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Is Your Resume Hot? Or a HOT mess?

Melissa Peoples

For those of you out there in Job Search Land who are waaay more savvy than I am, your resumes may already reflect these tips and more power to you. Tips for crafting a resume that will yield results Lose the nostalgia - If you have more than 10 years of experience, Yay you, but don't put it all on your resume.

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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

On The Job

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'm not wading through a bunch of cover letters where someone is describing how they're a 'people person' and ways they can transform our organization. It's OK to lurk — but don't stalk.

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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. Since becoming a lawyer is such a long and expensive road, it’s hard to imagine why anyone would change their mind since it wasn’t an impulse decision in the beginning. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA?

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Answering Reader Mail

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Believe it or not, while some EAs do hold tremendous power, because travel is a very expensive and uncomfortable aspect of business, many executives or companies are very specific on what is or isn't allowed and which airlines they will or won't fly. Any suggestions? There's nothing quite like it out there! 5) Be prepared to take tests.

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

Men With Pens

What extra tips can you think of on what you should do – and what you shouldn’t – when pitching for the gig? Reply James ( @MenwithPens ) May 24, 2010 at 11:59 am @Matt – Thanks very much for catching that typo (and the tip on blaming Dragon). Thanks for all the great tips, James. Have a great summer!

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