Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 29, 2010

Next, I Googled the company name–and searched on other search engines as well–to try to learn something about the proposal/agreement signer with the title of managing director. He was asking me to evaluate a proposal he had received from a career marketing firm. At this point, though, your money is gone forever.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 2, 2012

I recently had the honor of interviewing Dick Bolles , author of “ What Color Is Your Parachute? Lastly, if you’re considering making a career change in the near future, take a moment to learn about my coaching programs and career transition services (including help with resumes , cover letters , interview prep , and job search ).

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

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 should have two versions of your cover letter – a formal one that can be printed and an electronic version for online submission systems. Professional Portfolio.

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Job Advice Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Hiring managers ‘Google’ the names of people they are interviewing and those they are considering interviewing. This is because these documents are the first thing people see about you. You want to project a positive personal brand. Online Presence: If you don’t have an online presence (e.g.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Whoever had the idea to put the templates on their site should pat themselves on the back. I believe someone mentioned there were almost 500 to choose from.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2008

Many people have trouble writing a successful CV or cover letter, so if you have excellent writing skills and know how to effectively create a résumé then this business may be for you. I don’t feel a CV will get you a job – but it will get you an interview. Chris Burgoyne www.loan-machine.co.uk www.iva-machine.co.uk

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Lucky for you, there's Google! Once you find out their email or fax number, they will ask you to submit your cover letter and resume. Sometimes it will take a week or two to be called in for an interview/testing appointment. It didn't sit well with me that the usual interview process wasn't in place.)

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The Leader Assistant Podcast

MARCH 28, 2024

Technical proficiency: An executive assistant should be very comfortable using Microsoft Office suite, Google Workspace, and other business software as they need to produce documents, manage emails, and handle other technical tasks quickly and accurately.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 13, 2011

We swapped stories about interview attire. So I was skeptical too and started to Google how people used Twitter to find jobs and I came across Tweet My Jobs. I've actually sent in my resume and cover letter to companies with open positions whenever their site was down or when a post had expired. Hi, @AllyRae!

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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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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 13, 2016

If your boss is very high profile and him being fired was a secret/covered up, such as he “took an early retirement” etc, perhaps just say your boss exited the company because he took an early retirement, wanted to spend more time with his family, or x. Explain it in the same manner. Look for a job CONFIDENTIALLY. Should you stay?

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Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

From resumes refreshes, to custom cover letters, building of LinkedIn profiles, and the all too-daunting task of writing key selection criteria responses, the platform was swimming in task ‘Posters’ that needed help. RATINGS: Are their ratings real? I think I know what your response would be.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

2) Ask to meet for fun and to conduct informational interviews When you send out an email as mentioned above, those who are happy to hear from you and want to help you will respond. You can hang out with your friend and informally conduct an informational interview. Those who are too busy will probably just read it and delete.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I was interviewed earlier this month and so I pasted it below. When people would ask me in interviews, my first answer was, “No nepotism here!” I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match.

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Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

But when it comes to work, bragging is sometimes necessaryespecially when youre sitting in a job interview or being considered for a promotion. It can be something that you revisit when youre working on that resume, cover letter, or portfolio or preparing for a promotion meeting. or Why should you get that promotion/raise?

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Success

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The latest Google AI tool was just released and is set to show job hunters new career paths and ways to embrace their strengths. Grow with Google launched Career Dreamer on Feb. A full-service job search tool Google shares that the highlight of the tool isnt just limited to exploring new possibilities.

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Success

JUNE 5, 2025

From applicants using tools like ChatGPT to practice interviews to recruiters using applicant tracking systems (ATS), AI has become a component that requires deft navigation skills within these realms. Consider standard word processors like Microsoft Word, Pages and Google Docs. This is just as true of AI-powered optimization tools.

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Eat Your Career

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Tailor Your Resume and Cover Letter A one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work anymore. Tailor your resume and cover letter for every single job you apply for, even if it takes a little longer. According to one study, 80% of employers will Google prospective candidates before inviting them for an interview.

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