LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 12, 2024

Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

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Networking Mentoring Twitter Confidence 52

Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Communicate with your manager to ensure you both understand the expectations of your position and confidently discuss the future vision for you and your position. Create email templates for responses to most frequently asked questions to save time. Be prepared to ask questions & request justification if negative feedback is given.

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Goals Stress Filing Email 202

Office Dynamics

MAY 3, 2018

You can actively participate in team meetings, professional development training, reading and discussion of a book the group picks, or encourage more face to face interaction rather than numerous emails. Confidently acknowledge your experience as a valuable asset. The company, career field and position you choose needs your uniqueness.

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Administrative Professionals Stress Environment Retirement 189

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 19, 2012

There was a point in my career when I spent $1000 on a job interview. I had been headhunted by a major company through a word of mouth referral and their interview process required taking a few different skills tests. 1) Decline to take the test and back out of the interview process. It was definitely worth it and here’s why.

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Recruit CRM

APRIL 22, 2021

As per reports, real estate agents are 17% more confident with their jobs than professionals in other careers. Read More: 4 Ready-To-Send Email Templates For Recruiting Top Real Estate Agents 5 Things To Keep In Mind Before Hiring Real Estate Agents Make sure you strategically plan the commission splits and tiers.

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Salary 2019 Agencies Interviewing 52

Page Personnel

AUGUST 7, 2017

Ensure you have an up-to-date resume and you can confidently articulate what you are looking for in your next career move. It’s also helpful if you can be flexible with meetings, and have the ability to attend interviews or coffee catch ups at reasonably short notice. Keyword Join over 60,000 readers!

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Resume 2017 Salary Skills 52

Eat Your Career

MARCH 8, 2015

I would definitely do things differently if so—and it won’t be tomorrow—but for now, I’m confident in my decision to make this change. My very first official interview resulted in a job offer, which I declined (with great anxiety!). Surprise, surprise—the ideal position came from an early morning resume submission through Indeed.com.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 8, 2015

I would definitely do things differently if so—and it won’t be tomorrow—but for now, I’m confident in my decision to make this change. My very first official interview resulted in a job offer, which I declined (with great anxiety!). Surprise, surprise—the ideal position came from an early morning resume submission through Indeed.com.

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Resume 2014 2013 Training 100

On The Job

OCTOBER 27, 2011

So you may begin to consider trying something more quirky to get an employer's attention, such as sending a giant chocolate chip cookie along with your resume. Sometimes national media even interview them. Being outspoken in your opinions can help you be perceived as confident — or arrogant.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. Podcast Intro 0:18 The Leader Assistant Podcast exists to encourage and challenge assistants to become confident game changing leader assistants Jeremy Burrows 0:34 are you tasked with ordering food for your office? I love where I’m at.

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Management AT&T 2018 Training 98

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. If you get an opportunity for an interview you may as well go and try it.

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Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

The Marq

APRIL 27, 2012

Not ten minutes later, an auto-email response tells me that Erik is no longer with that company. Sure I am, but I tell him to wait for a new resume, as I’d found a couple small problems with the one he had. As of this writing, he hasn’t gotten back with me, even after I shot him a follow up email! Scot Tedisco. Are you busy?

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Resume Phones Email Budget 40

Recruit CRM

MAY 13, 2021

Therefore, the importance of recruiting email templates now increases, and recruiters must note down specific email templates essential for their day-to-day tasks. The best email templates are always within reach. Candidate Email Templates 1. Please feel free to reach out to me via email or at [e.g. Signature] 2.

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Email Interviewing Agencies Skills 52

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I just did not have confidence that this person was going to be able to assist me. Make the interview count and ask the right questions. Ask yourself what things really matter to you and ask questions to bring those things up in the interview. Hire smart!

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Management Time Zones IAAP International 100

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Your resume is an 8.5-by-11 How are you supposed to stand out in a crowded marketplace in which everyone’s resumes look so similar? This episode features an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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Administrative Professionals Resume Gifts Confidence 77

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Be confident. To be able to network, you must have confidence. You need confidence in yourself, confidence in your abilities, and confidence in your networking skills. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Networking is not for the timid or for the faint of heart. Be a good listener.

