Success

MAY 1, 2023

who is in the public relations and social media industry, includes “professional facing” social media accounts on resumes and cover letters. She had shared some great posts of things that she had done and projects she was involved in. For example, David Matheny, PR and digital strategist at DJM Consulting LLC.,

Social Media

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 13, 2010

volunteer work (organizations or projects you’ve volunteered for that are relevant to your career). Next, create an awesome cover letter that sets you apart. I mean a cover letter that conveys something about you, your character and the confident person you are.

Cover Letter

Make or Break Moments

JULY 19, 2010

The first project – transcribe a one hour speech from an audio file. I’m familiar with Elance but a colleague who had a similar project told me that she’d had great success with oDesk - so that’s where I started. Within 48 hours 1/2 of the project was complete. Candidates were from around the world.

Cover Letter

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Your resume & cover letter have done their jobs, and have piqued the employers interest - now your job is to make it as easy as possible for them to decide to offer you the job. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Guest Blogger: David B.

Cover Letter

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. Project plans.

Cover Letter

Job Advice Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

You want to project a positive personal brand. This is because these documents are the first thing people see about you. Your documents should match in terms of font selection, layout, and style.

2009

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 24, 2010

I notice many misspelled words in emails to me, or assignments from classes or especially in resume cover letters. I find it especially comes into play when working on a project with others where we have different views or approaches; even when two people are working together, collaborating can be more powerful than teaming.

Cover Letter

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 24, 2010

I notice many misspelled words in emails to me, or assignments from classes or especially in resume cover letters. I find it especially comes into play when working on a project with others where we have different views or approaches; even when two people are working together, collaborating can be more powerful than teaming.

Cover Letter

Tips From T. Marie

JULY 31, 2019

This may include helping clients find new employment opportunities, giving feedback on resumes/ cover letters and establishing strategies for successful job interviews. Career Coach: A Career Coach assists their clients in identifying personal goals, developing leadership skills and planning career moves.

Cover Letter

The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

JUNE 19, 2013

As my assistant, you will also be tasked with project management tasks and responsibility for those initiatives I launch with the time you created. But that’s not all. A great example? Last year we built a company from scratch that now employees a globally dispersed team of coaches and is waging a war on procrastination.

Cover Letter

Eat Your Career

AUGUST 9, 2010

If it is an 18-month project, start with 18-months. Bosses change, projects get extended, coworkers go away. If you’d like me to review your resume and cover letter or go over some job interview techniques, I’d be happy to offer some advice. Then, re-evaluate how long your job will last monthly.

2010

All Things Admin

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Cover letters. Letters of recommendation. Photos or graphics to represent events, projects, organizing systems, etc. Your professional portfolio should contain a combination of these things: An updated copy of your resume. Work samples. Awards and recognitions. Certifications. Past performance reviews.

Cover Letter

All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital.

Interviewing

Page Personnel

JULY 20, 2022

An HR assistant must be well organised and be able to coordinate multiple tasks and projects at the same time. Related: How to sell your skills on your CV and cover letter They must recognise who works there and what skills they have. A great HR assistant needs excellent people and communication skills.

Payroll

The Leader Assistant Podcast

MARCH 28, 2024

Today’s EAs are strategic partners who manage projects, make travel arrangements, and participate in high-level decision-making processes. How to Handle the Hiring Process Screening and Shortlisting Candidates Begin by reviewing resumes and cover letters for evidence of the necessary skills and experience.

Interviewing

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.

Cover Letter

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

I currently work as a lawyer and undertake every day many of the types of responsibilities that make up an executive assistant role, such as administration, communication, project management and so on, usually in a very demanding and high pressure context, and before this I worked in various communications/PR roles.

Temping

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Travel and event planning is handled by admin assistants, dept assistants, coordinators, project managers, production assistants, producers, production coordinators, wives, estate managers, nannies, personal assistants, husbands, managers, directors, executive producers, and associate producers. Timing is everything.

