On The Job

DECEMBER 22, 2008

I sent out a HARO request the other day asking for input on resume do's and dont's. I was flooded with so many good suggestions I couldn't use them all for my Gannett News Service and USAToday.com column, so I'm offering you a great deal today: Super resume advice at no cost to you! (I No kidding. Lijit Search.

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Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

That’s just the way I think a lot of young boys were taught, in America specifically,” Howes says, referring to notions of masculinity where crying is a sign of weakness and expressing emotions is discouraged. The answer was immediately apparent: “I just want to interview great minds,” Howes recalls. Vulnerability wasn’t an option.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 4, 2022

Name_of_hiring_manager] is currently reviewing all [assignments/applications] and we’re in the process of scheduling interviews. As mentioned in our last interaction, we kept your resume in our talent database and promised to reach out to you when another vacancy is available of your interest. Interview Scheduling Email I.

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Recruit CRM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Time to fill” refers to the amount of time that elapses between the approval of a job requisition and the day a candidate accepts a job offer, while “time to hire” measures the time it takes to move a candidate through the hiring process — or everything that comes after a job seeker becomes a candidate by applying.

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Job Advice Blog

JUNE 6, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection Want to Change Career? Let’s make sure we understand that I’m not referring to a job change. What Does It Take?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 3, 2007

One of the many things I remember, and have put to good use, was a workshop on resume writing. In resume writing they suggested that any experience over 10 years was too old to put on your resume. They also suggested using action words when describing what you do, for example utilizing, preparing and maintaining.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 21, 2011

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. Your resume is one of the most important documents you have to offer so you don’t want to rush it or ignore it for years on end. Get started NOW. Get a mentor.

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JULY 3, 2023

For example, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requires that employers must keep personnel records for one year. Recruitment documents Human resources departments should retain documents related to the hiring process, especially if you need to refer back to them later. Why is that?

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 22, 2014

For example, in my profile I have the following: Coaching. Resume Writing. Interview Preparation. A recommendation is a written statement from someone in your network endorsing you and your abilities—like a reference letter but shorter. Career Development. Career Counseling. Executive Coaching. Public Speaking.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

An example: "There are worse things in the world than being known as the guy who always wears a blue button-down. Make sure the spinach is out of your teeth: The growing popularity of video resumes, coupled with the desire to network directly with employers, has been put into a new product called VisualCV. del.icio.us *.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). You can hang out with your friend and informally conduct an informational interview.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 3, 2011

This past Monday, Michele Price interviewed me on #SpeakChat. Have one page on your website you can reference that has everything an event coordinator might need from you.    Consider having these items on your Coordinator Toolkit: ALL your contact info, One sheet, Speaking resume. So, what do you think? 

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2013

If your boss has the time, energy, and is okay with you moving on to another job, department, or leaving them and are happy to refer you and help you in every way they can, you have a a great personal rapport with your boss. To conduct a job hunt confidentially, only tell those people you MUST (the recruiters you are interviewing with, etc).

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 6, 2023

I’ve been on many interviews over my career and have encountered many different interview styles - the behavioral interview, the panel format with a few people interviewing me at once, the “mean” interviewer, and so forth. One interview “style” that caught me off guard was the NON interview style.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Your portfolio should include your resume, letters of recommendation, awards and recognitions, past performance reviews, and certifications. This format would be good for annual performance reviews or job interview situations. Here are two examples of this: [link] and [link] Applying P.A.R. Embed the P.A.R.

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The Office Professionals Place

JANUARY 5, 2010

If you want to find a new job, first set the goal of updating your resume. Do you need to review interview techniques? So many of us decide in February that since we haven’t accomplished the goal set on January 1, it is hopeless, be consistent and persistent and refer back to your goals often. Be consistent.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

In interviews I’ve said that I’ve worked for introverts and extroverts and my job is to conform to the needs of my boss. This means when you show up for the interview you are courteous to everyone. Your interview starts even before you shake hands with anyone or answer an interview question.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2009

You would be surprised how many misspelled words get in there by mistake; for example, instead of pressing Change you press Add to Dictionary when you are going through your SpellCheck. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2009

