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Riding that Job Wave

Who's the Real Boss?

It’s a given though, that as the years have gone by that they have obtained more experience, and been exposed to greater responsibilities, as they’ve developed internally. So if you went travelling for six months, then you need to spell that out. So which candidate would you choose?

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Is Your Resume Hot? Or a HOT mess?

Melissa Peoples

At first blush, my pride flared up and my internal Vanessa started to craft a sassy retort to the gentleman about the awesomeness of my resume, yada yada. For most administrative professionals, the majority of our roles contain functions that recur, such as calendar management, expense reporting and travel arrangements.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I love doing informationals because I like learning about what people do, even if I am not in that industry, and perhaps get an office tour down the line, and make a new friend if they introduce me to someone else. Send your cover letter and resume to a specific person, their general email address, or fill out their online form/application.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

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. This really translates to the following questions… Will you be humble enough to take direction and do minor tasks like get coffee, scheduling, and travel? 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA? 2) How manageable are you?