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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. Professional Portfolio.

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15 Fun Facts About Stacy Leitner

A Great Day's Work

What is your favorite magazine subscription? I have many magazine subscriptions. I enjoy reading OfficePro , Executive Secretary , Success , and O, The Oprah Magazine. What is your best interview advice? Invest your time to customize your cover letter and your resume. Prepare for the job interview!

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Melba Duncan on the Hot Skills EAs Need For 2009 and Beyond

Stellar Assistants

I was first introduced to her in September 1999, when she was featured on the cover of Inc. magazine ( [link] ). Duncan in job interviews, and have even quoted her in resume' cover letters. I've since reread that article at least a hundred times, and have referred colleagues to the article too many times to count.

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Insights From A Recruiting Perspective

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

If your resume and cover letter are riddled we typos we question your attention to detail. We've hired people who were 20 minutes late to an interview that was only 30 min. When we schedule interviews, numerous people are involved. If you're late, we raise our eyebrow. However, HR can also be very humane and forgiving.

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Resources for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

There are loads of websites, training providers and magazines out there for assistants and some are definitely better than others! The magazine is published bi-monthly and is full of interesting articles and statistics for assistants. The magazine also contains practical advice and reviews. Executive Secretary Magazine .

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