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Some Gen Zers Are Including Their Social Media on Resumes—Should You?

Success

They are even using social media to create their resumes. Social media’s importance in establishing yourself as an excellent employee begs the question: Should social media be displayed more prominently on resumes? second average it takes for recruiters to scan resumes, according to Ladders’ 2018 “ Eye-Tracking Study ”?

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Answering Reader Mail: Confidential Job Hunts, Raises, Promotions & Better Projects

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

How do I get a recommendation letter from my boss for a new job hunt without raising suspicion or improve my situation without my boss’ help? One of the best ways to get a raise is to try to ask for more responsibility and increase your skills and talents much like you did. Happy job hunting and keep me posted!

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Gift Wrapping an Executive Assistant: How to Package Yourself to Obtain Results!

Office Dynamics

As an executive assistant used to a fast-paced environment supporting executives, you are like a finely tuned system. And, you are well aware that your resume speaks volumes. Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. from your ideas, skills and experience.

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Gift Wrapping an Executive Assistant: How to Package Yourself to Obtain Results!

Office Dynamics

As an executive assistant used to a fast-paced environment supporting executives, you are like a finely tuned system. And, you are well aware that your resume speaks volumes. Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. from your ideas, skills and experience.

Gifts 100
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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Job satisfaction is important. Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. There are still jobs to be had, you just have to find them. I was speaking to a manager the other day and he said when he gets a resume, that is one of the first things he checks.

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Answering Reader Mail: I Got Really Sick Before An Interview & Still Went. Did I Make The Right Choice?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Are you looking for networking advice, job hunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life? Some may also view it as wasting two people’s time or having poor priority or judgment skills. And what sort of online content you would pay for?

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral. But in reality – the most useful skill that opened a lot of doors for me were my soft skills. Any recruiter who sees your resume will silently wonder the following questions. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA? Yes, ZERO.