Allwork

MAY 15, 2023

Develop a strong online presence: Showcase your skills and experience through a professional website, blog, or portfolio. Upskill: Continuously improve your skills and knowledge by taking online courses, attending workshops, or earning certifications. It may also lead to a full-time job offer.

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2023 Job Hunting Cover Letter 2021 264

All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

If you’re not happy with your options, it may be helpful to talk to a trusted advisor or mentor, or engage with a career coach to help you prepare for your next step. If the answer is yes, keep adding value and learning new skills to stay relevant in your career. If the answer is no, start preparing for a job hunt.

Job Hunting 52

Job Hunting Telecommuting Mentoring Administrative Professionals 52

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

You may think this would be a biased conversation about our curriculum-based designation courses but it was far from that! It’s not so much about receiving a ‘certification’ as it is about what will be covered in a class or online course. Skillsoft has been around for years and they have a plethora of courses and workshops.

IAAP 100

IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

With their technology skills and great social networking abilities, GenY ( born roughly between 1980-2003) previously have found employers willing to meet their expectations. Like the rest of job hunters, Generation Y has found jobs can be tough to come by, even with their skills. But are they going to be different?

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2009 Self Esteem AT&T Skills 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

You know deep down what he is asking of you is par for the course and totally reasonable, but your reaction isn’t congruent to the situation. It may take some time to gain self awareness, self reflection, and self management skills, but over the years I’ve come to know a few things about myself that most likely will not waiver.

Temping 40

Temping Stress Job Hunting ASAP 40

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills. Becoming too comfortable in your career and with your skills can set you up for problems if you suddenly find yourself out of work. Find a mentor. Be a mentor - or help someone else with their career. I love #10.

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Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral. But in reality – the most useful skill that opened a lot of doors for me were my soft skills. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA? They are looking for a job history with the exact same job they are looking to fill.

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Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40