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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

I receive a lot of emails from admins who’ve lost their jobs unexpectedly. Go to your human resources department and ask to see your employee file so you can write down all of the job titles, dates, and salary details for each position you’ve held with your current company. Cover letter. It lies within you.”.

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5 Job Search Red Flags to Watch Out For

Eat Your Career

They’ll offer exorbitant salaries or incredible paths for growth or unbelievable perks…but you’ll always find there’s a catch. Job seekers can be especially vulnerable to phishing scams, where criminals attempt to fraudulently obtain your personal and financial information via email. If they want your private information RIGHT NOW….

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What does it take to be a successful HR Assistant?

Page Personnel

Negotiation skills : HR assistants will be regularly involved in various negotiations, including salary discussions and purchasing meetings. Related: How to sell your skills on your CV and cover letter They must recognise who works there and what skills they have. Skilled negotiators usually succeed in such a role.

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Two-for-One Sale: Get Your Interview Tips Now!

On The Job

Turnoffs: weird or inappropriate email addresses (sexygirl18@alo.com, for example), strange 'personal interests,' and anything that is disparaging to a former employer." -- Gretchen Neels, Neels & Company, Inc. In addition, I only look at the work history, the cover letter, and most of the body are generally junk.

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A guide to online job searching

Practically Perfect PA

If there are filtering options, use them – filter by location and salary if you can, as this will help to narrow the results. If a job makes dubious claims about what it can offer, then it may simply be an exercise in obtaining email addresses, and a waste of your time. If you’re not finding what you want, try other categories.

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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 point of the email is to check in with that person - ask how they are and ASK SPECIFIC QUESTIONS.

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Announcement: The Shrink for Entrepreneurs is hiring

The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

It potentially expand to a full time salaried position based on your long term results and ability to grow with the company. The position is “location independent” (although as above, being near me helps but isn’t mandatory) and will start as part time only (10-20 hours per week) contractor position.