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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? The interviewer can’t see you – there is not opportunity to gauge body language or make the same kind of connection. Referenced on your resume and your cover letter should be the best number(s) to reach you.

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Administrative/Clerical: Improve Your Admin Applications and Interviews

Office Dynamics

Your goal as an applicant is to clearly demonstrate through your admin applications and interviews why employers should bring you on board. Whether you''re hoping to become a receptionist or head administrator, your chances of receiving a serious offer hinge on your resume and interview.

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The September Surge Is Here: How Job Seekers Can Prepare to Land the Role

Success

Maybe you’ve even played with AI enough to know you are still a better cover letter writer. Tell the same story on your profile and your resume Downs says that if a recruiter heads to your profile before or after an interview, they should see the same story told there, with matching education, credentials, organizations and more.

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How to Hide Your Age on Your Resume

Eat Your Career

Younger workers are “digital natives,” meaning that they grew up with the Internet and a smart phone in hand. One of the biggest stereotypes surrounding older professionals is that they are not tech savvy. Of course, as a non-digital native myself, I know that doesn’t mean anything. Need more job search support?

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"I'm NOT a people person"

On The Job

They ask us stupid questions (or none at all), they are rude, dismissive and won't return phone calls or e-mails telling us whether or not we are still in contention for a job. Those include: The person who told the interviewer "he was allergic to unemployment." Tags: hiring managers unusual job pitches job interviews.

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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What? Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! Obviously you really want the job, and to get this job, youve got to really shine in the interview. Lets grow together!

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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

Cover letter. Your cover letter is often the first touch point you have with a potential employer, so you need to make the right impression. You should have two versions of your cover letter – a formal one that can be printed and an electronic version for online submission systems. Professional Portfolio.