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Riding that Job Wave

Who's the Real Boss?

So if you went travelling for six months, then you need to spell that out. But if you leave it off then you need to replace it with something else (travel, working on your own business, caring for a family member etc). Be upfront in your cover letter. Now whatever gap you have on your resume you need to account for.

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Is Your Resume Hot? Or a HOT mess?

Melissa Peoples

For most administrative professionals, the majority of our roles contain functions that recur, such as calendar management, expense reporting and travel arrangements. I have also participated in several fruitful phone screens, and I have an onsite interview scheduled in the coming days.

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Answering Reader Mail: From Lawyer to Executive Assistant?

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. Will you be humble enough to take direction and do minor tasks like get coffee, scheduling, and travel? Be honest you understand the paycut and why it doesn't bother you at the appropriate time in the interview process.

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