Posts Tagged ‘ resume ’

Many woman that have held administrative assistant positions in the 1960’s will tell you that they typed up letters, answered the telephone, scheduled their boss’s meetings and even got him coffee. For the higher level executive secretaries, they did all the above in addition to taking Meeting Minutes, coordinating travel arrangements and transcribing dictation. These...
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Hobbies and interests – is there a place for them on your resume?
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When you hear “resume” what comes to mind? Does your resume capture the essence of who you are? Or is your resume the means to an end? A well written resume can get your foot in the door of your dream job. It plays a role in the all important first impression. The resume is...
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Facing a blank page when you are trying to write a resume can be overwhelming. You may be wondering how to compile a career of skills and experience within a single sheet of paper. To get started, ask yourself some questions about your past jobs and your career goals. Consider your career goals first. Make...
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In a word – EVERYTHING! It’s taking the best of your qualifications and characteristics and making them enticing to the prospective employer. It’s a carefully crafted letter that leads the employer to the resume to see why you are the best candidate for the job. The best news is that it isn’t that hard. Competition for Administrative...
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