For example, "Further to our conversation this morning, attached is a template letter that should meet your needs." For example, "Please send me the following information: - A photocopy of Ms. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. What do you want? Next, state the purpose of your e-mail. Point being.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

The art of saying thank you can sometimes get lost in our busyness, but here are some examples of times it would be nice to send a card from work: To thank presenters who speak at your workplace. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. What a neat idea for businesses too. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

It has always amazed me however that once someone becomes a President they start being referred to by their last name by the media and people in general. For example, addressing the Minister of (insert govt agency here) is it Honourable so and so or Mr. or Ms. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 6, 2009

my advice when you suspect a co-worker has a problem with drug or alcohol is to alert HR.but have some specific examples available. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. One item Ive noticed is mood swings. I guess from a personal perspective. If I felt really compelled to talk to them. my approach would be.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 13, 2010

For example, you start speaking in short hand to other assistants and it doesn’t come across as rude because it’s meant to be efficient and not waste time with small talk. In all emails with other assistants we started referring to our bosses by initials only. Utilize LinkedIn, especially for the same reason as above.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Example: If youre looking for a Blockbuster in Arlington, Texas you can send this text message: Blockbuster 76001 Pretty neat. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Send a text including the business name (or business type) and the zip code youre searching for. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

As an example, I am now helping my boss with a corporate blog he started and because I have experience with blogging in my personal life, I have used that and now do it professionally as well. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 26, 2008

In this example, I did the following: Go to the end of page 1, i.e. the last cell (bottom right), or after the last word on the page. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. She said it would be the same instructions for a table or a document in Word. These are instructions for Word 2003. "I 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

If you meet someone at an Administrative Assistant conference, for example, make sure to follow up with that contact within a week or two after the event. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. I choose to tell stories that I know others can relate to and maybe even learn from listening. Keep in touch. Give before you get.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

In my readers example, the problem was the trials of working for multiple bosses when one or more of them is disorganized. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. In todays working world it is probably the norm that we are going to work for more than one person, the question is how to balance it? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 9, 2016

I’ve been on many interviews over my career and have encountered many different interview styles - the behavioral interview, the panel format with a few people interviewing me at once, the “mean” interviewer, and so forth. One interview “style” that caught me off guard was the NON interview style.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

For example, Patricia Robb on behalf of [boss’s name]. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. You may need to reply to e-mails on your boss’s behalf to let the person know that someone is looking into it and will get back to them. Speak to your IT Department. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

My question however, is… should I disclose the reason for my termination in my job interviews? 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.” Needless to say, I was also terminated.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I was interviewed earlier this month and so I pasted it below. When people would ask me in interviews, my first answer was, “No nepotism here!” I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. Any recruiter who sees your resume will silently wonder the following questions.

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Brilliantly Better

AUGUST 19, 2010

The about page should be the place where you should list all your credentials, testimonials and all the other references about you on the interwebs: interviews, collective projects, media appearances and so on. Entrepreneur Interview – Yolanda Facio Reply 3 rob white August 19, 2010 at 3:22 pm Hi Dragos, Great to keep in mind.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 28, 2009

I recently interviewed an employment law expert, who pointed out there are a lot of myths that employees believe, including the one that they can say what they want at work. Atkins says this is just one example of employees being unfamiliar with their rights and responsibilities in the workplace. Others include: • Speaking your mind.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 24, 2009

Under Leader, click the leader option that suits your needs i.e. ……1 or --1 Click OK Type text you want i.e. Agenda as in example below. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. In the Paragraph dialog box, click Tabs (bottom left). Then tab over and your leader will appear. spacing To insert a document i.d.

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Recruit CRM

JULY 14, 2020

Every day recruiters are flooded with hundreds of resumes for various jobs advertised. It is virtually impossible for recruiters to scan each resume manually and shortlist them. An average of 75-88 % of resumes received is not qualified for the job. ( You can find a good guide for resume screening here. )

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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. I often refer to it as my “Would You Like Fries With That?&# Written by James - 69 Comments Many freelancers have university degrees. John Bardos´s last blog.

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