Small Business Labs

JUNE 9, 2015

  The problem is a mismatch between job skills and job openings. In response to this problem a rapidly growing industry focused on providing skills training and job placement has emerged. A good example is General Assembly , which teaches technology, design and business skills through a variety of part-time and full-time courses.

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MARCH 26, 2022

Use the time management skills from your previous role to make sure you stay on task regarding your goals. Be bold in asking your network for informational interviews, or if there’s someone specific who could serve as your mentor. Perhaps it’s a free online class or volunteering in your field. The worst they can say is “no.”.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2018

We regularly see interest in our certificate-based designation programs, World Class Assistant Certification program or our Star Achievement Series® Certification and Designation curriculum. First and foremost, it is not a document, paper, degree, certification or designation that makes a world class or star assistant.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Focus on job duties, skills, qualifications, personal qualities and necessary software. Tell the same story on your profile and your resume Downs says that if a recruiter heads to your profile before or after an interview, they should see the same story told there, with matching education, credentials, organizations and more.

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Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

But one by one, every student in the class was called before him, leaving him the last one to be chosen. Learning from others’ success stories Howes says he lives mask-free now, comfortable in both his shortcomings and his newfound skills in marketing and communication, which he didn’t tap into until after his wrist injury.

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Success

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

If the Diane in your world isn’t comfortable with creative briefs or management, perhaps there’s a class she can take, or a mentorship program she can enroll in that will arm her with the skills she needs to lead others. She wasn’t given any management training or tools, so she’s no longer able to demonstrate complete competence.

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Success

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Her relationship-building and sales skills were magnificent, despite her never having taken a sales class. She has interviewed more than 100 personal development visionaries such as Jack Canfield and Paul Selig to help show her audience how to embark on their own journey of knowing. “I

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Office Dynamics

MAY 29, 2018

Gillie attended my World Class Assistant certification and designation course in Las Vegas many years ago. During our World Class Assistant course, I teach the importance of a Career Portfolio. During the class, I allow time for attendees to create the first hard copy draft of their portfolio. The Gillie Watson Story.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

It’s that time of the year when we see the full time and adult education terms start up and I personally have spent many an autumn evenings at an evening class in a cold classroom clutching a pumpkin spiced latte! As an Administrator, your skill set doesn’t change as rapidly as other professions.

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Success

JUNE 3, 2024

Coan’s experience echoes what Michaelson and Tosti-Kharas found through their interviews and research into the impact of 9/11 and COVID-19 on our work and meaning. While work can provide status, financial security and a sense of developed professional skill, it often requires that we limit how we express and share the multitudes we contain.

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OCTOBER 11, 2021

In other words, it addressed the unmet demand of adult learners seeking skills training. In the interview, passion about your company and mission are great. As a personal example, I had a client who offered two night classes with equal marketing budgets. Study your product and the marketplace thoughtfully.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 2, 2024

She is also attending evening classes online, as well as running an event planning, coordination, and rental business, Events by V. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY NOVA CHIEF OF STAFF Calling all Executive Assistants: Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Lucy is author of The Modern-Day Assistant: Build Your Influence and Boost Your Potential , as well as the CEO of Marcham Publishing, a global force synonymous with world-class conferences and training. In this episode, Lucy talks about her new book, the Global Skills Matrix for administrative assistants, and much more.

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On The Job

MARCH 28, 2008

Have you ever had a job interview and felt like it was going well until the hiring manager asked you a question and you thought: "Holy Sh**!" What skills do you feel you need to improve?" Talk about seminars or professional events you've attended, any classes you've taken, or self-improvement books you've read. del.icio.us.

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Success

MARCH 20, 2022

The world class knows that college is just the beginning of lifelong learning. Put your money toward classes, seminars and books that will make you more successful.”. If your résumé needs work or your interview skills are rusty, hire a professional to work with you—don’t practice on prospective employers.”

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

In this webinar we get to dig in deep with Chrissy Scivicque about what the skill “proactive” really is. What does it look like, how do you acquire and build this skill and so much more. How do you actually develop this skill? The Organized Admin Book Interview with Julie Perrine. Must-Have Skills.

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Allwork

JULY 28, 2022

Lisa Gevelber is the founder and head of Grow with Google, Google’s tech skilling workforce development initiative. Lisa Gevelber is the founder and head of Grow with Google, Google’s tech skilling workforce development initiative. Lisa has worked doing tremendous work with Google’s Tech Skilling Workforce Initiative.

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MARCH 17, 2022

After the client’s first-round interviews, only five remained. After the second round, my team and I represented one of two competitors still in the running, and we were fighting way above our weight class. Before we address the strategies and tactics necessary for fighting above your weight class, we have to deal with mindset.

