All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

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.

Cover Letter 98

Cover Letter Resume Business Cards Networking 98

All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Portfolios are useful in interviews, at review time, and whenever you want to make a case for a promotion or raise. It’s an easy way to share your resume, work samples, credentials, and anything else that you want to showcase about your professional life. At heart, a digital portfolio is just a website for your career. Certifications.

Resume 98

Resume Mentoring Skills Social Media 98

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Add your Linked URL to your Business Card. You wouldn’t throw a business card at someone and then walk away would you? Don’t self-promote too much. Unlike a traditional CV / resume, LinkedIn allows you to inject some personality so why not make the most of this opportunity. Be social and engage.

Social Media 233

Social Media PDF Business Cards Etiquette 233

On The Job

NOVEMBER 30, 2007

Be honest: The last time you went to a job fair, did you do more than fill out a couple of applications or toss your resume at a recruiter? Eat or drink away from the recruiter tables – keep at least one hand free to shake hands and accept business cards. Tags: job fairs resumes networking. Hone your message. del.icio.us.

Resume 100

Resume Business Cards Networking Interviewing 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 3, 2011

  Consider having these items on your Coordinator Toolkit: ALL your contact info, One sheet, Speaking resume. Sample tweets and facebook updates promoting you. Keep all the business cards you collect and affiliated conversations organized with the Contact Keeper. Any product images.

Filing 100

Filing Business Cards Resume Interviewing 100

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

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Resume Cover Letter Interviewing 40

Ian's Messy Desk

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Have every group member place their business card into a bowl or container. Then, everyone draws a card other than their own. When generating or responding to ideas, participants assume the persona of the person on their card and respond from their (assumed) point of view. Change Places. Call Your Office. Cartoon Time.

Skills 100

Skills Business Cards Resume Budget 100