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A guide to job hunting

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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. Is that evidence easy to find? Do you repeat yourself? Is the font and formatting the same in both?

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You Owe it to Yourself!

Office Dynamics

Also, review personal profiles you may have on Twitter or Facebook , etc.; Next, create an awesome cover letter that sets you apart. I mean a cover letter that conveys something about you, your character and the confident person you are. A network of individuals you can contact for job opportunities.

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You Owe it to Yourself!

Office Dynamics

Also, review personal profiles you may have on Twitter or Facebook , etc.; Next, create an awesome cover letter that sets you apart. I mean a cover letter that conveys something about you, your character and the confident person you are. A network of individuals you can contact for job opportunities.

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So you want to find a new assistant job?

Practically Perfect PA

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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Preparing for the Phone Interview

Job Advice Blog

Referenced on your resume and your cover letter should be the best number(s) to reach you. You want to maintain a relaxed, yet confident manner so the interviewer gets the sense that you are pleased to have the opportunity to discuss your qualifications and background during the phone interview process.

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The Path to Chief of Staff Whitepaper

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“You can sell yourself and your abilities in your cover letter even if you don’t have a degree,” Gaughan says. “You want to always have confidence that whatever message you are delivering is important and that you’re doing it in a concise, transparent way that doesn’t lose the message,” she says.

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