On The Job

APRIL 6, 2009

No matter how prepared you are, a job interview can be tough. You try to appear confident -- yet excited. But wouldn't this process be much easier if you could just read an interviewer's mind? While I can't give you that power, I can give you some insight into what interviewers are thinking from their side of the desk.

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Aside from taking up internal resources, this approach will stretch out the timeline of the search and limit your access to the right talent. Screening and Evaluation : Conducting comprehensive interviews and assessments to ensure that the candidates not only possess the requisite skills, but also align with the organizational culture.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

A new study by the University of Michigan found that only 30 percent of employees have a close confidant at work, down from nearly half in 1985. Make sure the spinach is out of your teeth: The growing popularity of video resumes, coupled with the desire to network directly with employers, has been put into a new product called VisualCV.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 7, 2017

If you are keen to progress in your current company, be alert and connected to any potential internal job openings before they are advertised publically. Ensure you have an up-to-date resume and you can confidently articulate what you are looking for in your next career move. Keyword Join over 60,000 readers!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I was interviewed earlier this month and so I pasted it below. When people would ask me in interviews, my first answer was, “No nepotism here!” I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. Any recruiter who sees your resume will silently wonder the following questions.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

I was recently asked to help a college student prepare for interviewing, and it reminded me of how important it is to be well-prepared when looking for a job, especially transitioning out of college. Make your resume “pop” with accomplishments and leadership. This is an important distinction between good resumes and the bad.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. If you get an opportunity for an interview you may as well go and try it.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 8, 2015

I would definitely do things differently if so—and it won’t be tomorrow—but for now, I’m confident in my decision to make this change. My very first official interview resulted in a job offer, which I declined (with great anxiety!). Surprise, surprise—the ideal position came from an early morning resume submission through Indeed.com.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 8, 2015

I would definitely do things differently if so—and it won’t be tomorrow—but for now, I’m confident in my decision to make this change. My very first official interview resulted in a job offer, which I declined (with great anxiety!). Surprise, surprise—the ideal position came from an early morning resume submission through Indeed.com.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2008

I would recommend putting your blogspot on your resume under "Accomplishments" with a brief description of what your blog is about. I have gained confidence in what I do from reading and writing about it. What I have learned as a blogger Blogging about your career is an excellent way to present yourself to a potential employer.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I just did not have confidence that this person was going to be able to assist me. Make the interview count and ask the right questions. Ask yourself what things really matter to you and ask questions to bring those things up in the interview. Hire smart!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

I read something that made me pause, but because I was in a big hurry and felt confident that the other person was covering that base, I let it go. I am not sure if it would have changed the outcome, but at least I would feel confident that I flagged it for my boss. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Be confident. To be able to network, you must have confidence. You need confidence in yourself, confidence in your abilities, and confidence in your networking skills. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Networking is not for the timid or for the faint of heart. Be a good listener.

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Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

By blending psychology, anthropology, and sociology, Angela has been transforming workplace cultures for the past 15 years, impacting the experiences of over half a million employees at organizations like Walgreens, Beam, Centauri, and Rotary International. She submitted her resume. Well, welcome, Angela. Really glad to have you here.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. But when I turned 40 I told myself that I would regret not doing it if I didnt try and what was the worst thing that could happen anyway? I started telling myself more positive messages and it empowered me to try.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

If you are the presenter you have to study and know your subject well which helps you to be more confident in what you know and you also gain experience in making presentations which can help you in your career. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lunch n learns are also a good way to learn from each other.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

I interviewed my friend who is a minute taker. From writing that article I had confidence to take a job that required me taking minutes and it has turned out fine. From writing that article I had confidence to take a job that required me taking minutes and it has turned out fine. How did I do it? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

The same applies if you have a job interview or a new challenge at work. Buying a new outfit or wearing a freshly dry-cleaned suit will go a long way to increasing your confidence level. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

I always feel more confident when a new hire asks me a question and gets all the information before proceeding. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Your new employer is not expecting you to know everything right away and it is in everyones best interest that you proceed cautiously at first until you know the ropes.

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The Marq

APRIL 27, 2012

Sure I am, but I tell him to wait for a new resume, as I’d found a couple small problems with the one he had. I knew, I told him, and he replies asking for a copy of my resume. He wants to know if he can use my resume in some of his proposals and says, “if we get a job, you get one.” I shoot him one too. Are you busy?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Your resume is an 8.5-by-11 How are you supposed to stand out in a crowded marketplace in which everyone’s resumes look so similar? This episode features an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. Not even color. Just black and white.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

This is something you really need to experiment with and you will gain more confidence to order less and know there will be enough food. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. He suggested four so I went with three for everyone and for some appetizers only two and it was more than enough. Oh where or where is my password?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

I am good at some things, but not as confident in other things. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. You have to be respectful of your neighbours. If you have ever worked in a cube you will know what I mean. I have always liked to share and learn from my co-workers. For instance, I am horrible at collating.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Be selective and go for the job that is the right fit and that you have confidence you can do. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Having the right people in the right job is a good combination and makes for a productive team. The same can be said for employees. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

I feel confident as I check off each item that things will be done on time. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. It is simply using an on-line calendar with space on each day to enter what needs to be done. I fill it out from start to finish and each day check what needs to be done and where I am at. No surprises!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

They will have confidence that you have a plan and that things wont slip through the cracks and will be able to relax and let you do your job. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. I find communicating with your boss about how you are following up and what system you are using will help in how you work together as a team.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

It also eases your bosss mind when they see you write it down, it gives them confidence it will be taken care of. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Bring Forward System or Using Tasks in Outlook Have a system to follow up on items your boss has asked you to do or things you know you need to do. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Recruit CRM

JULY 14, 2020

Every day recruiters are flooded with hundreds of resumes for various jobs advertised. It is virtually impossible for recruiters to scan each resume manually and shortlist them. An average of 75-88 % of resumes received is not qualified for the job. ( You can find a good guide for resume screening here. )

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Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Ever wondered why recruiters do not even see 70% of the resumes ? If you think the resume is going to be carefully analysed by a recruiter in the first go, then you're wrong. If you think the resume is going to be carefully analysed by a recruiter in the first go, then you're wrong. The resume gets first processed by an ATS.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y? Bret, I interviewed Prof. Can you provide the citation for the Hochwater stuff you discuss? Keep up the good work!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 17, 2022

And it doesn’t matter if you’re an assistant or if you’re an intern, or if you’re the executive producer or producer. ” I think, um, so I got the job because I worked at NBC as an intern, and, uh, then a page and then I got a job in the operations department, in the events operations department.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, December 28, 2009 10 gifts to give your career As the gift-giving season draws to a close, it’s time to remember that you still have one more gift left to bestow: The gift of a better career.

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