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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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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Hello New & Returning Readers, TheLadders.com is currently doing a project where they are looking for people to provide tips to new college grads about to enter the working world. I had always meant to do a post on job searching and so I figured, why not now? And when I say everyone, I mean EVERYONE. The list can go on.

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3 More Tools for Self-Branding and Job Hunting

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Lately I've been poking around online trying to see what else is out there for self-branding and job hunting. I've actually sent in my resume and cover letter to companies with open positions whenever their site was down or when a post had expired. I'm by no means an expert in social media at all.

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Answering Reader Mail: Transitioning to a Hollywood EA

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Google for the UTA list and sign up for all email lists and job boards for the entertainment industry, network with people you know, send your resume and cover letter snail mail to every company you want to work at to the attn of the recruiting department, and establish an online presence so headhunters find you via LinkedIn and job sites.

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Answering Reader Mail: Finding Temp Agencies in Los Angeles

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

You ask a very good question and I'm so glad you are being proactive with your job hunt and career. Once you find out their email or fax number, they will ask you to submit your cover letter and resume. Here are some ways to stand out above the rest aside from a very-well written cover letter and resume.

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Insights From A Recruiting Perspective

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

1) We love applicants who only follow up once via email. One thing I know for sure from being in recruiting and being a job hunter - if we really want you we'll go to extreme lengths to find your newest contact information or we will try to recruit you away from your current job. If we asked you to email us, please email us.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

You 'll learn my most cringe worthy moment, tips, and a little about me as a person. 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. We are super excited to have you!