Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

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). The kind lady asked me what I did for work so I gave her my resume. She gave me her business card.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

I think that during the process of your performance appraisal it would be a good time to bring it up, but I never have. I have asked for a raise however, but it was after I considered a move somewhere else and wasnt sure I wanted to go, so gave my employer a chance to match the new salary and they did. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Finnigan says recruiters, who often called young job seekers “challenging,” now report Generation Y job candidates are more willing to compromise on salaries or job duties. Today, more than 50 percent of candidates say they will take the salary offered. This recession isn't the same as the one in the 90s, it is worse.

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2009 Self Esteem AT&T Skills 100

Recruit CRM

JULY 14, 2020

Every day recruiters are flooded with hundreds of resumes for various jobs advertised. It is virtually impossible for recruiters to scan each resume manually and shortlist them. An average of 75-88 % of resumes received is not qualified for the job. ( You can find a good guide for resume screening here. )

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Resume Agencies Social Media Interviewing 119

Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) simplifies the hiring process for any agency recruiter and HR department. Ever wondered why recruiters do not even see 70% of the resumes ? If you think the resume is going to be carefully analysed by a recruiter in the first go, then you're wrong. The resume gets first processed by an ATS.

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Resume Agencies Social Media Interviewing 69

Men With Pens

DECEMBER 13, 2009

Many freelancers don’t have to send their resumes to people anymore, so those degrees don’t see a lot of action, but they’re there, collecting dust on our walls. They don’t have to like it, mind you, but they DO have to internalize logical ways on HOW to think. Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach´s last blog. Wish I knew.

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2009 AT&T Learning Resume 40

Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

And my salary provides the means to allow me to enjoy many other aspects in life. Sure it’s a long distance, but I’ve yet to meet anyone who had a dream where the process couldn’t be broken down into tasks that really weren’t scary at all. Is your resume a deal-killer Reply Go ahead. One step at a time.

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2009 Cubicle AT&T Purchasing 40