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5 Ways to Include Soft Skills on Your Resume

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Career website Indeed.com recommends including 10 to 30 skills on your resume, with soft skills taking up no more than half the list. For example, if you’re interested in a project management role, highlighting your time management and analytical thinking skills may be more important than focusing on customer service or creativity.

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4 Keys for a Recommendation Letter

On The Job

As I sifted through dozens of cover letters and online applications, I noticed that only a few included letters of recommendations. As I read the letters, I wondered why more of the job prospects didn't offer something similar. For example, one applicant said that she had experience with project management.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Hiring an Executive Assistant

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Additionally, certifications in project management, administrative support, or relevant software proficiency can be advantageous, showcasing a dedication to ongoing professional growth and mastery of essential skills. This direct approach can significantly increase the number of quality applications you receive.

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8 Tips On How To Get A Promotion

Productivity Bits

Even if you aren’t reprimanded on the spot it will most definitely creep up someday and bite you. Improving yourself and your work will be a great advantage when you are up for review. Update your CV and create a cover letter for the position. Continue Your Education. Snatch every opportunity they present and study hard.

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Riding that Job Wave

Who's the Real Boss?

Perhaps you’re miserable in your role, but sticking around for the sake of demonstrating a half decent tenure, without having to make up some excuse for why you left after so little time. Being heavily involved in recruitment myself, I witness this alwayas as the first criteria that the hiring manager will check against.

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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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Announcement: The Shrink for Entrepreneurs is hiring

The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

Here’s what I’m looking for: I’m on the hunt for a trusted assistant to handle the details of The Shrink for Entrepreneurs and Commit Action businesses, to ensure they run as smoothly as possible, freeing up my time to focus on growth and customer acquisition. But that’s not all. A great example?