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Do You Have What it Takes to Work in a Non-Profit?

On The Job

For example, DeSandies says that her non-profit work often has allowed her more independence with less management oversight. It’s something you should highlight in your resume and cover letter.” Further, many non-profits can’t offer as much in salary, but other benefits may balance that out for many job seekers.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Send your cover letter and resume to a specific person, their general email address, or fill out their online form/application. And since I was there, I dropped off my resume and cover letter. The timing of the gift is also crucial. For example, I got promoted after being at a company fairly quickly.

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Do You Have What it Takes to Work in a Non-Profit?

On The Job

For example, DeSandies says that her non-profit work often has allowed her more independence with less management oversight. It’s something you should highlight in your resume and cover letter.” Further, many non-profits can’t offer as much in salary, but other benefits may balance that out for many job seekers.

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Answering Reader Mail

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Unlike catering or gifts where the EA has a lot of decision-making power, travel is usually dictated by the powers that be. Sometimes you can figure out which company it is and tailor your cover letter and resume or find the HR or hiring manager's email address online. Or maybe you go the extra step.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. For example, working for a CEO at a small business is not the same as working for the CEO of Disney or Pixar. The best gift I ever received was _.’ 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA?