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Is Your Resume Hot? Or a HOT mess?

Melissa Peoples

For most administrative professionals, the majority of our roles contain functions that recur, such as calendar management, expense reporting and travel arrangements. I didn't love kow-towing to the age haters, but I also need to work, and let's face it, I am nowhere near ready to retire!

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

2) Ask to meet for fun and to conduct informational interviews When you send out an email as mentioned above, those who are happy to hear from you and want to help you will respond. You can hang out with your friend and informally conduct an informational interview. Those who are too busy will probably just read it and delete.

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Answering Reader Mail: From Lawyer to Executive Assistant?

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. Will you be humble enough to take direction and do minor tasks like get coffee, scheduling, and travel? Be honest you understand the paycut and why it doesn't bother you at the appropriate time in the interview process.

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