LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Leslie Martinez is a longtime executive assistant in the financial services industry, and is passionate about helping EAs. You can find the show on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Pandora , and Stitcher. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Technical proficiency: An executive assistant should be very comfortable using Microsoft Office suite, Google Workspace, and other business software as they need to produce documents, manage emails, and handle other technical tasks quickly and accurately. However, certifications are not always recognized by all industries.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Did you know that when someone googles you that your LinkedIn profile will usually come to the top of the profile search. Add your LinkedIn profile to your email signature. Let your connections know that you are active and relevant in your industry. Join ones that are relevant to your industry and personal brand.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 13, 2022

Candice Bozarth is a career executive assistant and has experience in the arts administration, space-tech, private asset management, and construction industries. RESOURCE – Candice mentions The Assistant’s Guide to Crafting the Perfect Resume online course, and you can sign up for the course at resume.assistantsguide.com.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

I receive a lot of emails from admins who’ve lost their jobs unexpectedly. 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. It can include your: Resume.

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Eco-Office Gals

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

You might know that this personal website ought to include a portfolio of your past work, regardless of the industry. Here are just a few: It acts as a digital resume, allowing potential employers or customers to see everything you’ve accomplished throughout your career. This is essential for generating leads.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Or, maybe you were careless enough to leave your resume in the office copier. Savvy employers may even use Foursquare to track your movements and see that you've been visiting competitors or spending a lot of time in FedEx Kinko's, where they might surmise you're making copies of your resume. But these days it's a much different story.

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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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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. It’s also a good idea to have different emails for different purposes. Yes, Facebook!

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On The Job

OCTOBER 27, 2011

So you may begin to consider trying something more quirky to get an employer's attention, such as sending a giant chocolate chip cookie along with your resume. Sending a forthright email to a colleague may help you be seen as an authentic voice — or a pushy pain in the behind. You have to own up to it and admit what you did was wrong."

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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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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

So, it's best to search for temporary, short-term admin work via temping, volunteering, applying for part time work so you have something to put on your resume. Through volunteering, you can network and keep your pulse on the industry of your choosing. So when they get that job hunting email, it's just a typical update.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

The next step is to jump industries and focus on the creative. If you’ve worked for the top dog at the equity firm and have a lot of experience, it’s usually understood that you are so talented you can work in any industry. And anyone can email me questions and I respond only via this blog, not to your personal address.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

AKA – Kiyomi’s 21-Step Job Hunt Strategy 1) Contact everyone you know in a personalized, positive, fun email When I first graduated college and whenever I am seeking new opportunities, I will literally email everyone I know. The point of the email is to check in with that person - ask how they are and ASK SPECIFIC QUESTIONS.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If you don’t communicate about your financial situation, then some of your more pessimistic employees might start feeling anxious and polishing their resumes. . Their resume is terrific, their responses are excellent, they’d be a perfect fit — but your gut just disagrees. Overcommunicate rather than sending out one email and that’s it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

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. Posted by Patricia Robb at 10:34 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , hiring smart , professional assistant , top qualities Reactions: 1 comments: American Folder Company said.

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On The Job

MAY 7, 2009

But it got me to thinking that no matter how many "rules" I provide about networking and resumes and other stuff, there are always those tricky little things that can trip you up if no one tells you. Read industry materials while waiting. And believe me, the stuff Im about to reveal often isnt discussed out loud.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 1, 2010

You could try cold-calling (or cold-emailing), knocking on doors or praying to the freelancing fairies for some work, but there are some better techniques you can use that will be sure to get you clients in a hurry. Second, it looks good to have a couple good causes on your resume. It doesn’t have to be a big thing.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

Any recruiter who sees your resume will silently wonder the following questions. Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match. If the fit isn’t close enough, they toss or file your resume. I’m calling and leaving messages everywhere, via email too.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 9, 2010

And he doesn’t show up on Google Maps. One friend refers you to someone who only has an email address, a generic address like annepottertherapist@mail.com. Would you search online for Anne Potter before writing her an email? Compounding the problem was the president giving me an @comcast.net email address.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Lucky for you, there's Google! 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.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Resumes with dozens of different formats or profiles of the candidates in the same manner? It is comparatively easy to search the database which includes varieties of topics like industry, connections, current and previous companies, job title, profession, skills, and education. What would you prefer? Select your appropriate option.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Resumes with dozens of different formats or profiles of the candidates in the same manner? It is comparatively easy to search the database which includes varieties of topics like industry, connections, current and previous companies, job title, profession, skills, and education. What would you prefer? Select your appropriate option.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 13, 2009

Many freelancers don’t have to send their resumes to people anymore, so those degrees don’t see a lot of action, but they’re there, collecting dust on our walls. If you’d like to be the first, please email me at steve@ionleap.com and ask me. Written by James - 69 Comments Many freelancers have university degrees. Wish I knew.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Why *You* Should Work for FREE Reply Gillian - Google SEO November 18, 2009 at 7:35 am I agree that fear of failure holds people back so it’s lucky then that we work in an industry (writers) where a lot of famous writers were failures before they became successful. Is your resume a deal-killer Reply Go ahead.

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Allwork

MAY 8, 2023

You should not be putting your head down, encoding or checking email or whatever. But to answer your question, the notion that you have to be Google or Cisco or Amazon to embrace hybrid and remote work is absurd. It varies by city and by country and by industry. One is the real estate industry’s definition.

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