Temping

Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

If you really think you want to do this role, you have to be ready to take on a number of projects and issues at any given time.” “After one particularly nightmarish project that I was left to do on my own, I stumbled across the Chief of Staff role and what it required. Take on more strategic projects and own them.”

AT&T

On The Job

DECEMBER 22, 2008

In addition, I only look at the work history, the cover letter, and most of the body are generally junk. If you don’t have actual job experience, explain how you obtained the skills needed. Spelling errors will get you thrown out. With 100's of resumes to read you have to focus on what is important." -- Michael D.

Interviewing

Who's the Real Boss?

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

For example, if you started your career in admin, then moved into retail, then over to a sales role, then did a project role before landing your first proper EA role, it would be best to scrap everything before that first proper EA job. Be upfront in your cover letter. So spell it out, even if you think it’s obvious.

Cover Letter

Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

Look what happens: Step 2 – Prepare a freelance portfolio with a simple and tweakable cover letter. Not building a financial cushion, not setting a “Quit Date”, staying disorganized and juggling too many projects… all these “reasons” are rooted in fear.

Cover Letter

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Hello New & Returning Readers, TheLadders.com is currently doing a project where they are looking for people to provide tips to new college grads about to enter the working world. Send your cover letter and resume to a specific person, their general email address, or fill out their online form/application.

Job Hunting

Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

moment for me, was to not only list, in no more than two or three carefully worded bullet points, the stand-out, non-recurring projects or special highlights under each role, but also how those items tied back to organizational growth. You did the things, but how did they help the organization? Very necessary advice and yet an 'A ha!'

Resume

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

And as I climbed the admin ladder, when I got recruited for a project manager role, the person who referred me was also someone I had met when I was “just a temp” stuffing those thousands of envelopes. That one unassuming, non-meaty, first temp gig got me my first CEO EA job and eventually my promotion to project manager down the road.

Interviewing

Men With Pens

MAY 23, 2010

No one can give 110% effort on every project… it’s a mathematical impossibility. That way it’d be easier to filter out all the cover letters containing such qualities… Jack Busch´s last blog. Don’t use canned answers. Henry Bingaman´s last blog. Marian Schembari´s last blog.

2010

Allwork

JANUARY 6, 2025

A recent report reveals the highest-paying roles include Project Manager, Nurse Practitioner, and Software Engineer, with a 5.5% Write a Standout Cover Letter Craft a compelling cover letter that demonstrates why you’re an excellent fit for the role, both technically and culturally.

2025

Allwork

MAY 6, 2025

Your project management skills at an insurance brokerage could lend themselves to the field of healthcare, or your tech support skills could cross over into various other venues. Your cover letter writing, networking, LinkedIn polishing, interviewing, and follow up will serve you in some capacity along the way.

Cover Letter

Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Sometimes when we finish a project at work, we feel tired and just think, OK, on to the next.” It can be something that you revisit when youre working on that resume, cover letter, or portfolio or preparing for a promotion meeting. Milestones and wins Milestones make for another great page in your brag book.

Resume

Allwork

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

HR leaders agree that exposure to global perspectives and team-oriented projects can enhance employability. Based on the findings from the research by Intelligent.com , Nguyen suggests that to strengthen their candidacy, recent graduates should seek experience through volunteering, internships, or personal projects.

2025

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. Consider creating a personal website or digital portfolio that showcases your skills, projects, and testimonials.

Cover Letter

Success

DECEMBER 2, 2024

With his current roster of projects, he’s going to need all the hours he can get. An American Story He details all these projects in one of his latest undertakings, a memoir that came off Harper Select’s presses in September 2024. or “How do you write a cover letter?” “Now, Then I have more hours in the day.’”

Mentoring

Success

APRIL 22, 2025

How can you apply to new projects? Then, apply for jobs by sending a proposal with your rates and a cover letter. With a free account, you get only six free monthly bids for applying to projects. However, you can also land projects by participating in contests. For example: Can you create a free account?

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