Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 10, 2017

Hello New & Returning Readers, About 2 years ago I wrote an in-depth post about how I job hunt. I had always meant to expound on that post about how the internet, social media, and networking online play a very big role for how I conduct my search and also improve my chances of protecting myself. Yes, Facebook!

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Plus, professional associations look amazing on your resume! It’s who you are, how you act, the way you present yourself, and the impression — favorable or unfavorable — that you make on others. Take another look at your resume. Finally, update your social media pages to accurately reflect your brand.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Or, maybe you were careless enough to leave your resume in the office copier. Employers may be able to glean that you're looking to jump ship by your frenzied activity updating your LinkedIn profile or through a Twitter or Facebook posting that mentions you hate your job and are trying to leave as quickly as possible.

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Job Advice Blog

MARCH 21, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection While in Transition, Are You Keeping Pace with Technology? The second area is the technology that evolved in the past decade in the area of social media.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2016

They are being asked to become involved in and even take charge of areas such as social media and corporate responsibility. You’ll see how you can get involved and grow your administrative skills. How to get more involved: Human resources — and hiring in particular — is an area that requires discretion and judgment.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 19, 2011

Clearly, e-mail communication has become a staple in the business world and social media is making leaps and bounds as well. Some companies have screened potential and current employees’ personal Facebook pages and individuals have even been fired for content posted on personal social media sites.

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Admin Awards

APRIL 24, 2020

Knowing the three T’s of the industry — terminology, trends and technology — and being able to articulate them on your administrative resume means that even as a new hire, you will begin to contribute immediately. Expertise in software and social media.

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On The Job

AUGUST 10, 2009

If you dont think so, read this column I wrote for Gannett, and you may just change your mind: Maybe you put countless hours into carefully crafting a resume and cover letter. They take out their laptops and check out Facebook. So how can you best manage you online reputation that aids you professionally?

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

Last week I sent out a HARO request for my Gannett News Service/USAToday.com column asking for input on how to manage your online reputation. Learn how to manage your privacy settings within each social network you use. 1) We changed everything (resume, cover letters, online profiles, etc.) and MSN right away.

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Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Whether it's LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, make sure you maintain professionalism. You'll see how much this pays off when you start conducting these warm calls. Market Yourself As A Maestro Start investing in the social aspect of your Business Development strategies. They all do it not for nothing!

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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. Craft your resume based on experience and skill set, not chronologically - and tell a different story. Get into social media for your skill set and self branding.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). McKay and Davis to find out the different listening barriers and how to overcome them. You have to be able to create a PowerPoint presentation, merge a document in Word, or create a report in Excel.

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Often recruitment sites contain a number of level-one subdomains such as resume upload, job details section, etc. Be Active on Social Media A useful way to keep visitors constantly updated on your recruitment company is to use social media. It will also help you enjoy a good exposure.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Then bring those skills back to the workplace and show your employer what you have learned and how you can apply those skills to your job. This adds to your performance review, resume, and skills. If you can’t take a class, learn how to complete a new task or project at work. Reward yourself. Template images by luoman.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 11, 2021

This means you'll have to check out their social media profiles such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, go through their work samples on their blogs, Medium, Dribble, GitHub or more. One of the candidates that our team got in touch with on LinkedIn mentioned how recruiters did no homework.

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Recruit CRM

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Tell them what they can expect from your client companies once they resume hiring and how the particular job will add up to their resume. If you feel that your current ATS and CRM software is outdated, it's time to upgrade it for maximum performance once hiring resumes.

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All Things Admin

MAY 5, 2022

If you’ve followed me for long, you’ve likely heard me say that, aside from a current resume, a professional portfolio is the single best thing you can do for your career. But there’s one more type of portfolio you need, and it’s the one most admins overlook: A social portfolio. What is a Social Portfolio?

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills. Always look for ways to expand your horizons and be able to show an employer how you faced a challenge and learned. Embrace social media. Update (or build) your resume. Be the dumbest person in the room. I love #10.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 7, 2020

LinkedIn has actually been around you for longer than Facebook or Twitter and with over 600 million professional users. A social networking site that primarily focuses on professional networking and career development, you can extensively use this platform to find a perfect job or internship. What would you prefer?

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Brilliantly Better

APRIL 19, 2010

Dragos Roua – Brilliantly Better The Personal Development Blog Home About me Top posts Archives Downloads Audio Recommended Products Contact How To Create A Blog Posts Ideas Incubator by dragos on April 20, 2010 · 15 comments in Blogging Tweet One of the most popular blog posts I ever wrote is 100 Ways to Improve Your Blog.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 7, 2020

LinkedIn has actually been around you for longer than Facebook or Twitter and with over 600 million professional users. A social networking site that primarily focuses on professional networking and career development, you can extensively use this platform to find a perfect job or internship. What would you prefer?

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Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Ever wondered why recruiters do not even see 70% of the resumes ? If you think the resume is going to be carefully analysed by a recruiter in the first go, then you're wrong. If you think the resume is going to be carefully analysed by a recruiter in the first go, then you're wrong. The resume gets first processed by an ATS.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 11, 2010

I have a Web site, a blog, a few social media profiles and clearly recognize the value of all these tools. Some of the most brilliant and successful professionals I know are nowhere to be found on the Net: no Web site, no social media profile, no Skype account, nothing. “Having a Web site? Sad, really.

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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. How to Overcome Procrastination Reply Bothersome Words ( @BothersomeWords ) December 14, 2009 at 5:12 am Long-time lurker, first-time commenter here. Henri´s last blog.

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Success

JULY 17, 2021

You coach people how to live?”. Clients of professional certified coach Victor McGuire are working on “anything from learning how to be better leaders and communicate more effectively to dealing with common confidence issues such as imposter syndrome.” That’s part of the resume, but those descriptions fall short.

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