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3 Bad Habits That Hurt Job Chances

On The Job

You may begin calling contacts to check on job openings, or help your kid write a resume or cover letter. But much of the job hunt is a waiting game, and you and your child will have to be patient. Many etiquette lessons seem to fall by the wayside when a child goes to college. Invite old Aunt Edna to dinner.

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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Hello Readers - 8 months ago, a reader asked me a question about fraternization and social etiquette at work. The example of how it could be misconstrued wasn’t helpful to you, but nonetheless, what she was saying was, “My focus is on your social etiquette behavior and I am pointing it out to you.” The link is that original post.

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25 ways to get noticed on LinkedIn

Practically Perfect PA

If someone accepts your request, then adhere to polite etiquette and say hello and thanks. Always personalise invitation requests. You wouldn’t throw a business card at someone and then walk away would you? Be social and engage. It’s not called social media for nothing. Contribute in LinkedIn Groups.

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

Baby boomers are admired for their business savvy, etiquette and professionalism and companies want that to flow over to the Gen Y’s and millenniums. I am job hunting right now and notice that the majority of companies are asking for two or more skill sets. I just took my OM exam this weekend and am awaiting the result.

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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Laughing all the Way to Work

You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall. Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:22 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , bored , interview , job hunting , job satisfaction , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Foley-In-Charge said. Were you reading my last post? :) Great article.