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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. In other words, have the courage to speak up.

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Some Gen Zers Are Including Their Social Media on Resumes—Should You?

Success

Carefully curated’ narratives to show to future employers Many employers don’t want to come up empty when they search social media for their future candidates, wondering why they hid their accounts behind privacy walls, according to Christy Pruitt-Haynes, global head of talent and performance practice at NeuroLeadership Institute.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AKA – Kiyomi’s 21-Step Job Hunt Strategy 1) Contact everyone you know in a personalized, positive, fun email When I first graduated college and whenever I am seeking new opportunities, I will literally email everyone I know. The email should be to continue or further establish a “relationship” you already have with them.

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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. So maybe you'll get a job and tell me how you did it! 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.

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OfficeTeam Reveals Mistakes That Could Derail Your Job Search

Office Dynamics

Job-hunting tactics that worked even a few years ago may appear passé, while using fresh strategies can help professionals stand out among a large applicant pool. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut during the job hunt,” said Robert Hosking, executive director of OfficeTeam. “If Network solely when you’re looking for a job.

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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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Insights From A Recruiting Perspective

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

1) We love applicants who only follow up once via email. There are weeks where we are waiting to see how the work flow will end up that affects the number of people we hire. If HR really likes you, they will place you in their talent pipeline and strongly encourage you to keep in touch with them should something else open up.