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Covering cover letters

Practically Perfect PA

In amongst all of my files and paperwork I discovered a handful of my old covering letters for various jobs I had applied for over the years (one was hand written – that is how old I am!). I wondered how many of us still write covering letters when we apply for jobs?

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Workplace Ageism: 4 In 10 Hiring Managers Admit To Age Bias

Allwork

Age discrimination can come in many forms – especially during the hiring process. . Zimmerman says to not just stop at creating the score card, but to also train all team members involved in the interview process to ensure they know how to evaluate for values alignment and success criteria. .

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Administrative/Clerical: Improve Your Admin Applications and Interviews

Office Dynamics

Your goal as an applicant is to clearly demonstrate through your admin applications and interviews why employers should bring you on board. Whether you''re hoping to become a receptionist or head administrator, your chances of receiving a serious offer hinge on your resume and interview.

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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

BMT Office Administration

Cover letter. Job offer letter. Letters of recognition and awards. Exit interview. Health insurance forms. Pay authorization forms. Payroll deduction forms. Keep I-9 forms in a separate file. You must keep a completed Form I-9 on file for each employee on your payroll.

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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

Cover letter. Your cover letter is often the first touch point you have with a potential employer, so you need to make the right impression. You should have two versions of your cover letter – a formal one that can be printed and an electronic version for online submission systems. Forms and Checklists.

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

BMT Office Administration

Besides the EEOC, the IRS also has requirements for employee documents, including which forms you need to have for each employee, such as W-4s. It also mandates that you must hold onto employee files for one year after their resignation or termination. Also, you’re legally obligated to retain these records for at least one year by the EEOC.

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Set Yourself Apart from the Competition » Make or Break Moments

Make or Break Moments

Each had a resume, test scores of the tests they’d volunteered to take to show their abilities and each provided a cover letter and their hourly rate. So throwing out the high and the low, I started to look for people to interview. I sent emailed interview questions. Candidates were from around the world.