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Networking Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

I read something that made me pause, but because I was in a big hurry and felt confident that the other person was covering that base, I let it go. I am not sure if it would have changed the outcome, but at least I would feel confident that I flagged it for my boss. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Allwork

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If you don’t communicate about your financial situation, then some of your more pessimistic employees might start feeling anxious and polishing their resumes. . Imagine you’re interviewing a candidate for a new job, and you have a sense that something’s up. Overcommunicate rather than sending out one email and that’s it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. I have always been a believer in sharing ideas and have received my best education from other assistants.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. But when I turned 40 I told myself that I would regret not doing it if I didnt try and what was the worst thing that could happen anyway? I started telling myself more positive messages and it empowered me to try.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

I interviewed my friend who is a minute taker. From writing that article I had confidence to take a job that required me taking minutes and it has turned out fine. From writing that article I had confidence to take a job that required me taking minutes and it has turned out fine. How did I do it?

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 8, 2009

The same applies if you have a job interview or a new challenge at work. Buying a new outfit or wearing a freshly dry-cleaned suit will go a long way to increasing your confidence level. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password?

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

I always feel more confident when a new hire asks me a question and gets all the information before proceeding. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Your new employer is not expecting you to know everything right away and it is in everyones best interest that you proceed cautiously at first until you know the ropes.

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

This is something you really need to experiment with and you will gain more confidence to order less and know there will be enough food. There is value in getting to know people, even if it is just over email or the phone. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

I am good at some things, but not as confident in other things. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. You have to be respectful of your neighbours. If you have ever worked in a cube you will know what I mean. I have always liked to share and learn from my co-workers. For instance, I am horrible at collating.

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

It also eases your bosss mind when they see you write it down, it gives them confidence it will be taken care of. i.e. My boss will send an email with a cc to me and on the last line or buried in the message he will write something like “I have copied Patricia to set up a teleconference at a mutually convenient time.&#

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Time Zones IAAP International 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Be selective and go for the job that is the right fit and that you have confidence you can do. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Having the right people in the right job is a good combination and makes for a productive team. The same can be said for employees. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

I feel confident as I check off each item that things will be done on time. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. It is simply using an on-line calendar with space on each day to enter what needs to be done. I fill it out from start to finish and each day check what needs to be done and where I am at. No surprises!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

They will have confidence that you have a plan and that things wont slip through the cracks and will be able to relax and let you do your job. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. I find communicating with your boss about how you are following up and what system you are using will help in how you work together as a team.

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Recruit CRM

MAY 26, 2021

With cutting-edge technology, they're helping recruiters globally with all their staffing and recruiting needs— from sourcing candidates on LinkedIn to sending bulk emails, interview scheduling, adding notes, mobile recruiting app, chrome extension, collecting updated CVs, hotlisting candidates, managing client feedback and so much more.

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Recruit CRM

MAY 26, 2021

With cutting-edge technology, they're helping recruiters globally with all their staffing and recruiting needs— from sourcing candidates on LinkedIn to sending bulk emails, interview scheduling, adding notes, mobile recruiting app, chrome extension, collecting updated CVs, hotlisting candidates, managing client feedback and so much more.

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2021 Agencies PDF Resume 52

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 17, 2022

.” And then I, I applied to be a PA, which was a productions… production assistant, and I was, you know, gonna… I was hoping to get that job and then, uh, they saw my resume and pulled it out of the pile of PA applicants so that I could apply to… so I can interview to be Conan’s assistant.

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AT&T Interviewing Gifts Confidence 124

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I was interviewed earlier this month and so I pasted it below. When people would ask me in interviews, my first answer was, “No nepotism here!” I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. Any recruiter who sees your resume will silently wonder the following questions.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

I did very well on my interviews and it's down to me and one other EA who already has a full time job. I will answer your questions by addressing your entire email and I will answer from two perspectives - 1) I used to and still sometimes work in a recruiting capacity and 2) as a job applicant and EA.

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Recruit CRM

JULY 14, 2020

Every day recruiters are flooded with hundreds of resumes for various jobs advertised. It is virtually impossible for recruiters to scan each resume manually and shortlist them. An average of 75-88 % of resumes received is not qualified for the job. ( You can find a good guide for resume screening here. )

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Resume Agencies Social Media Interviewing 119

Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Ever wondered why recruiters do not even see 70% of the resumes ? If you think the resume is going to be carefully analysed by a recruiter in the first go, then you're wrong. If you think the resume is going to be carefully analysed by a recruiter in the first go, then you're wrong. The resume gets first processed by an ATS.

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Resume Agencies Social Media Interviewing 69

Recruit CRM

AUGUST 10, 2020

Most candidates have one format of resume that they have created painstakingly, and they end up sending it with every job application. So, if a candidate is applying for a ‘customer service’ job, she needs to highlight in the resume , similar jobs held before or even the ‘service’ or ‘support’ aspect of other jobs held earlier.

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