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5 Things You Must Do When Providing References

On The Job

Whatever the reason, not preparing your references for that important phone call from a potential employer can upend all your hard work. Just as you target your resume and cover letter for a certain job, you should do the same for your references. Here are some way to ensure your references help you: 1. Look for variety.

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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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Administrative/Clerical: Improve Your Admin Applications and Interviews

Office Dynamics

Fine-tune both by improving your writing and verbal skills. Because admin applications usually consist of written forms such as a resume and a cover letter, it''s essential to proofread your writing for clarity, grammatical correctness, and accuracy of content. First impressions can make or break an interview.

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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! Your resume & cover letter have done their jobs, and have piqued the employers interest - now your job is to make it as easy as possible for them to decide to offer you the job.

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Job Loss - It Can Happen to You!

Office Dynamics

Times are tough and I am sure many of you have been touched by it in some way, shape, or form. In good times when I had all my senses engaged, I prepared my career portfolio, resume, brochure (what a gem of an idea you had Jasmine), and now a strong cover letter, you are always ready for whatever comes your way.

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Job Loss - It Can Happen to You!

Office Dynamics

Times are tough and I am sure many of you have been touched by it in some way, shape, or form. In good times when I had all my senses engaged, I prepared my career portfolio, resume, brochure (what a gem of an idea you had Jasmine), and now a strong cover letter, you are always ready for whatever comes your way.

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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. They all have different clients and cater to different parts of the city or industries. Did the receptionist throw it away?