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Oh and apply to EVERYTHING. I have 2 years EA experience in a decade of experience in administration, but I get a lot of hits.

From what I’m hearing responses are slow. I’ve heard of a lot of people being ghosted even by recruiters. It seems like anything goes these days. Keep at it and don’t settle. Good luck!

Definitely use a recruiter. Look up specific admin staffing firms in your area and apply directly with them. It really helps with the process. They will also tell you if there’s anything you need to adjust to your resume to have more interviews.

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