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6 Simple Steps To Help You Write The Best Cover Letters Using AI

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Using AI to help craft your cover letter gives you an edge While the traditional cover letter remains a staple in the job application process, incorporating AI technology into the development of your cover letter can help take your application to the next level — showcasing your professional skills and qualifications in a more compelling manner.

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12 Personal Development Books to Take Control and Jumpstart Your Life

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As with learning any new skill, personal growth takes skill and effort. Bolles With a focus on job-hunting and career success, What Color is Your Parachute? Yet, knowing how to find and land the right job is key to overall happiness and success. What Color is Your Parachute? By Richard N.

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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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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Admins Part 4

Practically Perfect PA

If the new role requires you to work in a department supporting a number of people the answers should detail the excellent skills you have that will help the team succeed. I do work well on my own but I also like to get involved in projects and feel that I can contribute to any group work either using my creative or organisational skills.

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Is job hopping the only way up the career ladder for assistants?

Practically Perfect PA

I didn’t job hop for an increase in salary, it was always for other reasons, but with every new role I did get a pay rise. For many assistants trying to negotiate a pay rise is extremely difficult and many are turned down because of their organisation’s internal structures. Applying for jobs outside of the PA role.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. Don’t automatically assume because the package looks good or the job sounds great on paper you will like it. Job hunting and dating are very similar. This is a bad idea! You wrote: This is a bad idea!

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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I knew I didn’t want to job hunt for more than 6-9 months if I didn’t have to. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness. So I read a lot about happiness, job hunting, and a meaningful life. I’m not sure how your job hunting experience was.