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 right answer is often relatively short, and brevity is an impressive skill in itself.

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Job Hunting Cover Letter Interviewing Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Though you may be satisfied with your current job, you should still have the necessary tools available at a moment’s notice, such as: An updated resume that details your current skills, responsibilities, and accomplishments. Presentation skills to effectively communicate why you are the best candidate. There is no one “magical format.”

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Cover Letter Resume Administrative Professionals Skills 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Though you may be satisfied with your current job, you should still have the necessary tools available at a moment’s notice, such as: An updated resume that details your current skills, responsibilities, and accomplishments. Presentation skills to effectively communicate why you are the best candidate. There is no one “magical format.”

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Cover Letter Resume Administrative Professionals Skills 100

On The Job

JUNE 9, 2015

Can you concisely talk about your skills and experience -- and do it in a way that sounds interesting and personable? Keep copies of your resume and/or cover letter nearby. If you're applying for numerous jobs, you don't want to get confused and emphasize the wrong skills to the wrong employer when the hiring manager calls.

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Phones Interviewing Resume Cover Letter 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

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. Well I do think it depends on where you are in your career.

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A Great Day's Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Are you equipped with the work experience, skills, and qualities desired by the employer? Do you believe your cover letter and resume would be pulled by the Human Resources staff to schedule an interview among the hundreds of applicants? There are many ways to acquire knowledge and skills today. Are you keeping up?

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Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

From resumes refreshes, to custom cover letters, building of LinkedIn profiles, and the all too-daunting task of writing key selection criteria responses, the platform was swimming in task ‘Posters’ that needed help. But how do you go about finding these quality Resume Writers, I hear you ask?

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Job Advice Blog

APRIL 22, 2010

Referenced on your resume and your cover letter should be the best number(s) to reach you. You are selling your skills and accomplishments during the call. Let your professional skills and personality shine through to get you the face-to-face meeting. Contact Details: Don’t make it difficult for someone to reach you.

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Phones Interviewing Resume 2009 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

In good times when I had all my senses engaged, I prepared my career portfolio, resume, brochure (what a gem of an idea you had Jasmine), and now a strong cover letter, you are always ready for whatever comes your way. From that point, I used my WCA skills to carry me through. Joan, you gave me the confidence to succeed.

Resume 100

Resume Job Hunting Cover Letter Interviewing 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

In good times when I had all my senses engaged, I prepared my career portfolio, resume, brochure (what a gem of an idea you had Jasmine), and now a strong cover letter, you are always ready for whatever comes your way. From that point, I used my WCA skills to carry me through. Joan, you gave me the confidence to succeed.

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Resume Job Hunting Cover Letter Interviewing 100

Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

When it comes to stepping into the Chief of Staff position, what education, skills, or industry knowledge should you be prepared to expand upon? While the panelists drew upon different combinations of the three to arrive at their current role, they all agreed that the skills learned in the workplace are the most crucial. LEARN MORE ….

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

JUNE 19, 2013

Be computer savvy in the basic sense: You need to know your way around a computer environment very comfortably – no specific software requirements but a fast typing speed and the confidence that no new software will massively daunt you (given a chance to play with it) is crucial. You have graphic design and/or photoshop skills.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

But in reality – the most useful skill that opened a lot of doors for me were my soft skills. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA? Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. Yes, ZERO. If the fit isn’t close enough, they toss or file your resume.

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