All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Embrace the mindset that you have the power to shape your career trajectory, and trust in your ability to adapt and learn new skills along the way. Evaluate Your Transferable Skills. Identify the transferable skills you have acquired throughout your professional journey. Fill Skill Gaps and Acquire New Knowledge.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

And Google has become the new resume. No one has your unique set of skills, gifts and ideas. If you really want to expand your network you need a seat at the table. You will expand your network. In a busy marketplace, not standing out is the same as being invisible.” ~ Seth Godin. You are doing more with less.

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On The Job

JANUARY 9, 2019

This will help you make a list of the skills, industries and companies that you believe will be a good fit. Don't pass up the opportunity to also tap into the school's alumni network. I know several college students who have stopped by a company and personally handed in their resumes or even cold called the internship coordinator.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 October, 2008 Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro This is a guest post from JEM over at [link]. I hope you enjoy her article. Networking Like a Pro One of the best ways to boost your career and hone your skills as an administrative assistant is to practice networking. .

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Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Learning from others’ success stories Howes says he lives mask-free now, comfortable in both his shortcomings and his newfound skills in marketing and communication, which he didn’t tap into until after his wrist injury. So, you don’t have to have every skill in the world to add value to people,” he concludes.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

in person, online, by phone) • Did you read any career building or skills boosting books? • Did you learn any new skills? • Did you participate in any professional networking activities? • Did you develop your leadership skills? • Did you update your resume, professional portfolio, and other vital career documents? •

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 22, 2014

By now, most of you probably know that LinkedIn is the gold standard for online professional networking. Regardless of your opinion of social networking in general, LinkedIn is a site you simply can’t afford to overlook. When creating your profile on LinkedIn, you have the option to create a list of skills that define your expertise.

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Job Advice Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection What can we learn from watching the Crystal Ball? The article talks about “labor on demand” and this is on all levels and not only low paying jobs.

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Job Advice Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection Social Media: So, What Is It for People in Transition? Not everything you hear people say will be valuable to you, but some of it will.

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On The Job

JANUARY 25, 2016

This will help you make a list of the skills, industries and companies that you believe will be a good fit. Don't pass up the opportunity to also tap into the school's alumni network. I know several college students who have stopped by a company and personally handed in their resumes or even cold called the internship coordinator.

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Job Advice Blog

JULY 26, 2010

Getting your resume noticed is definitely making sure the hiring manager knows you read the job description often and correct as well as their website and other supporting material. I make a point of stressing how important networking is, but then. if you can’t support that with a smashing resume you’re still nowhere!

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

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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?! Why go through the hassle of building a resume? Get out into the world and use your skills.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Here are 6 skills you need to acquire to protect yourself against the office warfare. Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Good Communication Skills This goes without saying. Along with good communication comes listening skills.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Employers have to weed through hundreds of resumes for even the most basic jobs, so they immediately discard ones where the skills don’t match their requirements. Haynes says the way you get opportunities is often by selling your skills to a company leader face-to-face. Don’t be desperate. Don’t be ashamed. Do follow up.

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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? In other words, it’s time to network, still the best way to land a job. That growling noise?

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Allwork

JULY 14, 2022

of the day, we all go to conferences and networking events, not because of business reasons primarily. So decentralized autonomous organizations run on blockchain with microprocessors and increasingly independent gig workers who are almost like all entrepreneurs, you know, in their own right, contributing to two network projects.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2007

As I was doing research for other articles on this blog I came across the International Association of Administrative Professionals' website ("IAAP") and was reminded of the advantages of being part of a professional organization. This article is not intended to be an endorsement of any one particular organization over another.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 26, 2008

A Job is Waiting to Happen to You Long gone are the days of scouring the newspaper want ads and pounding the pavement going from office to office submitting your resume. There are sites that are specifically for job hunters where you can submit your resume and a profile about yourself for any employer to see. First impressions count.

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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. Alternatively, you can list yourself with other online placement sites as well. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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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. Youve been networking your little tail off. Read more articles from Dewoun on Examiner.com! Contact Ms.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Ronald Reagan CONNECT WITH NICKI Nicki on LinkedIn Article Nicki contributed to on BCG’s blog – The Heart of CEO Effectiveness ABOUT NICKI Nicki Cave is currently the Administrative Services Director for the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) Dallas EA/AA team. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.

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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. Were you reading my last post? :) Great article. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 26, 2010

  The NY Times article As Private Tutoring Booms, Parents Look for Returns   suggests that spending on tutors continued to grow despite the recession and is a $5-$7 billion industry.    But with economy picking back up this industry should resume its pre-recession growth path. Regards, David. Posted by: Jeff.R.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 24, 2008

How many of us have kicked ourselves for not being better networkers so that when the layoffs came, we didn't have many places to turn for help? How many of us have regretted that we didn't promote our skills and abilities better so that when bonuses were scarce, we didn't garner one for ourselves? Get a second opinion. Help someone.

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Success

AUGUST 17, 2022

This article doesn’t cover the history or the scope of side hustles or why, more than a decade after the term became popular, it continues to be the primary way most people first dip their toes into the YouEconomy. Instead, take time to think through your set of skills and what you enjoy doing in your free time.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

I am thankful for the new skills I have received and the old skills I have improved. Not only are you improving your skills and adding to your resume, you are making yourself more indispensable and an asset to your company or the next one. Read more articles from Dewoun on Examiner.com! Need a speaker/presenter?

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

You cannot expect to succeed if you don’t keep your skills up to date. 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. Self teaching is easy via the internet.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

I just recently read an article on it and was surprised when I really paid attention to the messages I was sending myself that some of them were negative. Ask your network of assistants for their opinion and feedback and then believe them! Lets enjoy our day together.© Have you ever heard of negative and positive self talk ?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

This is where an assistant network can come in handy. I often reach out to my network to get answers to problems that come up at the office or just to lend a sympathetic ear. IAAP has a magazine that comes with being a member called OfficePro and it has very useful articles. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

I logged onto my computer last week and put in my network password, then to open my Outlook account I had to put another password in for that. If someone scans your computer or network for that word, they'll find your file right off. Lets enjoy our day together.© August 03, 2010 Jolene said. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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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. 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! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

I previously wrote an article on Charities in the Workplace and have seen an increase in the participation in charities at offices I have worked in. 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! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

I wrote the article The Art of Minute Taking and I had only taken minutes a few times about 25 years ago. From writing that article I had confidence to take a job that required me taking minutes and it has turned out fine. I have written many articles on my blog on subjects that I knew nothing about. How did I do it?

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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). I actively grow my LinkedIn network every week, if not every day. She gave me her business card.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I wrote an article called We Dont Know What We Dont Know. I think the first reason is what I put in my original article. 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! We dont know what we dont know.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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