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From Layoff To Liftoff: 5 Steps To Rebuild Your Career

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In an era dominated by remote work, AI, and social media, a personal cover letter is still important. One study conducted by ResumeGo reveals applications with tailored cover letters had a 53% higher callback rate than applicants without any cover letter. Write a customized cover letter.

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Diplomas and Dilemmas: How 2023 Graduates Can Navigate Job Market Chaos

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This month, the graduating class of 2023 will bid farewell to a rather extraordinary college experience — having endured an unforeseen worldwide pandemic, an unexpected switch to remote learning, skyrocketing inflation and housing costs, not to mention cascades of tech sector layoffs. February of this year saw an unemployment rate of 4.6%

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Why You Think You're Prepared to Job Hunt -- But You're Really Not

On The Job

We would not be able to pay any moving costs. So one reason or another, you start losing your enthusiasm, and you don’t put a lot of effort into your job search. 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.

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So you want to find a new assistant job?

Practically Perfect PA

Anyway, my point is that I know quite a bit about getting a new job and I’m going to share some of my knowledge with you in this post. Tailor your covering letter and CV. When you first start job hunting only join a few agencies so that you are not bombarded with calls. Good luck with your job hunt!

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My Boss Has Been Fired. Now what?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

My company has now recently started 'cost savings initiatives'. link] You mention your company is doing a cost savings initiative and you know you are paid more than the other EAs there. Look for a job CONFIDENTIALLY. State that on your resume, in your cover letter, over the phone, and don’t tell anyone at work.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. They are looking for a job history with the exact same job they are looking to fill. Use the same buzz words, job descriptions, and skills they used in their job ad. Time is a zero sum game.