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Riding that Job Wave

Who's the Real Boss?

So if you went travelling for six months, then you need to spell that out. But if you leave it off then you need to replace it with something else (travel, working on your own business, caring for a family member etc). Be upfront in your cover letter. Now whatever gap you have on your resume you need to account for.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Being a Hiring Manager Doesn't Give.

On The Job

Have a system in place to acknowledge that youve received a resume and/or cover letter when they come flooding in. It may cost you some time in the beginning, but it will save you in the long run when job seekers tie up your phone lines or e-mail asking, "Did you get my resume?" When you post a job, be prepared.

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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. This really translates to the following questions… Will you be humble enough to take direction and do minor tasks like get coffee, scheduling, and travel? 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA? 2) How manageable are you?