Cover Letter Phones Skills 
Job Advice Blog
APRIL 22, 2010
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.
Success
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Maybe you’ve even played with AI enough to know you are still a better cover letter writer. Focus on job duties, skills, qualifications, personal qualities and necessary software. Instead, you have to focus on your transferable skills and experience so you make sense when your prospective employer checks you out.”
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Eat Your Career
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Do Emphasize Current Tech Skills. Younger workers are “digital natives,” meaning that they grew up with the Internet and a smart phone in hand. To counter this idea, be sure to emphasize your modern tech skills throughout the resume, and leave off old, outdated technology. There are exceptions to this rule, of course.
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 21, 2013
Fine-tune both by improving your writing and verbal skills. 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. First impressions can make or break an interview.
All Things Admin
DECEMBER 18, 2020
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. Showcase your skills.
On The Job
SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
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.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 29, 2011
Interim assignments provide a source of income as well as a chance to network and build new skills. Sending your resume and cover letter on high-quality paper via the post office may seem outdated, but people receive so little mail today that your hard-copy materials could pay off. They also can lead to full-time job offers.
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