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for admin jobs and here are two of the main things I have noticed about those who are unsuccessful: resumes are out of date and not relevant to the job applied for and the person was not prepared for the interview. 1) Do try the temp agencies. Here is what I recommend.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 26, 2008

I was out of work, temping here and there for a year. Employers may get to see a side of you other than what you put on your resume or present at the interview. Don’t underestimate the value of temping. Working for a temp agency can either land you a full-time job or help to keep you employed while you are looking.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

2) Ask to meet for fun and to conduct informational interviews When you send out an email as mentioned above, those who are happy to hear from you and want to help you will respond. You can hang out with your friend and informally conduct an informational interview. Those who are too busy will probably just read it and delete.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Since there is no chance of a face-to-face interview where you can convince people of your abilities, your resume should say it all. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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