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Multigenerational Communication & Cross-mentorship

Office Dynamics

When given the opportunity to meet with someone fairly new to the profession and someone embracing an upcoming retirement to explore even more in life, I enthusiastically embrace the moment and ask several questions of each! Attendance to national or international conferences together or individually. www.danabuchanan.com.

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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

Seeking better benefits; health, retirement, education assistance or flexible schedule. I needed health insurance and retirement opportunities and wanted to stay within the industry I had most of my career experience in. Returning after a career gap due to health, caregiving, education, etc. Changing career field.

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Thriving On Change

Office Dynamics

I don’t know what is going on but everyone I have talked to is going through change, most of them are big changes like moving, career changes, health challenges, (lots) organizational change, and retirement. While some people see retirement as a good thing, my dad of 92 years old, who just retired, is struggling terribly.

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

All Things Admin

You can include the link to your social portfolio in your resume header so that recruiters can easily connect to your profile and work samples. Always include the link to your social profile on your resume. Your portfolio will be instrumental during every step of your career and even into retirement. Obviously, that’s false!

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Avoid Burnout by Creating Your Own Utopia

Office Dynamics

There are numerous free webinars, courses and a variety of professional conferences and seminars. Whether you plan to retire from your chosen position or working toward another goal you can choose the attitude you bring daily. It is imperative to also make time for yourself. Confidently acknowledge your experience as a valuable asset.

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A Re-Post - Interview Styles: How I Aced A Job Interview Without Selling Myself

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

My resume was not even looked at. Even in a conference room with two people, they would sit at the head of the table and I would sit next to them so we were utilizing the corner of the conference table. The only thing I could think to do after a few moments of waiting was to offer my resume. THEY DO NOT.

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Interview Styles: How I Aced A Job Interview Without Selling Myself

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

My resume was not even looked at. Even in a conference room with two people, they would sit at the head of the table and I would sit next to them so we were utilizing the corner of the conference table. The only thing I could think to do after a few moments of waiting was to offer my resume. THEY DO NOT.