Allwork

JULY 1, 2025

Allwork.Space spoke with two industry experts to unpack the reasons behind quick firings, miscommunication, and unmet expectations. Common complaints included excessive phone use (78%), missed deadlines (60%), and poor work quality (62%). However, experts caution against placing the blame solely on young professionals.

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Success

MAY 11, 2022

Prominently display testimonials from happy customers, praise from experts in your industry, press mentions, social media followings (such as the number of Twitter followers) or awards. Offer something enticing while also positioning yourself as an expert in your industry. Improvement really is a never-ending process. Eddie Huang.

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Success

JULY 21, 2024

Manufacturing and traditionally male-dominated industries have seen a decline, leading to fewer stable, well-paying jobs that require long hours. Amanda Augustine , a career expert at TopResume , certified professional career coach and certified professional resume writer in New York City, says that our culture is redefining masculinity.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Alliance Virtual Offices offers years of industry knowledge and understands the actual modern needs of remote workers. Services include career coaching, in-house experts who review your resume, one-on-one career coaching sessions, and flexible job search guidance.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 21, 2011

There are a few standard career management tips I recommend to every professional regardless of position, industry, experience level, or future ambitions. Keep your resume up-to-date. Even if you aren’t actively job searching, your resume should always be ready to go so you don’t get stuck making last minute updates.

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Job Advice Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Provide the HR or hiring manager with the name of the person, title at the time you worked with them, current title (if available), contact phone number and email address. You may want to ask your references to send you an email once they have been contacted. If possible, provide a few extra references.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Maintain an up-to-date profile on these sites, and be active with industry associations and events. Use a standard resume template. Sending your resume and cover letter on high-quality paper via the post office may seem outdated, but people receive so little mail today that your hard-copy materials could pay off.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. A polished resume that accurately represents you professionally is one of the most powerful tools in your toolkit. Most admins have a resume, but not many consider it a living document. Your resume always needs to be current.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 19, 2011

Despite iPads, 3D television, and the wonders of Skype , one of technology’s greatest wonders, in my own opinion, is the cell phone. It seems in a matter of 10 years (10 years ago I had my first Nokia bar phone), we have gone from owning ‘mobile telephones’ to ‘mobile do-everything devices’.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

And, you are well aware that your resume speaks volumes. Presentation: package yourself like you would your resume: tidy things up and keep it current. Make sure that your appearance, speech, written communications and phone skills all dovetail seamlessly to enhance (never detract!) You enjoy the challenge of each workday.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

And, you are well aware that your resume speaks volumes. Presentation: package yourself like you would your resume: tidy things up and keep it current. Make sure that your appearance, speech, written communications and phone skills all dovetail seamlessly to enhance (never detract!) You enjoy the challenge of each workday.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! Youve been networking your little tail off.

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On The Job

JUNE 20, 2008

If an employer isn't offering you the salary you desire, ask for training opportunities -- either in another department, or to attend an industry event where you'll not only learn something, but make valuable professional contacts. Negotiate for other compensation/benefits. Ask about tuition reimbursement.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 15, 2014

Companies may post RFPs on their own websites, and many also post to various industry organizations (such as IVAA and VANetworking) that act as hubs for its members to view and respond to prospects. This can be done in a brief email or phone call if you have that information. Finally, follow up.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 30, 2013

Companies may post RFPs on their own websites, and many also post to various industry organizations (such as IVAA and VANetworking) that act as hubs for its members to view and respond to prospects. This can be done in a brief email or phone call if you have that information. Finally, follow up.

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Make or Break Moments

JULY 14, 2010

I belong to several; local groups with a variety of business types and industry specific groups for speakers, writers, customer service and HR professionals. It is possible to see our economy’s recovery dependent on resuming that primary purpose of a business: to create customers. Jay Izenman • This is it, Answer the phone!!

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Allwork

MAY 20, 2024

So on my phone, I sat there and asked him questions. Within our industry, within the flexible workplace industry and the co working business center sectors, etcetera, hospitality hires, if you will, for decades have been excellent because people equate when you use the term workspace or anything to do with office.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 4, 2022

If so, I’d be happy to set up a phone call/video conference. It looks like you’ve had some great experience with [Skillset/industry/company] which is what compelled me to email you. Meanwhile, feel free to reach out to me via email or at [phone number] if you have any questions! I hope you have a great day! Have a great day!

