Allwork
MAY 6, 2024
Before you dive into the multitude of available job search sites, it’s good to take stock of your career goals, values, and preferred industries. Getting your resume and cover letter up to date is paramount. Additionally, they demonstrate your range of skills and adaptability to different work environments.
Success
JANUARY 23, 2024
Done right, today’s technology can significantly increase your productivity, help you hit your goals and increase your income. Done wrong, you could spend years learning tools that ultimately don’t help you accomplish your goals. I had to evaluate my priorities and optimize how I pursued my goals.
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Success
MAY 1, 2023
A healthy work-life balance is essential to a positive work environment, so it’s good to establish boundaries between your personal and professional life.” McCann Flynn finds scrolling through candidates’ social media to be a “waste of time” compared to targeted questions on competencies and goals, with examples and storytelling.
On The Job
DECEMBER 22, 2008
In addition, I only look at the work history, the cover letter, and most of the body are generally junk. If you don’t have actual job experience, explain how you obtained the skills needed. This has become a significant communications problem particularly among those just entering the workplace. Spelling errors will get you thrown out.
On The Job
MARCH 10, 2010
Before choosing to apply to a non-profit, Krasna suggests checking out the group’s mission and seeing if you are truly interested in their goals. It’s something you should highlight in your resume and cover letter.” There are also many opportunities that wouldn't be there if you were in a business or government environment.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
AUGUST 16, 2010
The goal is to be well-rounded in all aspects. If appropriate and true, during the interview process, you can mention you take the time to have lunch with other assistants, interns, or other co-workers just to understand them better as people, the office environment, and pick their brain for advice.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
APRIL 17, 2012
Can you fit in a corporate structured environment? Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. Starting a new career at any age is a great endeavor and they will want to understand your values, goals, and impressions of being an EA. Why be an EA?
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