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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

BMT Office Administration

These types of files include: Cover letters Resumes Employment applications References Interview notes Remember not to include any pre-hire documents that must be kept confidential, such as an employee’s I-9 form. Also, you’re legally obligated to retain these records for at least one year by the EEOC.

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How to Find a Job Using Social Media

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I heard about the job when they promoted it on Twitter," she says. "I It's very expensive to run ads, and there was only a small percentage of candidates who applied who had the relative experience," he says. "We I asked for more details and then sent in my resume."

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Answering Reader Mail: From Lawyer to Executive Assistant?

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Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. Your best bet is to get a job with an executive that is also climbing the ladder so you follow them as they get promoted. Many pay their dues by working 24/7 the first couple of years before they get more experience or promoted.

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How NOT to Get the Freelance Job - and What to Do | Men With Pens

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Which brings me to my next point, I’m trying to promote recognition of analism as a disease. That way it’d be easier to filter out all the cover letters containing such qualities… Jack Busch´s last blog. I mean, come’on! We analists don’t mean to sound judgmental or condescending. Me: Why not?

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