Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

I’ve taken everything from project management courses to writing workshops. We can fill pages and pages of our resume or LinkedIn to set ourselves apart, listing every skill we claim to have. Verification of skills and knowledge level against an industry standard. However, to be honest…it’s not enough.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

I thoroughly enjoy the diversity of these positions, the project management, and the role of admin support. So, it's best to search for temporary, short-term admin work via temping, volunteering, applying for part time work so you have something to put on your resume. This experience spanned from 1997 to 2010.

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The Marq

APRIL 12, 2012

So much so that the economic meltdown of 2008 didn’t seem to affect him, even though he worked in the construction industry as a Senior Project Manager. So, week after week, I searched and shot out ever-revised resumes to companies large and small, with prospects strong and weak. He was given my resume by Erik.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. Youve been networking your little tail off. Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

I like many aspects of my job, but the most important thing for me is working for the right company, in the right industry and with the potential for growth, and my current position offers none of those things. Any recruiter who sees your resume and finds out you used to be a lawyer will silently wonder the following questions.

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The Marq

MAY 10, 2012

I see my resume on his desk. He comes back in and pauses, then gets the resume off his desk and takes the chair across from me. He asks if he could get some references and I ask from which segment of the industry: Subcontractor’s, Owner’s, Architects? So… I contact a superintendent and a Project Manager (both with Bernards).

Project Management 40

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

And as I climbed the admin ladder, when I got recruited for a project manager role, the person who referred me was also someone I had met when I was “just a temp” stuffing those thousands of envelopes. Any recruiter who sees your resume will silently wonder the following questions. The longer specific answer is below.

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