On The Job

DECEMBER 22, 2008

I sent out a HARO request the other day asking for input on resume do's and dont's. I was flooded with so many good suggestions I couldn't use them all for my Gannett News Service and USAToday.com column, so I'm offering you a great deal today: Super resume advice at no cost to you! (I No kidding. Bold moves are not required.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

I receive a lot of emails from admins who’ve lost their jobs unexpectedly. They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. A polished resume that accurately represents you professionally is one of the most powerful tools in your toolkit. Cover letter.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Use a standard resume template. Sending your resume and cover letter on high-quality paper via the post office may seem outdated, but people receive so little mail today that your hard-copy materials could pay off. Follow up via email or by phone within two weeks of submitting your resume. About OfficeTeam.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Apart from adding a personalised header, footer, and watermark for each resume sent to clients in just a few clicks, you can use the CV formatting tool to also remove any candidate information that may be a tip-off. —> Schedule your demo with us and our executives will walk you through!

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 20, 2011

With a focus on finding and living your life’s purpose, this book covers every conceivable job search topic including networking, research, resume and cover letter creation, successful interview techniques and so much more. Email this to a friend? Share this on del.icio.us. Share this on Facebook. Tweet This!

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Make or Break Moments

JULY 19, 2010

Each had a resume, test scores of the tests they’d volunteered to take to show their abilities and each provided a cover letter and their hourly rate. The cover letters were of varying degrees – some addressed me as Sir/Madam or To Whom It May Concern while some called me by name. He gave me options.

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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. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 24, 2010

I notice many misspelled words in emails to me, or assignments from classes or especially in resume cover letters. So, where am I heading with this? First we must not forget our basics but it seems to happen to all of us.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 24, 2010

I notice many misspelled words in emails to me, or assignments from classes or especially in resume cover letters. So, where am I heading with this? First we must not forget our basics but it seems to happen to all of us.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 2, 2012

Lastly, if you’re considering making a career change in the near future, take a moment to learn about my coaching programs and career transition services (including help with resumes , cover letters , interview prep , and job search ). Email this to a friend? Photo Credit: kern.justin (Flickr). Share this on del.icio.us.

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Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Giving my business a very different focus these last two years, I have been exploring the professional side of Resume Writing and professionalising of other people’s brands, putting my years of experience and qualifications in both writing and recruitment training, to good use.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 4, 2022

To keep attracting the best candidates and clients for your recruitment agency, you need to have a good hang of writing exceptional recruiting emails. Right from sending good candidate sourcing emails to rejection emails , your candidates and clients must be informed at every stage of the hiring process.

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Look Out For These 6 Things In A Resume While Hiring For Remote Job Roles A recruiter must be well adept when he/she is hiring for any work-from-home based jobs. Here's everything you need to know about skills that should stand out in such resumes. You must look out for either of the following resume formats: a.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 9, 2010

Workbooks Stress Management Workbook Time Management Magic Reinvent Your Career Workbook More Tasty Goodness Career Management Consulting Job Interview Coaching Resume Revision Group Training & Public Speaking Eat My WHAT?! Send me an email and we’ll chat. Your email address will be kept confidential. I HATE SPAM!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Whoever had the idea to put the templates on their site should pat themselves on the back.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 10, 2022

Sifting through an endless list of resumes, cover letters, and interviews can be a major bottleneck in your process. They automate CV and cover letter screening to look for important keywords and skillsets. It causes you to focus time on candidates unsuitable for the role or your business.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Once you find out their email or fax number, they will ask you to submit your cover letter and resume. Some agencies will completely reformat your resume (with your final approval for accuracy) for you to their style/liking or will ask you to revise your resume to their standards. You get the picture.

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All Things Admin

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Your professional portfolio should contain a combination of these things: An updated copy of your resume. Cover letters. Letters of recommendation. As you can see from this email from the CEO, she was incredibly happy with my attention to detail.”. Work samples. Awards and recognitions. Certifications.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 13, 2011

It is a site and free service to tweet out your full resume. I've actually sent in my resume and cover letter to companies with open positions whenever their site was down or when a post had expired. Someone saw it and passed that along and the rest is history. They also notify you of jobs in your area. Pretty cool, eh?

