All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The reason why is summed up perfectly by one of my favorite quotes from Joan Burge, founder, and CEO of Office Dynamics, Inc. They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. Most admins have a resume, but not many consider it a living document. Protect Your Admin Career.

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 2, 2022

For many businesses, an administrative assistant is sometimes the very first hire outside the founding team, with many executives relying on the skills of their assistants to be able to do their job effectively. Clear communication skills – admin assistants absorb all the communications that executives haven’t time to deal with.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

If you can’t take a few days off, even just one day, in a relaxing environment with no computers, faxes, e-mails, phone calls or any thoughts of work, can help renew you. Update your resume and be prepared to talk about your accomplishments in the past five years and what you can contribute to the organization.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Traditionally, executive assistants were seen as secretarial staff, making copies and answering phone calls. Executive Assistant Job Requirements Essential Skills and Qualifications Communication skills: The importance of concise and effective communication in writing and speaking for an EA cannot be overstated.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Whether it be a start-up that has just received seed funding or a company that has just raised series A, B, or C rounds, every C-Suite Executive of a fast-growing company knows what it’s like to end the day feeling like you’ve dropped the ball and haven’t focused on critical strategic initiatives. What are the hours? What Makes a Great Hire?

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Success

AUGUST 19, 2022

I also wasn’t bringing my lunch to work, so I often had to spend some of what would have been productivity time picking up food. I didn’t have a ton of time to go exploring, so I settled for quick-hit tasks like making phone calls that were long overdue. What started as a mission to free up my time had now become a burden.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 21, 2013

Whether you''re hoping to become a receptionist or head administrator, your chances of receiving a serious offer hinge on your resume and interview. Fine-tune both by improving your writing and verbal skills. This may require reworking your cover letter, rewriting your personal statement, and supplementing your resume.

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Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

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. Make sure that you have a clear distinction between required and preferred skills. You need to follow up, especially if you’re interested in the candidate.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

But you don’t just show up to the airport and board a plane. It sets you up for success. in person, online, by phone) • Did you read any career building or skills boosting books? • Did you learn any new skills? • Did you develop your leadership skills? • You’ve spent months researching your destination.

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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. Interim assignments provide a source of income as well as a chance to network and build new skills. Use a standard resume template. Follow up via email or by phone within two weeks of submitting your resume.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

From the first phone call to register for the conference to picking up my name tag, the entire team carried out the professionalism of Joan. She and I had a lot of opportunities to interact because of the work we did and my executives reporting up and we physically sat near each other. so you may have to work at this one.

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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! As our next step is to evaluate all the candidates, please allow up to [Number of days/timeline] for us to reach back to you. I hope you have a great day!

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I have over 20 years of administrative professional experience and proud of my personal and professional accomplishments, yet the conference provided new perspectives, opportunities to talk with others in my chosen field and a reminder to embrace my unique talents and skills. I have never attended such a relevant and inspiring conference!

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 14, 2020

A great executive assistant possesses a special mixture of experiences, skills, and personality traits. You need someone with top-notch communication skills who knows how to multitask. The extent of a recruitment agency’s involvement in each step of your candidate search is up to you.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 15, 2014

It typically contains details about the skills and experience that are required for the position, along with the scope of work to be done. Let them see that in addition to skills and expertise, you bring loyalty, dedication, and personality to the table as well. It might just be a skill they could use and just didn’t think to ask for.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 15, 2022

I’ve submitted a resume that includes the last 16 years (two jobs at my current employer) and I am getting initial interviews. As a result, no follow up interviews. I like that this person included their last two positions on their resume, because it shows some thought in the resume process. Any suggestions?”

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Who's the Real Boss?

APRIL 12, 2020

But it shouldn’t all be ‘woe-is me’, as there are influential steps that can be taken during this time to secure up your future. Up your value! So, if the marketing function has been reduced or cut, but the social media for the company still needs to be managed, then put your hand up for it! Keep your skills up – Study.

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Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

Examine the ripple effect that technology has on society, encompassing education and essential skills acquisition. A lot of people, when they hear that name, they’re like, oh, their ears perk up. We’ve seen a number of conflicts coming up in that regard, at least a discussion of conflict, more than actual conflicts.

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Job Advice Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Second, it takes up valuable space on your résumé that can be used to highlight your strengths and achievements. 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. This is not a good idea for several reasons.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 30, 2013

It typically contains details about the skills and experience that are required for the position, along with the scope of work to be done. Let them see that in addition to skills and expertise, you bring loyalty, dedication, and personality to the table as well. It might just be a skill they could use and just didn’t think to ask for.

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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. Differentiate yourself: determine how you can best benefit the company through your ideas, skills and experience. from your ideas, skills and experience.

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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. Differentiate yourself: determine how you can best benefit the company through your ideas, skills and experience. from your ideas, skills and experience.

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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. It has certainly been a year full of ups and downs but we have built resilience and sailed through it smoothly. We have neared the end of 2021 and oh what a year it has been! Access the full checklist here.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 11, 2022

Thus, if you end up providing a bad candidate experience, your recruitment agency will accumulate the worst reviews. Starting from promoting your client company as a desirable place to work to laying the groundwork in providing candidate feedback if they are not selected for a role, it's the small things that add up.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MARCH 14, 2011

It is an efficient way of structuring interviews to learn about the skills and competencies a candidate has exhibited in previous roles. Rehashing the resume. Don’t waste time gathering information that you already know from the resume. Go beyond surface answers to uncover the real skills of a well-rehearsed interviewee.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I want to control my own destiny, so I've put on my sea legs, spiffed up the resume I left with you, put together a dynamic resume kit packet and a teaser including my brochure (developed at World Class Assistant Part 2), hoping to get through the door of a company I've been eying. I credit you with any success I might achieve.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I want to control my own destiny, so I've put on my sea legs, spiffed up the resume I left with you, put together a dynamic resume kit packet and a teaser including my brochure (developed at World Class Assistant Part 2), hoping to get through the door of a company I've been eying. I credit you with any success I might achieve.

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Job Advice Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection paralyzed by the need to be perfect? Your cell phone rings – Don’t answer it. Interviewers may not always burp in an interview, but they burp.

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Ideas.Ted

JULY 8, 2021

Flocc alternates heads-down “red time” with Swedish fika ( a coffee break), while Glasgow call center Pursuit Marketing offers workers free breakfast before they hit the phones. Many companies found they could be just as productive in four days as in five, and a few even saw employee productivity go up dramatically.

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Who's the Real Boss?

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Are you hanging around in your own role because you feel you haven’t served a long enough period of time for it to be justifiable on your resume? We all have fear of having a resume that you could play hop scotch on. But let me flip this around for you and present another perspective.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

When an opportunity came up, I went for it. Working is something we all have to do, but when it loses our interest, it makes it pretty hard to get up in the morning and make the commute in. Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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On The Job

APRIL 9, 2008

Make sure you have current addresses, phone numbers and e-mails for each person you give as a reference. Consider the job requirements and what skills you want highlighted and use a reference that best plays up those aspects. Let them know the position, the company, and what skills are needed. Contact the reference.

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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. Follow up any appointments you make so that nothing is left to chance. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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On The Job

JUNE 14, 2007

You and the interviewer clicked, everyone seemed very impressed with your resume and abilities, and there was plenty of positive body language. On the other hand, there is no worse feeling than knowing that you messed up -- that somewhere in the interview you really bombed and possibly blew your chances of getting a job you really want.

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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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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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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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