in your own role because you feel you haven’t served a long enough period of time for it to be justifiable on your resume? We all have fear of having a resume that you could play hop scotch on. But I know that this is a generational thing that can be hard for the older generations to grasp.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What? Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. Lets grow together!

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Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 29, 2010

If the client were not satisfied with the program within two weeks, said the agreement, the company would rework the material. The firm listed offices in various cities nationwide, so I attempted to research the company a bit further. He was asking me to evaluate a proposal he had received from a career marketing firm.

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The alternatives for utilizing video content in recruiting are boundless; they can be installed into your work promotions, displayed on your job sites and can even be used to 'meet' the candidates in their introductory pre-screening interviews. These help them in deciding whether to go after the position or not.

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Job Advice Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Doing some preliminary (at first) and then more in-depth industry research will give you a sense of how companies in that space operate. Your action plan will consist of the following: List of target companies. After completing your industry research, it will be time to create a list of companies that hold your interest.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

We have been getting calls every week, sometimes daily, from experienced executive assistants at the top of their game that have been let go from their companies. Companies they have been with for 10, 12, 25+ years! Companies they have a stellar track-record with that came to the point where they had to let them go. Jane Admin.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

We have been getting calls every week, sometimes daily, from experienced executive assistants at the top of their game that have been let go from their companies. Companies they have been with for 10, 12, 25+ years! Companies they have a stellar track-record with that came to the point where they had to let them go. Jane Admin.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 18, 2012

It is all going well so far, as always lots to learn and new people to meet but I’m excited about the role and working for a different company with fresh challenges. Also if you write a covering letter, which I think should always accompany an application, then again your details will be included there.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 18, 2012

It is all going well so far, as always lots to learn and new people to meet but I’m excited about the role and working for a different company with fresh challenges. Also if you write a covering letter, which I think should always accompany an application, then again your details will be included there.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

"I asked for more details and then sent in my resume." Within weeks, she was called in for an interview and then offered the job. "To Mike Maul , Wordsworth's president, says the company decided to post the job on Twitter after being dissatisfied with the response when the job was advertised via traditional methods.

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BMT Office Administration

JULY 3, 2023

Besides complying with federal and state laws, keeping employee records helps you stay organized, aids decision-making, and protects your company if a terminated employee files a lawsuit. In addition, if an employee is involuntarily let go, their employee file must be kept for one year following the termination date.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). You can hang out with your friend and informally conduct an informational interview.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I was interviewed earlier this month and so I pasted it below. When people would ask me in interviews, my first answer was, “No nepotism here!” I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. Any recruiter who sees your resume will silently wonder the following questions.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 7, 2010

"I suggested in my cover letter some ideas to pique the employer's interest," she says. Then, when I got the interview, I really stepped it up. While she only did about two hours of research to pitch preliminary ideas to the employer, she devoted 10 to 15 hours to prepare for the interview. But just keep plugging away.

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On The Job

AUGUST 10, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, August 10, 2009 5 Ways to Manage Your Online Reputation Are you your own worst enemy? Perhaps you had weeks of sleepless nights as you planned your new company.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

." -- Justin Foster, founder/partner, Tricycle * "We recently interviewed an individual for a C-level position with our company. He interviewed extremely well and the final check we did was his reputation in Google. 1) We changed everything (resume, cover letters, online profiles, etc.) Here's what we did.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

You'll find that every major movie studio, tv network, or entertainment company usually has their own in-house temping agency. If a company you want to temp at isn't a huge company, you'll find that there are a handful of temp agencies that stand alone that cater to the remaining companies such as the agencies or production companies.

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