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Q&A: Getting a legal assistant job with no experience writing the coverletter?

SusannaBarnes — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 22:16:46 +0000

Question by Siera E: Getting a legal assistant job with no experience writing the coverletter?
Im currently going to school for my paralegal degree..I was almost going to drop being a paralegal b/c it requires so much experience even with a degree once u graduate but I saw this awesome opportunity in the paper for a legal receptionist said paralegal certificate preferred but I have all of the administrative and customer service skills to back it up..what i need to know is how do i write an awesome cover letter…

What happens to my Unemployment benefits when I start an unpaid training for a job?

brian — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:57:26 +0000

Living in Missouri, what happens to my Missouri Unemployment benefits when I start training for a job that I have NOT officially been given that job.

Q&A: Is alright to mention other possible job opportunities when writing a cover letter?

KathrynBrookes — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:53:27 +0000

Question by melodydarosa: Is alright to mention other possible job opportunities when writing a cover letter?
I am applying for a job in which I mention i am strong applicant for the postion. However, i was wondering if i should say “i would be available for other possible job opportunities if I do not fit this position” or if i should just leave that part off. This is for a cover letter that I am sending out. Any help would be great. Thanks.

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Answer by ken erestu
This is…

Q&A: What is a good place to get resume writing assistance from?

laurenchambers — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:53:27 +0000

Question by Echelon Right: What is a good place to get resume writing assistance from?
I’m looking for help in polishing my Information Technology related resume and there are SO many places online that seem to do this. Any recommendations for places that do this would be great.

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Answer by rek_77
If you are in a university use the Career Services, other options available would be to start at a local career counseling center. Each state has an office that can point you in the right direction. Your local…

Q&A: When writing a cover letter along with a job application, who do you address it to?

KathrynBrookes — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:53:25 +0000

Question by alis m: When writing a cover letter along with a job application, who do you address it to?
I’m writing a cover letter to send with a job application but I don’t know whose gonna read it. I’m not sure if to put “To whom this may concern” or address it to human resources or what. Help please.

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Answer by loljknoway
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
FUTURE EMPLOYER
SIR OR MAAM
MR. OR MIZ

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Q&A: I am looking for feedback on a good resume writing site.?

garylee — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:03:11 +0000

Question by Messedup: I am looking for feedback on a good resume writing site.?
I need help writing a resume, and I am trying to find out what others think is the best site to visit.

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Answer by Jeff K
I’d go with a resume writing service personally like one of the services listed below…as they are not expensive and you are getting a quality resume that you can use for a long time.

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Q&A: What is the going rate for resume writing?

garylee — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:03:05 +0000

Question by Fly girl: What is the going rate for resume writing?
Ok, someone wants me to help them write a resume for a high level managerial position. I have decent writing skills. I’ve done plenty of successful resumes for myself over the years as well as being a frequent user of my undergrad univ’s career center. I have picked up a lot of tidbits in this area. Anyway, what is a good price to charge?

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Answer by self.coach
If you are not certified resume writer, you cannot charge…

Is there an 8AM-5PM job/career that pays more than $15/hour for someone with a Bachelors Degree in Sociology?

brian — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:54:23 +0000

Hello everyone. My wife graduated with honors to achieve her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. Since she graduated, she has been working crazy long hours, making only $15 an hour, and does it all watching trouble making punks who do drive by shootings, smoke drugs, and beat up their parents. PLEASE HELP!!! We both know there has to be a traditional 8AM-5PM job in her field that pays more than $15 an hour, but we just haven’t found out what it is yet. We have a 10 month old daughter that…

If you get laid off from a job and collect unemployment, can you move to another state and still collect?

brian — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 23:57:28 +0000

I work and live in California at a large well known insurance group, and word has it I may get laid off. I will be able to collect unemployment but was thinking of moving to Las Vegas where its cheaper to live. I can cut my rent more than half and probably wont need to find a job right away if Im collecting unemployment and my husbands job will be an easy transfer

What should a cover letter say when I’m not applying for a specific job?

brian — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 17:54:59 +0000

I want to send a resume to a company in my field. However there isn’t a specific job that I’m aplying to. I’m not exactly sure how I should start it. Typically I start my cover letters with I’m applying for so and so….and obviously that will not work this time around.