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A Cover Letter is NOT Optional!

Job Advice Blog

While I haven’t done a full study of how many hiring managers read them vs. those that don’t, I can tell you this: when I worked in human resources I ALWAYS read them. Think about geography, specifically where you are located vs. their likely search area (typically based on zip or postal code). Will everyone read the cover?

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We did it Canada!

Laughing all the Way to Work

Hello Patricia, You have some great resources at [link] Given your interest in country codes, I wanted to make you aware of my site, [link] for possible inclusion as well. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Last half of the NHL season.

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Welcome to Canada, Mr. President.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. would versus could You are what you read. Full Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own views.

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My Favourites

Laughing all the Way to Work

Most of these I have listed and linked to on my sidebar: [link] - United States Postal Information [link] - Telephone Number Look Up [link] - Currency Converter [link] - Cambridge Online Dictionaries [link] - Multi-Language Dictionary [link] - The Phrase Finder [link] - Words and Their Meanings [link] - Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation Help Website [link] (..)

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

They are a valuable resource and I appreciate them. Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. I have found this practice to pay off big just when you need it!

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Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Holgate is the Executive Assistant to the President, she also reports to the Director of Human Resources and manages a staff of four. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. would versus could You are what you read.

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New Hire Overload

Laughing all the Way to Work

The Human Resources Director pointed me to a small office and I was left alone to read what must have been 200 pages. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. would versus could You are what you read.