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Your cover letter is where you make a case for why you’d excel at the job, aside from what’s in your resume. A good cover letter can be the thing that gets you an interview. Here’s how to write one. Your cover letter is where you make a case for yourself, aside from what's in your resume. A good cover letter will make you stand out. Here's how.
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A reader writes: I had a bad interview which made me realize I needed to work on my interviewing skills. The interviewer asked me the classic “Tell me about yourself,” but then noted that she had a copy of my resume in front of her so no need to walk her through every step of […]
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how to list the dates of your current job on your resume
Ask a Manager * January 4, 2013 at 1:41 pm. I actually prefer that — it makes it a lot easier to tell how long you were really there. If something just says 2011-2012, I have no idea if that means Dec. 2011 – Feb. 2012 or if it’s actually closer to the full two years.
when should you go to HR — and when should you not? - Ask a …
3co * September 22, 2021 at 4:03 pm. Yes! If the same person is responsible every time, they can learn what does and doesn’t work. They can develop and follow some best practices and the time dedicated to event planing isn’t taking them away from their official responsibilities.
how to tell an employee to stay in their lane — Ask a Manager
Feb 21, 2019 · A reader writes: I’ve been at my company for about a year, and I inherited most of the large team I manage. Their job descriptions and roles are pretty clear and specific, but one of our subject matter expects, “Jane,” is constantly questioning the work of other team members on projects she doesn’t have a stake in (and by default, my …
42 gift ideas for every type of employee on your team
5 days ago · Ellis Bell * December 9, 2024 at 3:14 pm. Backpack or pencil case cup. The backpack must have multi pockets for the stuff that used to be housed in their desk. The pencil case cup can sit on the work holding pens for convenient access, but be securely zipped up and stashed in the backpack end of day.
I had to share a bed with a coworker on a business trip
Jun 29, 2016 · Karo * June 30, 2016 at 11:44 am. When I was about 13, I had to share a bed with my sister (17) while we were on a family vacation. I still have a vague recollection of waking up to her asking me what the hell I was doing, and me saying “Oh, sorry, I thought you were my hair thing,” and falling back asleep.
the rules you need for office gift-giving (which your coworkers are ...
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