article thumbnail

Beware of Career Marketing Firms

Job Advice Blog

He was asking me to evaluate a proposal he had received from a career marketing firm. He wanted my opinion because I’m a career coach–and because I myself had once been victimized by a similar firm.

Resume 100
article thumbnail

Answering Reader Mail

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Believe it or not, while some EAs do hold tremendous power, because travel is a very expensive and uncomfortable aspect of business, many executives or companies are very specific on what is or isn't allowed and which airlines they will or won't fly. 3) Offer an introductory free samples or a great discount. Any suggestions?

Temping 40
article thumbnail

How NOT to Get the Freelance Job - and What to Do | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

That way it’d be easier to filter out all the cover letters containing such qualities… Jack Busch´s last blog. I once applied for a job at my favorite museum and my cover letter read: “I had a mini-heart attack when I found out you guys were hiring.&# Marian Schembari´s last blog.

2010 40