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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

I receive a lot of emails from admins who’ve lost their jobs unexpectedly. 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. You can include them in the body of your letter or at the end after your name.

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Call off the cheerleaders!

Practically Perfect PA

Sometimes they’ll pick up those clues via written channels : They note the tone of your email. They check your email footer for info. They see what’s written on your business card. They receive a copy of your CV and read the covering letter. They Google your website for a biography.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AKA – Kiyomi’s 21-Step Job Hunt Strategy 1) Contact everyone you know in a personalized, positive, fun email When I first graduated college and whenever I am seeking new opportunities, I will literally email everyone I know. The point of the email is to check in with that person - ask how they are and ASK SPECIFIC QUESTIONS.