Job Advice Blog

MAY 15, 2010

It’s a competition for sure, and only, say, five résumés might be considered for invitations to face-to-face interviews. The Interview Congratulations! All of those who have been invited to interview stood out too and could potentially take the job, meaning that they have the skills for it. Now the real competition starts.

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 20, 2011

With a focus on finding and living your life’s purpose, this book covers every conceivable job search topic including networking, research, resume and cover letter creation, successful interview techniques and so much more. Dubbed the “Job Hunter’s Bible”, this book is considered the gold standard of career guides.

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C-Suite Assistants

MARCH 31, 2022

Here’s what you need to do to speed up the hiring process: GIVE FEEDBACK ON RESUMES AND INTERVIEWS. When a recruiter sends you resumes, get back to them quickly and tell them which candidates you want to interview and why you do not want to see others. Hiring is hard and time consuming.

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Job Advice Blog

APRIL 24, 2010

This is probably the single most important document you’ll be evaluated by, and it will determine whether the hiring folks want to invite you to an interview or not. The resume reader’s objective is to eliminate résumés that clearly seem to lack something. Remember that the first impression is a lasting impression.

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Job Advice Blog

MARCH 21, 2010

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Job Advice Blog

JULY 13, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection So, How about a Career Coach? Landing Expert is a premier career-coaching service with the objective of preparing job seekers for interviews. Read my blog.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 31, 2022

We sift through resumes, we conduct initial phone interviews, we narrow the field to the best candidates and then we conduct additional video and/or in-person interviews. #3 We select the top candidates for your executive assistant position and present them to you with a written interview summary and a resume.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Yes, the internet can reach literally millions of applicants quickly, but sifting through resumes from a job posting on social media can take hours, and you can still end up with a pool of unqualified candidates. Time-Consuming Recruitment Until you have done it, it’s hard to imagine the amount of time hiring executive assistants can take.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

Brainstorm about people they know who might be able to help you submit a resume or get an interview. Keep in mind that if you get a job offer, you can usually negotiate a bit on the salary and benefits. * * Rally the troops. Get together with family and friends and let them know the situation.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 13, 2008

I was told they do not give the salary range out, but that it was something potential employees negotiated with them when an offer was made. My friend didn't want to bother with sending her resume unless she knew it was going to be worth her while.

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Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Giving my business a very different focus these last two years, I have been exploring the professional side of Resume Writing and professionalising of other people’s brands, putting my years of experience and qualifications in both writing and recruitment training, to good use.

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C-Suite Assistants

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The most frequent hiring challenges for law firms are: Time: After writing and posting a job description to a jobs board or your company’s career page, what happens when the resumes start pouring in? Who will review them, research the candidates for the necessary skills and specializations, conduct background checks, and schedule interviews?

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 14, 2020

They will also interview you to make sure all of the important jobs responsibilities are included. If you are trying to squeeze in time to peruse resumes here and there, or call references between meetings, the hiring process can stretch out for weeks or even months longer than it needs to.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2013

To conduct a job hunt confidentially, only tell those people you MUST (the recruiters you are interviewing with, etc). 2) Keep in mind, if you work work for someone high level and are basically chained to your desk, you have to find a way to interview while keeping up your workload at your current job. Give proper notice.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

I did very well on my interviews and it's down to me and one other EA who already has a full time job. Your termination is more “in the past” than being the focal point of your resume because your first job description will be the temping stuff. I recently found myself out of work and started my search.

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Executive Assistant Breakthrough

DECEMBER 13, 2019

According to the World Economic Forum [1] , here are a list of the top 10 skills most needed to succeed in 2020: Complex problem solving Critical thinking Creativity People management Coordinating with others Emotional intelligence Judgment and decision making Service orientation Negotiation Cognitive flexibility.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

You also have more negotiating leverage for a better salary and projects. In this manner, when you go into job interviews you can bring all the sales presentations or documents you put together into a portfolio to showcase your work. Short of that, looking for a new job elsewhere is your second best bet.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Aside from that, I use it for many reasons, but largely, I want to have my resume online so I can connect with people and have them learn about me should they so desire. Be prepared that sometimes the job description you’re given when you interview is vastly differently once you’re in the job.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 11, 2010

That new shirt is supposed to make you more successful at the job interview. Entrepreneur Interview: Chris McClain of Chris McClain Productions Reply Patricia ( @lokahiandquill ) April 12, 2010 at 10:03 am It’s Monday, and perhaps that’s why I feel like playing devil’s advocate here. Thanks again for sharing.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Unlike many of our competitors, our network includes active and passive candidates, and we provide guidance throughout the hiring process, from creating the ideal job descriptions, sourcing through our network, reviewing candidate resumes, interviews, references, negotiating the offer, and onboarding.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I knew we were going to go back to that city the next year so negotiated with the hotel that if I booked the next event at their venue would they waive the cancellation fee. Negotiation As you saw above, negotiation is possible. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. It is always worth asking.

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Recruit CRM

AUGUST 10, 2020

Most candidates have one format of resume that they have created painstakingly, and they end up sending it with every job application. So, if a candidate is applying for a ‘customer service’ job, she needs to highlight in the resume , similar jobs held before or even the ‘service’ or ‘support’ aspect of other jobs held earlier.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

While I do feel like I may not have enough experience for this particular role I am interviewing for, they are seeking specific skills that I do possess. If you will be put through weeks of interviewing with 10 different people, keep in mind your current company might catch on or you won't have a flexible schedule to interview on a whim.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 23, 2010

It Isn’t an Interview You’re all savvy readers, so I’m sure you recognize the problem here. Fun Gets Real Answers Write your client back and explain that this isn’t an audition or a job interview. I am goals-oriented and have great attention to detail. Oooooookay. You have a couple of options. Team player?

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