On The Job

MARCH 30, 2012

Whether you're on Skype interviewing for a job or running a meeting via video conference, it's important to understand that people are, well, staring at you. His administrative assistant quickly moved in to stop the behavior when another conference participant notified her. Video is prolific," she says. Sit up straight.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Smart phones provide a palm-size window to the world, enabling us to do almost anything at the touch of a button. We recently interviewed 300 people across Europe to understand how they used digital devices in day-to-day life. Technology is supposed to make our lives easier. So we should have more free time.

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Whether you’re attending a networking event, heading into a job interview or meeting your new boss for the first time, the initial meeting can be one of the most important interactions you’ll ever have. Whether you’re meeting by phone, video conference or in person, don’t arrive late. Be Punctual. Perfect Your Handshake.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 9, 2016

I’ve been on many interviews over my career and have encountered many different interview styles - the behavioral interview, the panel format with a few people interviewing me at once, the “mean” interviewer, and so forth. One interview “style” that caught me off guard was the NON interview style.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 4, 2007

It’s always a little disconcerting to be speaking with someone on the phone about a business matter, and you hear this tap-tap-tap that you know means the person on the other end is checking e-mail. (OK, Is so, maybe it’s time you started shopping for an job interview suit – because you’re going to need it. Save This Page.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

Over the past 20 years, I have attended several conferences ranging in topics from fiction writing to motivational to professional training and even a full weekend trying to become a more educated outdoor woman. The conference exceeded all of my expectations. There is a team behind the amazing conference event.

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Ideas.Ted

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Interviews or press that I did because it was flattering. The time when my kid wanted my attention but I was glued to my phone, to some email — so glued that my NO was implicit. Staying up late to watch another episode of a TV show or scroll on your phone is saying NO to a productive early morning.

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On The Job

JULY 25, 2016

Over the weekend I watched several news hosts interview various people around the U.S. Fast forward several decades and here I am, a college-educated journalist who has interviewed CEOs, U.S. Most of us put aside a bit of extra cash for a vacation or a car or the latest phone.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 4, 2022

If so, I’d be happy to set up a phone call/video conference. Name_of_hiring_manager] is currently reviewing all [assignments/applications] and we’re in the process of scheduling interviews. Meanwhile, feel free to reach out to me via email or at [phone number] if you have any questions! Interview Scheduling Email I.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Are you looking for networking advice, job hunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life? Today I had an interview and just as I arrived, I got really sick and wasn’t feeling well at all. Go on the interview and try to explain it so it is very minimal.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 27, 2015

Over the last few weeks I have been wondering how my initial thoughts about running an event have turned into the Assist Conference – which is just a month away! I hope after reading them you can see why I have created the Assist Conference , why the theme is ‘Moving on up!’ The Assist Conference was born!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 July, 2010 Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie® Award winner Lynn Holgate, an Executive Assistant at High Performance Technologies, Inc. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Success

MARCH 28, 2023

I immerse myself in the conference, waiting in lines for hours, trying to make my way through piles of Disney, Star Wars and Marvel fans. Creating in abundance As they talk, I remember this YouTube interview I watched of Taylor Swift once, where she said this about her writing process: “I’ll write like 40-50 songs, and then 13 or 14 make it.

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On The Job

JANUARY 20, 2015

People were on the phone all the time, and when they weren’t on the phone, they were clacking away on computers. Or, a frustrated reporter would curse loudly and throw a phone after having difficulty with a source on the other end. Conference rooms may work, but you’re also likely to be interrupted. It was unbelievable.

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Productivityist

MARCH 10, 2021

You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. She collaborates with people to help create epic events, conferences, retreats, business strategies and product launches. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. And anything you share is confidential.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Below are a few examples of general and job-specific goals: Set a professional development goal whether it’s attending a conference, completing an online course or program, reading a certain book or two, scheduling time each week or month for webinars, computer program training, time management courses, etc.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

There are six interviews with out of state candidates to arrange travel for, and an interview panel of five busy people to schedule around. The message “Keep Calm and Carry On” translates into the tone of my emails and the smile in my voice as I answer yet another ringing phone call. And that’s what I know about right now!

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

There are six interviews with out of state candidates to arrange travel for, and an interview panel of five busy people to schedule around. The message “Keep Calm and Carry On” translates into the tone of my emails and the smile in my voice as I answer yet another ringing phone call. And that’s what I know about right now!

