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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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 3, 2011

As a speaker you have a number of things to juggle -- proposals, marketing collateral, networking conversations, presentation material, contracts, travel, etc.  Have one page on your website you can reference that has everything an event coordinator might need from you.  Make it about more than your presentation. 

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 4, 2022

Presently, we are looking for a [Job_title] of similar acumen and experience. 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. I would love to know more about you and what you are presently doing.

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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. 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. Need a speaker/presenter? Do you need to review interview techniques?

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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). The kind lady asked me what I did for work so I gave her my resume. She gave me her business card.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

Beside being a junior level EA and having multiple administrative support jobs in the past, I am not sure how I can present myself as a capable and competent EA. For example, when I’m asked how I got started and to explain my work history, I always want to tell a great story. Do you have any suggestions/advice for me?

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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. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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. It is an American based company and I am in Canada, but the cards I sent were all received within a week. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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. What do you want? Next, state the purpose of your e-mail. What are you e-mailing them about? Point being. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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. His children look well behaved and are pretty young girls. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

The funny thing is that she presents herself so sweetly to everyone; at one administrative assistant meeting (she supervises all admins), she proudly announced that there were some people she just did not like at the company but that no one would ever know it. And what is the best way to present it? This is how you can change/grow.”

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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. One item Ive noticed is mood swings. I guess from a personal perspective. Their supervisor should be noting if they are late often or have too many sick days. If I felt really compelled to talk to them.

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

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. Send a text including the business name (or business type) and the zip code youre searching for. Within moments youll have a text message in return with the information youre seeking. 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Google Time Zones IAAP International 100

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. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

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. She said it would be the same instructions for a table or a document in Word. These are instructions for Word 2003. "I I had a 6 page table and I changed the footer on page 2 and then again on page 5.

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

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. 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Networking Time Zones IAAP International 100

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. Disorganized bosses are also very appreciative of the way we can make order out of chaos so there is a lot of job satisfaction when you are appreciated and needed. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP 2008 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

For example, Patricia Robb on behalf of [boss’s name]. Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? Speak to your IT Department.

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Management Time Zones IAAP 2009 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 6, 2023

My resume was not even looked at. Rather, I wanted a more thorough meeting by asking more for their insight/opinion about my potential boss’ management style, communication style, preferences, and more things related to my working with my potential boss in reference to soft skills and emotional intelligence versus the hard skills of the job.

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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. This would give me more flexibility in what I say and how I present the information. Afraid that you have only a few?

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2010 Twitter AT&T Skills 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 9, 2016

My resume was not even looked at. Rather, I wanted a more thorough meeting by asking more for their insight/opinion about my potential boss’ management style, communication style, preferences, and more things related to my working with my potential boss in reference to soft skills and emotional intelligence versus the hard skills of the job.

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Interviewing Resume Phones Skills 40

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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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. In the Paragraph dialog box, click Tabs (bottom left). Then tab over and your leader will appear. 2 Line Spacing Highlight section you want to change spacing on. spacing To insert a document i.d.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 9, 2010

And we’d rather choose a person with a presentable photo versus someone who might be a better match. One friend refers you to someone who only has an email address, a generic address like annepottertherapist@mail.com. For example, we recently did a website for a dentist in the Houston area. when referring to the internet.

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2010 AT&T Email Google 40

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. Wish I knew.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Reply poch November 18, 2009 at 10:09 am It’s always a mystery to me why those who deserve success are always hitting walls while those who are afraid of it are always presented with ways. It’s interesting that you choose an actor as an example. Being less of a person than we could be, for example.

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2009 Cubicle AT&T Purchasing 40

Men With Pens

MAY 23, 2010

Any email that begins with, “I probably don’t have enough experience,&# “I’m not sure I’m what you’re looking for,&# or even “I’m sure you probably have much better writers sending in their resume,&# pretty much forces the reply, “You’re right. DO take a chance. Read everything.

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2010 AT&T Self Esteem Email 40

Allwork

MAY 8, 2023

In your book, you reference Cisco, Dropbox, LinkedIn, others that are reimagining their workplaces. Phil Simon [00:02:46] Well, those are examples, Frank, as you know, of companies that are doing things correctly and have really leaned into this future of work and hybrid. The Tectonic forces reshaping the workplace.

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