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Page Personnel

JULY 20, 2022

Related: How to sell your skills on your CV and cover letter They must recognise who works there and what skills they have. Read more: 7 things not to include on your resume How to tailor your resume for contract work Are these bad work habits hindering your career progression? Submit your CV now.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

AKA – Kiyomi’s 21-Step Job Hunt Strategy 1) Contact everyone you know in a personalized, positive, fun email When I first graduated college and whenever I am seeking new opportunities, I will literally email everyone I know. The point of the email is to check in with that person - ask how they are and ASK SPECIFIC QUESTIONS.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Technical proficiency: An executive assistant should be very comfortable using Microsoft Office suite, Google Workspace, and other business software as they need to produce documents, manage emails, and handle other technical tasks quickly and accurately.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 1, 2012

This is why you should give free samples or a great discount and keep in touch with clients at least once a year via a personal email. Then I call and email every vendor. 1) Focus your resume on your skills/talents vs the job title/chronology. 4) Make your company searchable. 5) Be prepared to take tests.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

1) We love applicants who only follow up once via email. Send us your newest resume, reel, or check in once every couple of months to be on our radar. If your resume and cover letter are riddled we typos we question your attention to detail. If we asked you to email us, please email us.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

Google for the UTA list and sign up for all email lists and job boards for the entertainment industry, network with people you know, send your resume and cover letter snail mail to every company you want to work at to the attn of the recruiting department, and establish an online presence so headhunters find you via LinkedIn and job sites.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

I also always bring many copies of my resume, cover letter, and recommendations. 2) Brand yourself and your specialties well from cover letter to resume to your LinkedIn profile and your entire online presence. I also always have the link in my email signature.

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

JUNE 19, 2013

Here are some things that would be super amazing if they happened to be on your resume, but are not hard requirements: You have experience with WordPress blog software. You have coding/programming experience with WordPress, php or html. You have worked as a personal or executive assistant in the past.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 13, 2016

If your boss is very high profile and him being fired was a secret/covered up, such as he “took an early retirement” etc, perhaps just say your boss exited the company because he took an early retirement, wanted to spend more time with his family, or x. Explain it in the same manner. Look for a job CONFIDENTIALLY. Should you stay?

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

I graduated and moved to New York, where I landed my first job on the strength of one cover letter. Just a cover letter. Is your resume a deal-killer Reply Go ahead. No connections, no nepotism. My copywriting success comes from a lot of failing and trying and failing again. I am single. No one supports me.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

Any recruiter who sees your resume will silently wonder the following questions. Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. If the fit isn’t close enough, they toss or file your resume. I’m calling and leaving messages everywhere, via email too.

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Men With Pens

MAY 23, 2010

Like, say, emailing us to ask if this is the right email to email us at, when the email you should use to apply is written on the job ad. When the job ad says email us with information and samples, don’t tweet us and say, “Just click here.&# Someone wrote an email to “Mr. Bangamon.&#

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Allwork

JANUARY 6, 2025

Professionals advise focusing on resume optimization, strategic networking, and continuous upskilling to increase your chances of landing a high-paying role. Optimize Your Resume Ensure your resume is professionally written and tailored for the specific job you’re applying for. Looking to land a six-figure salary?

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Allwork

OCTOBER 29, 2024

They can also input additional context, such as emails from hiring managers, and connect the tool to an applicant tracking system to revisit candidates from previous applications. Users can also leverage the AI to draft tailored cover letters or resumes for specific jobs.

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Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

If the compliment you receive is in writing (email or Slack, for instance), you can take a screenshot and place it in a folder on your computer. If its a more client-based job, you can always take a screenshot of the emails or anything else that customers send you. The same thing is true with compliments from co-workers.

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Success

MARCH 16, 2025

In addition to submitting a resume and cover letter, many companies now ask applicants to send in video submissions. A 2021 LinkedIn survey found that 61% of job seekers believed a recorded video might be the next version of the old-school cover letter and 41% percent had already used video as part of a job application.

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