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A Comprehensive Guide to Hiring an Executive Assistant

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

How to Handle the Hiring Process Screening and Shortlisting Candidates Begin by reviewing resumes and cover letters for evidence of the necessary skills and experience. Review social media profiles for additional insights into professionalism and fit. Use blind screening to minimize bias based on names or backgrounds.

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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Your resume & cover letter have done their jobs, and have piqued the employers interest - now your job is to make it as easy as possible for them to decide to offer you the job. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Guest Blogger: David B.

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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). And since I was there, I dropped off my resume and cover letter. No, maybe 1 minute.