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Is Your Resume Hot? Or a HOT mess?

Melissa Peoples

After giving notice, and thinking now that it wasn't perhaps the best time for clarity or objectivity, I dusted off my resume, added my now former role, and began applying to likely-sounding prospects. Bear in mind, I had been recruited or referred into my past couple of roles, so my resume hadn't been top of mind for a while.

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Preparing for the Phone Interview

Job Advice Blog

Many of my clients have asked me to help them prep for a phone interview. What do you do on the phone? Despite the limitations associated with a phone screen you can still make a powerful impression – powerful enough to get the real deal – an invite to the office. This is probably going to be your home and cell phone.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Shoes, Phones and Backpacks: What.

On The Job

But it got me to thinking that no matter how many "rules" I provide about networking and resumes and other stuff, there are always those tricky little things that can trip you up if no one tells you. You dont have to have an expensive satchel, but get one that is clean and streamlined. Dont play with your phone. Phillips said.

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How to Hide Your Age in a Virtual Interview

Eat Your Career

I’ve submitted a resume that includes the last 16 years (two jobs at my current employer) and I am getting initial interviews. I like that this person included their last two positions on their resume, because it shows some thought in the resume process. Additional Resource: How to Hide Your Age on Your Resume .

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Why You Should Reach Out to a Staffing Agency to Hire an Executive Assistant

C-Suite Assistants

Hiring and training are long and expensive processes, and you don’t want to have to do it again right away because either you or your new hire end up unhappy. Finding the Perfect Fit. Sure, you could find an assistant on your own. But you don’t just want anyone — you want the right person for the role.

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Business Ethics, Time for the Assistants to Chime In

Office Dynamics

In reviewing the resume, I saw the gap in employment, yet I wanted the candidate to get the job, so I didn’t ask about it.”. “I His company phone bill was way outta whack. Is a $5 bottle of water going to make that much difference on my expense report?”. How much was being used for his side job with real estate?”.

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Business Ethics, Time for the Assistants to Chime In

Office Dynamics

In reviewing the resume, I saw the gap in employment, yet I wanted the candidate to get the job, so I didn’t ask about it.”. “I His company phone bill was way outta whack. Is a $5 bottle of water going to make that much difference on my expense report?”. How much was being used for his side job with real estate?”.

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