Practically Perfect PA

JULY 18, 2012

The first step on the long walk to a new job should always be a good CV, obviously the detail in your CV reflects your experience but a well laid out and readable resume will help you stand out from the crowd (and thrust me these days there is a crowd). Don’t repeat yourself. Last but not least your CV should be no longer than 2 pages, ever!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

JH recently wrote me and asked the following question, "With so many temp agencies out there, I don't know which is/isn't good. I was wondering if you could give me the name of the temp agency you worked with. The best strategy is to sign up with every single temp agency in town. Thanks so much in advance!"

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Look Out For These 6 Things In A Resume While Hiring For Remote Job Roles A recruiter must be well adept when he/she is hiring for any work-from-home based jobs. Here's everything you need to know about skills that should stand out in such resumes. You must look out for either of the following resume formats: a.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 10, 2022

Sifting through an endless list of resumes, cover letters, and interviews can be a major bottleneck in your process. They automate CV and cover letter screening to look for important keywords and skillsets. Consult fellow agency recruiters who have built a tech stack and use their experience to construct your own.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 1, 2012

I work at a travel and event planning agency. Most large companies have in house travel department or a pre-approved vendor and agency list. 1) Focus your resume on your skills/talents vs the job title/chronology. Call every single temping agency in town. These are the two latest questions I answered. Happy reading!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

Google for the UTA list and sign up for all email lists and job boards for the entertainment industry, network with people you know, send your resume and cover letter snail mail to every company you want to work at to the attn of the recruiting department, and establish an online presence so headhunters find you via LinkedIn and job sites.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 4, 2022

To keep attracting the best candidates and clients for your recruitment agency, you need to have a good hang of writing exceptional recruiting emails. Hi [Candidate_first_name], I am [Your_name] and I work as an agency recruiter at [Your_company_name]. This is [Your_name] working as an agency recruiter with [Your_company_name].

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

Any recruiter who sees your resume and finds out you used to be a lawyer will silently wonder the following questions. Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. If the fit isn’t close enough, they toss or file your resume.

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Recruit CRM

MARCH 21, 2021

Understanding resume parsing is not that difficult if you're already working in the recruitment sector for years. A resume parser is nothing but a software program that is generally (in most cases) pre-installed with your Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Resume Parsing Software: How Does It Work?

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Remote working has increased and for it to happen sleekly it's important for recruiters and staffing agencies to take a step ahead in the digital world. Pictures and trendy designs can obviously impact the top candidates, making recruiting effortless for recruitment agencies and recruiters likewise.

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Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

After giving notice, and thinking now that it wasn't perhaps the best time for clarity or objectivity, I dusted off my resume, added my now former role, and began applying to likely-sounding prospects. Bear in mind, I had been recruited or referred into my past couple of roles, so my resume hadn't been top of mind for a while.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). Google for all the agencies in town, look on Yelp, or look on LinkedIn. She gave me her business card.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral. I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. Any recruiter who sees your resume will silently wonder the following questions. If the fit isn’t close enough, they toss or file your resume.

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Success

MARCH 16, 2025

In addition to submitting a resume and cover letter, many companies now ask applicants to send in video submissions. A 2021 LinkedIn survey found that 61% of job seekers believed a recorded video might be the next version of the old-school cover letter and 41% percent had already used video as part of a job application.

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C-Suite Assistants

APRIL 10, 2025

Insights From Recruiting Agencies What qualities do recruitment agencies prioritize when sourcing executive assistants for legal positions? To assess candidates qualifications effectively, closely review their resumes and cover letters, noting their experience, skills, and qualifications.

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