Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Worried About Your Online Resume? Resume Rabbit will make all of this disappear. You have the option of keeping your identity confidential or if the particular job site doesn’t allow for this, Resume Rabbit will replace your personal information with something that’s not identifiable.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 31, 2022

We sift through resumes, we conduct initial phone interviews, we narrow the field to the best candidates and then we conduct additional video and/or in-person interviews. #3 We select the top candidates for your executive assistant position and present them to you with a written interview summary and a resume.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 6, 2023

My resume was not even looked at. Rather, I wanted a more thorough meeting by asking more for their insight/opinion about my potential boss’ management style, communication style, preferences, and more things related to my working with my potential boss in reference to soft skills and emotional intelligence versus the hard skills of the job.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 14, 2020

If you are trying to squeeze in time to peruse resumes here and there, or call references between meetings, the hiring process can stretch out for weeks or even months longer than it needs to. Another benefit of working with a professional staffing agency is that the process will occur much more quickly.

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Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

ask your people to share something more in-depth about their referred candidate. (Of You may also add other calls to action, such as asking for a copy of their resume or CV, at the end of your letter. The other details can be discussed over a phone call. If you have an employee referral program (and you should!),

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 4, 2022

If so, I’d be happy to set up a phone call/video conference. Meanwhile, feel free to reach out to me via email or at [phone number] if you have any questions! In the meantime, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or call us at [phone number]. I hope you have a great day! Have a great day!

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On The Job

APRIL 9, 2008

Human resource people tell me a good reference can make or break a job applicant, but many of those vying for jobs seem to give their references little or no consideration. With that in mind, here are some tips for getting the most out of your references: 1. Contact the reference. Provide the best reference.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 14, 2012

I have been involved in conducting a few interviews for admin jobs and here are two of the main things I have noticed about those who are unsuccessful: resumes are out of date and not relevant to the job applied for and the person was not prepared for the interview. Don't text or be on a cell phone while in the waiting room.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 21, 2011

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. Your resume is one of the most important documents you have to offer so you don’t want to rush it or ignore it for years on end. Get started NOW. Get a mentor.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I'm ahead of the game, my resume is at the top of the stack, and I have the edge! In good times when I had all my senses engaged, I prepared my career portfolio, resume, brochure (what a gem of an idea you had Jasmine), and now a strong cover letter, you are always ready for whatever comes your way.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I'm ahead of the game, my resume is at the top of the stack, and I have the edge! In good times when I had all my senses engaged, I prepared my career portfolio, resume, brochure (what a gem of an idea you had Jasmine), and now a strong cover letter, you are always ready for whatever comes your way.

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BMT Office Administration

JULY 3, 2023

Recruitment documents Human resources departments should retain documents related to the hiring process, especially if you need to refer back to them later. Also, you’re legally obligated to retain these records for at least one year by the EEOC.

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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. I’m not referring to those sites. I will admit they are not conventional, at all.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 31, 2013

Consequently, decision-makers are forced to weed through hundreds of candidates without exposing themselves to compliance risks or succumbing to “false positives,” or people who seem like the real deal, but turn out be as over-exaggerated as their resume. The benefits are simple: No more subjective, time-consuming resume scanning.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

I found mine, but took quite a few jobs before this to get to where I was and a few thousand applications and faxing resumes later. But trying to find your dream job can be possible. You just have to keep looking until you find yours! Remember, money isn’t everything.

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Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

You should be picking up the phone as much as possible, but the quality of those warm calls matter much more than the number of calls your company is making. Sort the best resumes according to your client's needs and goals with the help of an Applicant Tracking System. The days of call volume KPIs are long over!

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Make or Break Moments

JULY 14, 2010

So today I started a new group called Build Customer Relationships with the goal being the creation of a platform where we can share ideas for how to keep that relationship alive once the customer walks out the door so they Remember – Refer and Return. Jay Izenman • This is it, Answer the phone!!

