On The Job

DECEMBER 22, 2008

I sent out a HARO request the other day asking for input on resume do's and dont's. I was flooded with so many good suggestions I couldn't use them all for my Gannett News Service and USAToday.com column, so I'm offering you a great deal today: Super resume advice at no cost to you! (I No kidding. Bold moves are not required.

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On The Job

MARCH 8, 2012

Is it really a big deal to lie on a resume? Nearly 35 percent of resumes are estimated to contain blatant lies about education, experience or the skills to perform a specific job. Of course, as employers have become savvier about lies on resumes, job seekers have become more adept at trying to fudge the truth.

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Job Advice Blog

APRIL 22, 2010

Many of my clients have asked me to help them prep for a phone interview. The interviewer can’t see you – there is not opportunity to gauge body language or make the same kind of connection. Referenced on your resume and your cover letter should be the best number(s) to reach you. What do you do on the phone?

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Cover letter. Job offer letter. Letters of recognition and awards. Exit interview. Reference and background check results. If so, then the document should be included in the employee’s general personnel file.”. To that end, items frequently found in such files include: Job application. Job description.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

After all, Inc reports that every corporate job opening attracts an average of 250 resumes, but on average only four to six people will interview for the position. A fully fleshed out, professional social media profile gives employers a point of reference beyond your resume. Building Your Brand: Get Social.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 4, 2022

Name_of_hiring_manager] is currently reviewing all [assignments/applications] and we’re in the process of scheduling interviews. As mentioned in our last interaction, we kept your resume in our talent database and promised to reach out to you when another vacancy is available of your interest. Interview Scheduling Email I.

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BMT Office Administration

JULY 3, 2023

Recruitment documents Human resources departments should retain documents related to the hiring process, especially if you need to refer back to them later. Also, you’re legally obligated to retain these records for at least one year by the EEOC.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I want to control my own destiny, so I've put on my sea legs, spiffed up the resume I left with you, put together a dynamic resume kit packet and a teaser including my brochure (developed at World Class Assistant Part 2), hoping to get through the door of a company I've been eying. My goal is to get my resume on the top of the stack.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I want to control my own destiny, so I've put on my sea legs, spiffed up the resume I left with you, put together a dynamic resume kit packet and a teaser including my brochure (developed at World Class Assistant Part 2), hoping to get through the door of a company I've been eying. My goal is to get my resume on the top of the stack.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

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). You can hang out with your friend and informally conduct an informational interview.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 13, 2011

We swapped stories about interview attire. It is a site and free service to tweet out your full resume. I'm actually referring to regular old snail mail, USPS mail. I've actually sent in my resume and cover letter to companies with open positions whenever their site was down or when a post had expired.

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Stellar Assistants

AUGUST 2, 2010

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

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

In interviews I’ve said that I’ve worked for introverts and extroverts and my job is to conform to the needs of my boss. This means when you show up for the interview you are courteous to everyone. Your interview starts even before you shake hands with anyone or answer an interview question.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Whoever had the idea to put the templates on their site should pat themselves on the back. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I was interviewed earlier this month and so I pasted it below. When people would ask me in interviews, my first answer was, “No nepotism here!” I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. Any recruiter who sees your resume will silently wonder the following questions.

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Men With Pens

MAY 23, 2010

Any email that begins with, “I probably don’t have enough experience,&# “I’m not sure I’m what you’re looking for,&# or even “I’m sure you probably have much better writers sending in their resume,&# pretty much forces the reply, “You’re right. DO take a chance. Read everything.

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