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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? Despite the limitations associated with a phone screen you can still make a powerful impression – powerful enough to get the real deal – an invite to the office. This is probably going to be your home and cell phone.

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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. Tweak cover letter copy that AI generates to ensure it’s in your voice as well, she adds. You’ve optimized your resume. You’ve jazzed up your LinkedIn profile.

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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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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.

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Administrative/Clerical: Improve Your Admin Applications and Interviews

Office Dynamics

Because admin applications usually consist of written forms such as a resume and a cover letter, it''s essential to proofread your writing for clarity, grammatical correctness, and accuracy of content. This may require reworking your cover letter, rewriting your personal statement, and supplementing your resume.

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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. The musical candidates -- one sang all her responses to interview questions, while another delivered his entire cover letter verbally as a rap song.

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OfficeTeam Reveals Mistakes That Could Derail Your Job Search

Office Dynamics

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. Rule out all “old-school” application methods.