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Allwork

JANUARY 22, 2024

One, right, the laptop that I’m recording on, I don’t know if that’s what you’re using, but also our cell phones. Same thing with our phones as landlines are now kind of a thing of the past. And the fact that there was a time where you had to go to an office and plug into the wall for your computer.

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Ideas.Ted

AUGUST 12, 2021

I have witnessed people suffering and dying since I was a child,” the 18-year-old from Pakistan told me over the phone. I have no choice,” she said, her voice breaking on the phone. Part of Jaweria Baig wishes they had arrived here sooner. Perhaps her life would be different if they had. “ But her life’s work is activism. “I

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On The Job

MAY 6, 2011

I once attended a conference, and when I went to pick up my name tag, the person looked startled. You sounded blonde on the phone!" So, it's critical that you make sure you're on the right track when going for an interview or while at work. Ruettimann says that's true of many job interviewers. she said to me. Stand tall.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 5, 2019

While waiting, I’m reading articles on my phones and checking in and touching base with someone in Hawaii. 2) Later that day we also had a conference call scheduled with another vendor who wanted to earn our business. I now have to prepare for this interview which will take at least 3-5 hours. They ask when I’m free.

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On The Job

JULY 29, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 29, 2010 Treating Job Candidates Badly: Why It May Come Back to Haunt Employers Everyone has a bad interview story. Have you ever been treated badly in an interview?

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Service Untitled

JUNE 24, 2010

and after a quick email exchange, John was nice enough to agree to an interview. Here’s the interview with John. Additionally, we have a knowledgeable crew of product specialists that answer end user’s questions via phone or e-mail, and advise our customers on the best product to use or how to set up their products.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 22, 2011

Most of this information you can get in your initial phone call or email correspondence with the other party when you are organizing it. Don't be afraid to ask them those questions as well. If they are not sure then they can ask their boss so both of them will be prepared to meet each other. This is a good thing to bring up with him or her.

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Allwork

JANUARY 22, 2024

One, right, the laptop that I’m recording on, I don’t know if that’s what you’re using, but also our cell phones. Same thing with our phones as landlines are now kind of a thing of the past. And the fact that there was a time where you had to go to an office and plug into the wall for your computer.

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On The Job

APRIL 17, 2012

Vicky Oliver , author of numerous books on career development such as 301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions , says it's time that people learned some of the best techniques for networking don't come from friending someone on Facebook or tweeting tidbits to strangers. Everybody is shy," she says. But it gets better with practice.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What? This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! Obviously you really want the job, and to get this job, youve got to really shine in the interview. Treat the interview as your first day on the job – come in prepared to show what you can do.

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On The Job

JULY 30, 2009

Do noisy multitasking when on a conference call. Especially the "I've landed' cell phone calls ;) Would also suggest 'not' multitasking with email, Twitter, Facebook, etc. If you're going to use a cell phone, you should have at least a basic grasp of the process of electronic voice amplification.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. I find it frustrating when people either text while in a conversation or are constantly taking phone calls. Apparently not, when its by phone. In an emergency, the cell phone is a useful tool.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

I use this all the time on my calendar and my boss's calendar, and it helps us both to know which events are phone calls which he can take in the office or on the road (yellow) or which events will require travel (blue). Recently, we wanted to see who was off site and at what event, so we decided when people are away at conferences, etc.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

INTERVIEW WELL Make it a conversation. You are interviewing them too so ask questions. Take notes during the interview so you don’t forget what you wanted to ask. I have a network of assistants that I call friends, although some are just phone colleagues, but we help each other. How true that is! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

It was an amazing conference. 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! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 22, 2008

There is a lot of work that goes into preparing for the interview and to know that you were successful is a great feeling. In the interview you were probably asked if you had initiative, but once you are in the job will you show it? Tags: go-to assistant leave it with me attitudel interview best you can be.

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Virtual Moxie

JANUARY 31, 2011

Next best would be phone, which would give you verbal and paraverbal. And you just don’t have them when you start working with a new client—especially if your interview process doesn’t require lengthy phone conversations. In our virtual work world, we’re challenged; distance rarely allows us all three. And least effective?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Networking at a conference does little good if you never speak with the person after the event. If you meet someone at an Administrative Assistant conference, for example, make sure to follow up with that contact within a week or two after the event. If you discussed a need at the conference, be sure to address it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 17, 2010

If you have to answer the phone, deal with an email or attend to something for your boss, do so, as that is the nature of the admin job -- multi-tasking, but once you have done it, go right back to your to-do list, re-focus and continue what you were doing. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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