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Preparing Your Resume

Laughing all the Way to Work

I was working for a government organization and there were news reports that the public sector were in for some big layoffs due to downsizing. Not everyone will have this opportunity, however, so I wanted to share with you some things I learned. One of the things I remember, and have put to good use, was a workshop on resume writing.

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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

BMT Office Administration

Accident reports. Learn about these requirements at the Department of Health and Human Services’ HIPAA website. That is fine as long as the process is organized, systematic, and — above all — legal. Thus, employers must be ready to produce accurate, complete I-9 forms that prove identity and legal work status.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

BMT Office Administration

To clear things up, we’ve put together this extensive guide breaking down what you should and shouldn’t include in your employee files — so read on to learn more. Also, you’re legally obligated to retain these records for at least one year by the EEOC. Why do you need to keep personnel files? health insurance, dental, vision, etc.).

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Writing when you don't know what you're talking about.

Laughing all the Way to Work

My boss tells me I should be able to write a letter or a report on something even if I dont know the subject that well. I did do research however and read as many articles and books on the subject that I could and then I tackled the article and actually learned something while doing it. There is usually a pattern. 23, 1 p.m. (New

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. Alternatively, you can list yourself with other online placement sites as well. vs. i.e.

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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

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. Job satisfaction is important. They are interested, now what? vs. i.e.

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We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

I have been on some interactive sites where assistants ask questions and get answers and I learn from them as I have some of the same questions. Lunch n learns are also a good way to learn from each other. Administrative newsletters or bulletin boards where you can post tips or suggestions is a good way to learn.