Cover Letter Phones Stress 
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.
All Things Admin
DECEMBER 18, 2020
This makes a stressful time even tenser. 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. The formal letter may be longer and include more details since this is the one you’ll likely submit with a job application.
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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
APRIL 13, 2016
You can actually do and say all that AS LONG AS you don’t say it with too much desperation, emotion, stress, and general freaking out-ness. State that on your resume, in your cover letter, over the phone, and don’t tell anyone at work. I would not mention you might get laid off. Explain it in the same manner.
Allwork
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
hiring managers, 27% would rather avoid hiring Gen Z employees, citing concerns including poor work ethic, excessive phone use, and unprofessional behavior. Nguyen advises researching the companies they are applying to and ensuring that resumes, cover letters, and outreach communications reflect an understanding of company culture and values.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
APRIL 4, 2013
I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town. Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. The amount of skill, pressure, stress, and problem solving differs at each of those levels. My best stress reliever is.’ Does that count?
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