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On The Job

JULY 24, 2007

Maybe in a few days we get our resume together and search a couple of the big online job boards to check out the available positions. If we’re feeling particularly ambitious, maybe we send out some resumes to local companies. And that’s about it. And then we turn on Judge Judy and settle in on the couch to wait. And wait some more.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 16, 2011

I keep it with my digital profile stored on my phone so when I give out my contact information, my client’s have the number handy. Keep this spreadsheet in a page protector and put that little page protector into a reference binder for your business.     If you live in the U.S., have your Tax ID number handy.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). The kind lady asked me what I did for work so I gave her my resume. She gave me her business card.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

Heres a sample Thank You letter that you can use to get that dream job you have been waiting for: Your Name Your Address Your City, Province, Postal Code Your Phone Number Your Email Date Name Title Organization Address City, Province, Postal Code Dear Mr./Ms. My phone number is (XXX) XXX-XXXX.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 29, 2011

Instead of directly advertising and employment agencies, you could start a “Refer-a-Friend&# program wherein you can give small incentives to the employees once their referral passes the final stage of the recruitment process. Immediately sort the resumes of your candidates. Conduct a phone interview for the first screening.

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The Marq

MAY 10, 2012

I see my resume on his desk. He comes back in and pauses, then gets the resume off his desk and takes the chair across from me. into this, his cell phone rings and he answers it. He asks if he could get some references and I ask from which segment of the industry: Subcontractor’s, Owner’s, Architects? About 15 min.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2013

If your boss has the time, energy, and is okay with you moving on to another job, department, or leaving them and are happy to refer you and help you in every way they can, you have a a great personal rapport with your boss. Keep in mind how long it takes to commute or how you will find a quiet, private place to do phone interviews.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 13, 2011

It is a site and free service to tweet out your full resume. I'm actually referring to regular old snail mail, USPS mail. I've actually sent in my resume and cover letter to companies with open positions whenever their site was down or when a post had expired. It has paid off where I got a phone call or an interview.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 9, 2016

My resume was not even looked at. Rather, I wanted a more thorough meeting by asking more for their insight/opinion about my potential boss’ management style, communication style, preferences, and more things related to my working with my potential boss in reference to soft skills and emotional intelligence versus the hard skills of the job.

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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. Job satisfaction is important. They are interested, now what? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. Alternatively, you can list yourself with other online placement sites as well. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. I find it frustrating when people either text while in a conversation or are constantly taking phone calls. Apparently not, when its by phone. In an emergency, the cell phone is a useful tool.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

I dont mind being referred to as someones assistant. My current boss always refers to me as his colleague, both to those within our company and to external contacts when referring them to me. I tend to use the term boss when I refer to my employer. My all-time favourite however is colleague. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. Knowing assistants and having a working relationship with them is very important and can make the difference when you need to set up a meeting or if your boss needs to have a quick phone call with their boss. 23, 1 p.m. (for

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

I can not stress volunteering enough to spruce up your resume for when are you ready to leave your current company. Also remember to ask a few key people for permission to list them as a reference on job applications for more in-depth references. HR will usually call 2-3 people for a quick phone chat.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Coming from a legal background, we were always taught if you are using an acronym or initialism in writing, on the first use you should spell it out and then put the acronym in brackets, which makes a lot of sense and saves a lot of head scratching and searching the document to figure out what the person is referring to. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

An e-mail like the one I received would have been better delivered face to face or by phone in order to get the tone of what the person was trying to communicate. I stop the flow and pick up the phone. It is amazing how quickly a matter can be handled on the phone or in person. Why are we not speaking to each other anymore?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2009

With references like these how can I lose? .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 July, 2009 Monty Python Officeland One of my former bosses said working with me was like being in a Monty Python movie. My current boss says we get along like a house on fire. Its not that Im funny, because Im not, but I find a lot of things funny.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 17, 2010

If you have to answer the phone, deal with an email or attend to something for your boss, do so, as that is the nature of the admin job -- multi-tasking, but once you have done it, go right back to your to-do list, re-focus and continue what you were doing. Having a to-do list can be a life saver. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

If you do have to leave, dont forget to ask for a reference letter. My former boss gave me an excellent reference on paper and by phone. A good reference can go a long way towards getting your next job. I read an interesting article on what management can do to prevent lay offs. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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