Administrative Assistant Resume Writing Don'ts

- Even if someone told you to do so, lying on a resume is never a good idea. It can come back to bite you down the road, and may even cost you your job.

- Don't list too much irrelevant experience. For instance if you wrote a paper ten years ago that was published in a magazine that no one ever reads, you might want to omit that from your resume altogether. What the employer wants is a list of experience that will help his or her company, so stick to those guidelines.

- Don't hand an employer a generic resume or cover letter that you have been giving to every business you come in contact with! Make sure you create a unique administrative assistant resume that appeals to the person who is reading it. This will increase your chances of getting the job you want.


So there you have it. Just a few of the things you need to know in order to get the job you've always wanted. It may take some time, and sometimes it may seem downright impossible, but take your time, and do what needs to be done. It will pay off greatly in the future!

 

- Gail Esparan

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