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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). It is a way to catch up and keep the doors of communication open. When I got home I looked up the company.

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Do You Have What it Takes to Work in a Non-Profit?

On The Job

It’s something you should highlight in your resume and cover letter.” Barbara Ruth, You bring up some points I think a lot of people are looking at more and more these days -- that a nonprofit must be run as well as any business if it's going to survive and retain the best people. May 14, 2010 12:05 PM Anita said.

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Answering Reader Mail

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Unlike catering or gifts where the EA has a lot of decision-making power, travel is usually dictated by the powers that be. Sometimes you can figure out which company it is and tailor your cover letter and resume or find the HR or hiring manager's email address online. Or maybe you go the extra step.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town. No hello, no trying to chat them up, or loiter to see if any celebrities were there. Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA? How do you do that?