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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. A polished resume that accurately represents you professionally is one of the most powerful tools in your toolkit. Most admins have a resume, but not many consider it a living document. Your resume always needs to be current.

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5 Steps to Creating Your Digital Portfolio

All Things Admin

It’s an easy way to share your resume, work samples, credentials, and anything else that you want to showcase about your professional life. Plus, you can include a link to your professional portfolio website at the top of your resume, which is an instant attention-grabber! These five simple steps can help. Work Samples or Portfolio.

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25 ways to get noticed on LinkedIn

Practically Perfect PA

Add your Linked URL to your Business Card. You wouldn’t throw a business card at someone and then walk away would you? Will this inform, educate, inspire or motivate? Unlike a traditional CV / resume, LinkedIn allows you to inject some personality so why not make the most of this opportunity.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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). The kind lady asked me what I did for work so I gave her my resume. She gave me her business card.

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Get A Job With A Thank You Letter

Professional Assistant Blog

We both had similar skills, education, etc. Basic membership is free and you can post your resume online for many prospective employers to see. It shows that you are eager to help the firm grow by showing initiative and productivity. This is how I was able to get one of my past jobs. Until next time, T ake care - of your clutter!

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

Ask for business cards and have a stack of business cards for yourself at hand as well. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. Give, receive and record contact information.

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How to Showcase Work Samples in Your Professional Portfolio: Procedures Writing Sample

All Things Admin

Your portfolio should include your resume, letters of recommendation, awards and recognitions, past performance reviews, and certifications. However, one of the most crucial parts of your portfolio is your work sample section. Note: Procedures make awesome work samples because “how-to” instructions for many things we do are not confidential.