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Eat Your Career

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Do Emphasize Current Tech Skills. To counter this idea, be sure to emphasize your modern tech skills throughout the resume, and leave off old, outdated technology. If you’re not feeling confident in your tech skills, consider taking some classes or even getting a professional certification to boost your credibility.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 3, 2018

Avoid burnout by bringing your unique talents and skills to your position. Enhance work skills by learning as much as you can about the programs you use, organizational tips and meeting coordination. Share your positive attitude with others. A positive outlook can make any position, day of chaos or routine task fulfilling.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 8, 2020

It’s a question that’s asked in nearly every job interview, networking event, and social setting. You’ll develop interpersonal skills like collaboration, flexibility, motivation, and patience. You’ll learn better time management and problem-solving skills. “What do you like to do in your spare time?”. Spare time?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 19, 2012

There was a point in my career when I spent $1000 on a job interview. I had been headhunted by a major company through a word of mouth referral and their interview process required taking a few different skills tests. Except the time when I got headhunted and when I had taken the classes was obviously many years apart.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 9, 2015

As a PA you know you have the organisational skills to rule the world and actually know your company well enough do half the jobs in the place if push came to shove. It isn’t fraud to emphasise all the positive skills that match the new career you want and if you don’t use a little artistic licence then it could hold you back.

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

This is the fourth and final part of my interview with Rob Siefker, the Director of the Customer Loyatly Team at Zappos. You can read part one of the interview here , part two here , and part three here. They know how they’re doing with their service level goals, their attendance, what other types of skill set goals they have.

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BMT Office Administration

APRIL 25, 2022

It’s a system meant to simplify note taking so that you can take fast and accurate notes and dictation in meetings, classes, or work settings. Those that are highly skilled at Gregg or Pitman shorthand can write 275+ words per minute (wpm). Documenting quotes and information during an interview. Traditional Shorthand Systems.

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Success

AUGUST 14, 2021

I interview people every day, and I spend almost as much time with my laptop as my husband. I started the business of busyness early, as a fifth grader taking five ballet classes a week while maintaining top grades, who—even then!—found It’s very much a skill that you must practice. I’m a writer. Plus, I like people.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Yes as it was a degree in journalism, therefore my grammar skills come in handy as does the investigative side! Not in the traditional sense but I felt that my time at University taught me many skills that I now utilise such as being independent and having to relay on yourself to get things done. My experience and my natural skills.

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A Great Day's Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Are you equipped with the work experience, skills, and qualities desired by the employer? Do you believe your cover letter and resume would be pulled by the Human Resources staff to schedule an interview among the hundreds of applicants? Employers are better served when employees thirst for knowledge and seek to advance their skills.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Whether you’re an administrative professional looking for a way to validate your skill set or a manager looking to contribute to your admin’s professional development ( thank you, thank you, thank you ), certification is the perfect step. I’ve worked hard to expand my business acumen and build up a toolbox of skills.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

A: Live classes were always the best vehicle for me to learn. Q: As a business owner and busy executive what top skills can an assistant bring that support you the most? A: You are going to be very surprised by my answers because they are not going to be the typical administrative skills most people would mention.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

She’s passionate about enabling teams of creatives, technology leaders and innovators with the skills, mindset and network to tackle the complex and evolving challenges of tomorrow. Wambua has honed her skills in crafting consumer-centric applications and software development kits for developers.

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Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

If you, by mistake, discriminate against certain candidates or favour people who share your same religion, social class, gender, ethnicity or age, you're ending up doing an unconscious bias. Hiring people who are better than you can in turn help you hone your own skills, making you a better person.

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Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

If you, by mistake, discriminate against certain candidates or favour people who share your same religion, social class, gender, ethnicity or age, you're ending up doing an unconscious bias. Hiring people who are better than you can in turn help you hone your own skills, making you a better person.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 31, 2012

I am in San Francisco this week teaching an on-site version of my World Class Assistant workshop to a great small group of assistants. If you lost your job tomorrow and had to go out and interview and you had the same skill set as the other interviewees, what would give you the edge? Greetings! What is your packaging?

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Service Untitled

AUGUST 5, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Working on customer service skills Cheryl August 05, 2010 Customer Service Experience , Hiring & Training , Little Things, Big Differences No Comments When a customer service representative delivers great customer service, there is less stress and less hassle.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 3, 2015

all of which translate into skills you need to be successful in the workplace. Hiring managers look for these traits and so do C-Suite executives when interviewing for a new assistant. It was a grueling process as there were no live classes in small little Asheville, NC where we were living at the time. Commitment. Hard work.

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Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

Examine the ripple effect that technology has on society, encompassing education and essential skills acquisition. Also, you have a great podcast, which I’ve been lucky enough to be a guest on about the social responsibility at work and your interview change makers who are actively creating solutions for this mission.

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