All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

A print portfolio is useful in face-to-face meetings where you can physically present it in a three-ring binder or other professional format. You can include the link to your social portfolio in your resume header so that recruiters can easily connect to your profile and work samples.

Resume 52

Resume Interviewing Cover Letter Mentoring 52

On The Job

JULY 7, 2015

So you fill out a bunch of online applications and throw together a resume by making a few updates on the one you wrote two years ago. (Or Take the time to gather your thoughts so that you will craft a resume that will grab the attention of an employer. Do you challenge outdated ideas and present new ones in a persuasive way?

Resume 100

Resume Gossip Skills Interviewing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 November, 2009 Too much information. Do you have a question or do you want to pass information along to the person. Does it require any further information or explanation? For example, "Please send me the following information: - A photocopy of Ms. Too much information.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

C-Suite Assistants

DECEMBER 20, 2020

With more employees working from home, and less facetime with your executives, improving your executive assistant skills presents more challenges than ever. But while you’re in quarantine, where can you find the right resources? Showing Executive Assistant Skills On Your Resume. Which Executive Skills Mean the Most?

Skills 52

Skills Telecommuting Resume Project Management 52

Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Include as much information as possible; date range, project specific tasks, coworkers involved and try to include how that project tied into the company’s mission. Discuss the importance of a calendar time block for your manager to focus on emails, presentations, budget, etc. Keep the file on your desktop or easily accessible.

Goals 202

Goals Stress Filing Email 202

Recruit CRM

JANUARY 4, 2022

Right from sending good candidate sourcing emails to rejection emails , your candidates and clients must be informed at every stage of the hiring process. Finding such good quality recruiting emails is really hard, especially when there are so many resources available across the internet. So, we’ve made the task easier for you.

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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. Knowing how to run virtual meetings, organize newsletters and create PowerPoint presentations puts you a cut above the rest.

Skills 40

Skills Administrative Professionals Social Media Microsoft Word 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

I was in a workshop today on presentation skills and one of the things they had us do was present something to the group while they filmed us. Other than the extra work I need to do at the gym to tone up and trim down, I saw some good qualities as well and it was helpful to see myself present. Too much information.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2009 IAAP Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Some people in the office were trying to get the remote working as we had a PowerPoint presentation coming up and were calling it things like remote thingy , remote slide clicker, wireless mouse so I finally asked, "Does anyone know what the official name for that thing is?" It's called a Presentation Remote. Too much information.

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Time Zones IAAP 2010 100

Ian's Messy Desk

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Change some aspect of your meeting about every twenty minutes: presentation style, insert Q&A, use a panel discussion, small group breakouts, videos, mini-breaks, team presentations, exercises, games, quizzes, feedback, voting, etc. After information is delivered (training, new policies, etc.), Keep It Moving. Social Time.

Skills 100

Skills Business Cards Resume Budget 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. Too much information. Job satisfaction is important. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. Too much information. Alternatively, you can list yourself with other online placement sites as well. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Resume International 100

On The Job

JULY 29, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 29, 2010 Treating Job Candidates Badly: Why It May Come Back to Haunt Employers Everyone has a bad interview story. You talk about it for a long time.”

Attire 100

Attire Interviewing 2010 Social Media 100

Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 2, 2012

While most employers still expect to see a resume or CV, they are spending less time checking your references and more time looking at your online presence. This is presenting a challenge for job hunters to not only package themselves to potential employers but to be constantly aware of the overall image they’re projecting on the internet.

Social Media 40

Social Media Facebook Resume Legal 40

Small Business CEO

MARCH 29, 2011

Immediately sort the resumes of your candidates. Sorting out their resumes would also make your search more efficient and less time-consuming. Look for red warning flags in your candidates’ resume. I’m talking about the general presentation of information, work history, length of employment and the like.

Resume 40

Resume Interviewing Agencies Phones 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

The web also has anonymity and sometimes people receive information better from people they dont know. If you are the presenter you have to study and know your subject well which helps you to be more confident in what you know and you also gain experience in making presentations which can help you in your career.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

I used to work with someone who was an assistant in the Human Resources Department of a major law firm and has now become the Director of Human Resources in that same firm. She said it wouldnt look good on my resume if I was seen as a job hopper. Too much information. Do you like what you do? 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Do you like what you do? 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

They are a valuable resource and I appreciate them. Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Hello Patricia, You have some great resources at [link] Given your interest in country codes, I wanted to make you aware of my site, [link] for possible inclusion as well. We list country codes, city codes, international and national dialing codes, and other relevant country information. Too much information. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

This government site gives you that information and more. This is a must-have resource. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

How you present yourself and what you wear to the office can help how you feel about what you are doing. Of course you have to be prepared and know your stuff, but knowing you look good when you walk in the door will do wonders on how you present yourself. Too much information. Sometimes it is all in how you feel isnt it?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Holgate is the Executive Assistant to the President, she also reports to the Director of Human Resources and manages a staff of four. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Do you like what you do?

2010 100

2010 Interviewing Time Zones IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

I went to a writing workshop and the woman who was presenting said that comedians are only as funny as their writers. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. How do comedians do it? 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Gifts Meeting Minutes 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

“I came across your blog while surfing the net for information on high-level executive assistants. There wasn't much information out there. 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. Exhaust all resources.

Temping 40

Temping Cover Letter Interviewing Resume 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

If it is a planned time off then you can meet with your buddy and give them any instructions or information they will need to handle in your absence and any contact names and numbers. I like to have a contact card with my buddys general information in it such as log ins and passwords as appropriate. Too much information.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

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. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

The Human Resources Director pointed me to a small office and I was left alone to read what must have been 200 pages. All important information, but I knew I couldnt possibly retain much of what I was looking at in one sitting so I started to cheat and flip through a few tabs because I had to sign a form that I read the manual.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

I like this particular article it gives me an additional input in the information a round the world. Thanks a lot and keep going with posting such information. = FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

It works better if you have a whole pool of resources with different strengths to call upon. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. We are not an island. Makes your work life much easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Interviewing Holidays 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

Having the opportunity to hash it out with another assistant is a great resource. I can tell you my friends and colleagues got a lot of phone calls in those early days and it was a wonderful resource and help to me. When I receive my copy, I circulate it to the assistants in my office for their information and reading.

IAAP 100

IAAP Time Zones Administrative Professionals International 100

The Small Business Blog

JUNE 8, 2010

hiremyparents.com Great resource for parents and small business finding work. Webmasters feeds : THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG» Blog Archive » Top 5 Website Design Tips Indinero.com Blog : Your Business, Your Cash: More Small Business Resources Mark Rosemans Blog : Kudos for 20 years in the internet business! Is Your Business Blogging?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

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Time Zones 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

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Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

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Time Zones 100

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