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The Marq

APRIL 12, 2012

So much so that the economic meltdown of 2008 didn’t seem to affect him, even though he worked in the construction industry as a Senior Project Manager. Thanks to advice from a best friend (who shall not go unnamed, Arash) I learned how to search the job boards for possible opportunities, [network] and to completely rework my resume.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Be professional on the phone and greet people who come calling, but not everyone needs to get in to see the boss. We have been the industry filing experts since 1985, and have found that the key to successful filing is to find the products /solutions that fit your needs. Be protective of your boss’s time. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 12, 2024

It’s also essential to handle phone calls and correspondence, schedule meetings, arrange business trips, organize presentations, conduct market research, and pay bills. You could post a job description (“Executive Assistant for Busy Entrepreneur”) and sift through all the resumes, but do you have time for that?

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Recruit CRM

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Agency recruiters have already wrapped up recruiting and it’s time to look back at all that the industry has attained so far. Starting from resume screening to using automation to schedule interviews, recruiters have also majorly used chatbots to attend to candidate and client queries. What Has Worked for Recruiters This Year?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 26, 2009

The entertainment industry is so small that these people also know everyone else in recruiting or HR too. I've also discovered that my resume will usually get me in the door of a company if I send it cold or someone who doesn't know me well passes on my resume anyway. This is how Fortune 75 companies found me or on LinkedIn.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 29, 2011

Paychex and Intuit surveys say that hiring is increasing in the small business industry. Immediately sort the resumes of your candidates. Sorting out their resumes would also make your search more efficient and less time-consuming. Look for red warning flags in your candidates’ resume.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 1, 2020

There are also differences across industries. Some industries and positions require a great deal of travel, as well, while others may be more situated within their own city. Head to our contact page and submit your resume today! A strong C-level Executive Assistant is a valuable asset to any firm.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 10, 2017

Have more than one phone number and email address - Besides your personal cell number from your iPhone, get another free number just for job hunting or work. Google voice, Sideline, and other companies offer local phone numbers for free. Almost any industry is small with about only 2 degrees of separation.

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The Leader Assistant Podcast

MARCH 28, 2024

Traditionally, executive assistants were seen as secretarial staff, making copies and answering phone calls. However, certifications are not always recognized by all industries. 3 Top Tips for Writing Job Descriptions: Use Specific Keywords: Incorporate industry-specific and role-specific keywords throughout the job description.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Once you find out their email or fax number, they will ask you to submit your cover letter and resume. Some agencies will completely reformat your resume (with your final approval for accuracy) for you to their style/liking or will ask you to revise your resume to their standards. You get the picture.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 25, 2009

1) I wanted to work in the entertainment industry which really only exists in Los Angeles or New York. It's been a great resume booster to work for 3 CEOs but that also meant there are only so many CEOs that I could work for, especially in the entertainment industry. In hindsight, there was fault in my thinking.

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Who's the Real Boss?

APRIL 12, 2020

Regardless of the industry, with many states and countries now in some form of lockdown, the impact that the virus is having on businesses, regardless of what they do, is catastrophic (well, except for the ones that manufacture hand-sanitizer!). So update that resume and see what’s out there!

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Allwork

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Neil shared an eye-opening stat from LinkedIn: adding just one green skill to your resume can improve your hireability by 5080%, depending on your location. I’m going to try my best to do this because we use a lot of jargon, as I would say in many different industries. But its not just about getting hired. It was refrigerants.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Curate a list of relevant people to your industry and add them to your cold email marketing campaign. To speed up the process, please provide me with a phone number or schedule a call here [insert Calendly link] whenever you're free this week. Also, it would be great if you could send me your updated resume. So how about it?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Are you looking for networking advice, job hunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life? The good ones will ask on the phone when a phone interview starts if it is still a good time to talk. And what sort of online content you would pay for?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 27, 2013

Regardless, generally speaking, industries are small, everyone knows each other and sometimes that means the good and the bad. 2am phone calls, texts in the middle of dinner, if you watch The Devil Wears Prada it’s just like that. I’m not sure how well-known your new boss is. So if you can’t do it for yourself, do it for them.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2008

Right now, I want you to look at your resume. Or maybe you started padding the resume so long ago you're not sure anymore what's true and what's not. Everything from graduating at the top of your class to an industry award can be verified with a couple of phone calls by an employer. Look at it hard. Job titles.

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Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

After giving notice, and thinking now that it wasn't perhaps the best time for clarity or objectivity, I dusted off my resume, added my now former role, and began applying to likely-sounding prospects. Bear in mind, I had been recruited or referred into my past couple of roles, so my resume hadn't been top of mind for a while.

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Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

Frank Cottle [00:03:06] And I know we have some common friends over at Walgreens as an example, that you had worked with that are very active in our industry. So I know you’re very tied to the future of work and to things that we’ve been doing in the industry. She submitted her resume. Zillennial. Young millennial.

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