Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 16, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection Do You Have That Spark in Your Eyes? Like an actor’s role, the interviewee’s role can be learned too with the proper guidance. I practice this every day.

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AUGUST 29, 2010

Next, I Googled the company name–and searched on other search engines as well–to try to learn something about the proposal/agreement signer with the title of managing director. The firm listed offices in various cities nationwide, so I attempted to research the company a bit further. My research led me to a résumé-writing service.

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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? Wells says: March 21, 2010 at 9:30 pm Alex, Another excellent article! Thanks AGAIN!

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Job Advice Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Duh.”) Answer with what you learned while you were there, and remember not to disparage any previous employers. Resist rolling your eyes if they go through your entire resume this way or if you’re asked a Barbara Walters question: “If you were a tree, what type of tree would you be?” That’s why I left.

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Job Advice Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

This exercise will allow you to learn more about yourself and promote increased self awareness. You will learn about key players and emerging trends. An online presence (with positive information about you) is a great way to get exposure while allowing someone to learn a little bit about you before they meet with you in person.

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JULY 13, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection So, How about a Career Coach? Learn what your total expense will be, and find out what to expect once the coaching is done.

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Job Advice Blog

MAY 31, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection The Interview Is about Understanding the Psychology of the Interviewer On May 31, 2010, In Interview Skills by Alex Freund , By Alex Freund 0 We may not recognize or admit it, (..)

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Make or Break Moments

JULY 19, 2010

Each had a resume, test scores of the tests they’d volunteered to take to show their abilities and each provided a cover letter and their hourly rate. I thought I would prefer someone from the United States and Canada but I soon learned that they were the highest cost and not all had experience. Cool beans.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Friday, July 16, 2010 10 Ways to Enhance Your Worklife We will spend more time at work than we do at home. Learn something new. There are many websites that offer free online learning. 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.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 9, 2010

Workbooks Stress Management Workbook Time Management Magic Reinvent Your Career Workbook More Tasty Goodness Career Management Consulting Job Interview Coaching Resume Revision Group Training & Public Speaking Eat My WHAT?! You end up in a new environment, learning new skills and meeting new people. I hear you.

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Eat Your Career

JULY 21, 2010

Workbooks Stress Management Workbook Time Management Magic Reinvent Your Career Workbook More Tasty Goodness Career Management Consulting Job Interview Coaching Resume Revision Group Training & Public Speaking Eat My WHAT?! So, if it’s now what you know and it’s all who you know, why bother learning anything at all?

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JULY 1, 2010

Workbooks Stress Management Workbook Time Management Magic Reinvent Your Career Workbook More Tasty Goodness Career Management Consulting Job Interview Coaching Resume Revision Group Training & Public Speaking Eat My WHAT?! Take your time learning the ropes. Chrissy July 1, 2010 | 4:29 pm So true, John. You’re right.

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AUGUST 3, 2010

Workbooks Stress Management Workbook Time Management Magic Reinvent Your Career Workbook More Tasty Goodness Career Management Consulting Job Interview Coaching Resume Revision Group Training & Public Speaking Eat My WHAT?! Career Toolkits August 9, 2010 | 5:24 pm Great article, you have some really great advice on making good choices.

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On The Job

AUGUST 5, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, August 5, 2010 Are You Willing to Step Down the Career Ladder? August 9, 2010 4:44 PM Anita said. August 9, 2010 5:17 PM cheska said. from folks just meeting one another.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, February 10, 2010 5 Ways to Avoid Freaking Out About Networking Hear that? February 10, 2010 9:32 AM Anita said. February 10, 2010 10:50 AM FrauTech said.

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Eat Your Career

JULY 26, 2010

Workbooks Stress Management Workbook Time Management Magic Reinvent Your Career Workbook More Tasty Goodness Career Management Consulting Job Interview Coaching Resume Revision Group Training & Public Speaking Eat My WHAT?! It’s stressful to look for a job and, even once you’re in, you still have that rough period of learning the ropes.

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The Marq

APRIL 12, 2012

The company recognized his dedication to the firm and extended him the courtesy of looking for work and remaining with the company through the holidays at the end of 2010. In this and the posts that will follow, he shares his story and the lessons learned along the way. Eric’s message asked for a copy of my resume. Odd, I know!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 30 March, 2009 When working isnt fun: Ho hum, ho hum, its off to work I go. Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. If you have typos in your resume, what does that say about your attention to detail and pride in your work?

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FEBRUARY 24, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 24 February, 2009 Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants 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.

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Eat Your Career

JULY 7, 2010

Workbooks Stress Management Workbook Time Management Magic Reinvent Your Career Workbook More Tasty Goodness Career Management Consulting Job Interview Coaching Resume Revision Group Training & Public Speaking Eat My WHAT?! Learn how to have one without the other. Amy July 9, 2010 | 5:29 pm This is so cool! Great post!

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, September 9, 2010 Should You Feel Sorry for Your Boss? Karen, The Resume Chick (on Google or Twitter for questions, comments or violent reactions) September 10, 2010 11:36 AM Anita said.

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On The Job

JUNE 16, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Could Being Conscientious Make Unemployment Worse? And the skills I learned there have helped me in my full-time work. June 17, 2010 1:54 PM Anita said.

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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. Use LinkedIn or Plaxo for your professional resume, accomplishments and business networking. Weber advises you to: Lead separate lives.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 2 July, 2010 We dont know what we dont know We really dont know what we dont know do we? 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.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Take a course, if you already know the basics, go to the next tier and learn at the intermediate and expert levels. Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Get the knowledge you need. Get involved. A new topic each month.

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On The Job

MARCH 10, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Do You Have What it Takes to Work in a Non-Profit? It’s something you should highlight in your resume and cover letter.” Patricia March 13, 2010 4:13 PM Anita said.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

This experience spanned from 1997 to 2010. 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.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. And youve been following all the best career advice and job search tips youve read, heard, learned, and developed.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 February, 2010 When your voicemail goes awry. Yes, I did mean "awry" and not "array" thanks for pointing that out and glad you are paying attention :) Patricia February 13, 2010 Louis said. But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 April, 2010 When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. April 09, 2010 Jakob said. I cultivate the art of disappearance and unreachability on such occasions :-) JK May 10, 2010 kinoshi said. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 February, 2010 We did it Canada! Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:43 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , gold medal , hockey , Olympics , professional assistant , Vancouver 2010 Reactions: 2comments: Foley-In-Charge said. March 01, 2010 Chrissy said. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 September, 2009 Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles I recently arrived in Atlanta, Georgia to attend OfficeArrow s Lift Summit on Social Media. Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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DECEMBER 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 December, 2009 Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your New Year off with a laugh These are excerpts from a presentation I gave to my local International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Chapter dinner meeting. January 06, 2010 Helene Sinclairsaid. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

After speaking with you and the group, I believe that I would be a perfect candidate for this position, offering the quick learning and adaptability that is needed for a diversified position. Basic membership is free and you can post your resume online for many prospective employers to see.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Patty March 01, 2010 Patricia Robb said. March 01, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog I started a new blog called The Administrative Bloopers Blog When you have a moment come and visit me over there. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.© EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 December, 2009 Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her boss My assistant sent me a link to a story about an Executive Assistant in British Columbia, Canada, who gave the gift of life by donating a kidney to her boss. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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