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Do You Have What it Takes to Work in a Non-Profit?

On The Job

As Ive watched the disasters in Haiti and Chile, Ive been inspired by the hundreds of non-profit organizations that have poured into those areas, ready and willing to help. That’s because non-profits often focus on the “cause” of their organization, putting less emphasis on the bottom line. When you lose members, you lose money.

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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. I volunteer A LOT with other organizations seasonally. And since I was there, I dropped off my resume and cover letter. The timing of the gift is also crucial. No, maybe 1 minute.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

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. In reality, it takes the right combination of personality, organization, flexibility, humbleness, and diplomatic persistence. The best gift I ever received was _.’ 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA?