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Answering Reader Mail: From Lawyer to Executive Assistant?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. 3) Can you afford to live off of an EA’s salary after being a lawyer? The only way to get a great salary hike is thru time and growing responsibility just like any other job. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA?

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Send your cover letter and resume to a specific person, their general email address, or fill out their online form/application. And since I was there, I dropped off my resume and cover letter. They all have different clients and cater to different parts of the city or industries. Did the receptionist throw it away?

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How to Showcase the Value of Your Experience Without Pricing Yourself Out of the Market

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Theyll want a higher salary. For example, imagine a retired engineer who has taught at universities and published papers in his field. If he wants to take on a small job after retirement, sharing the details of his accomplishments and publications could cause the hiring manager to fall prey to one of the above reservations.

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How to Showcase the Value of Your Experience Without Pricing Yourself Out of the Market

Allwork

Theyll want a higher salary. For example, imagine a retired engineer who has taught at universities and published papers in his field. If he wants to take on a small job after retirement, sharing the details of his accomplishments and publications could cause the hiring manager to fall prey to one of the above reservations.

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