Success

MARCH 22, 2024

You polish your résumé and obsess over the wording in your cover letter. You research the company, prepare for the interview and show up looking the part. You send the thank you note and even have a few follow-up interviews, which you think went well. You send a follow-up email to check in. And then, you wait.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

You’ve jazzed up your LinkedIn profile. Maybe you’ve even played with AI enough to know you are still a better cover letter writer. Focus on job duties, skills, qualifications, personal qualities and necessary software. Get and give recommendations so people can see your interpersonal skills in a tangible way.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Executive Assistant Job Requirements Essential Skills and Qualifications Communication skills: The importance of concise and effective communication in writing and speaking for an EA cannot be overstated. Implement skill assessments to objectively measure candidates’ abilities.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The reason why is summed up perfectly by one of my favorite quotes from Joan Burge, founder, and CEO of Office Dynamics, Inc. Cover letter. Your cover letter is often the first touch point you have with a potential employer, so you need to make the right impression. Protect Your Admin Career. It lies within you.”.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 21, 2013

Fine-tune both by improving your writing and verbal skills. Because admin applications usually consist of written forms such as a resume and a cover letter, it''s essential to proofread your writing for clarity, grammatical correctness, and accuracy of content. First impressions can make or break an interview.

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Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

They want to understand where they lack in terms of their job application when they’re getting rejected, how they can polish their interview skills, CV and so on. We loved talking to you and learning about your skills and experiences. However, this doesn't mean you give up. Format accordingly.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 11, 2021

They want to understand where they lack in terms of their job application when they’re getting rejected, how they can polish their interview skills, CV and so on. We loved talking to you and learning about your skills and experiences. As per research, all candidates want is more and more communication. Format accordingly.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 7, 2010

In 2008, Linda Woody was a stay-at-home mom for two daughters, sometimes picking up work as a public-relations consultant. She told me that I needed to act and dress like I had a job, and so the next day I should get up and put on a suit," Woody says. "I You just have to be connected and not give up. They know people.

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Productivity Bits

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Even if you aren’t reprimanded on the spot it will most definitely creep up someday and bite you. Improving yourself and your work will be a great advantage when you are up for review. Update your CV and create a cover letter for the position. Continue Your Education. Snatch every opportunity they present and study hard.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2008

Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? Five More Small Biz Sales Tips Recent Comments Marusya I too agree that a strong team is really vital for any task. Small Business Start-Up Idea – C.V.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 18, 2012

Here are a few tips on putting together a good CV, I have attached an example CV based on my own at the bottom of the blog. Also if you write a covering letter, which I think should always accompany an application, then again your details will be included there. Start as you mean to go on. Don’t repeat yourself.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 18, 2012

Here are a few tips on putting together a good CV, I have attached an example CV based on my own at the bottom of the blog. Also if you write a covering letter, which I think should always accompany an application, then again your details will be included there. Start as you mean to go on. Don’t repeat yourself.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. And youve been following all the best career advice and job search tips youve read, heard, learned, and developed. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work.

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Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

xo, Melissa I very recently made the decision to leave a role without another one lined up. He asked me if I was open to hearing his recommendations on how to tighten the resume up so it would be more effective and attract more response. If you haven't done so yet, follow her on LinkedIn ! You are welcome!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Hello New & Returning Readers, TheLadders.com is currently doing a project where they are looking for people to provide tips to new college grads about to enter the working world. However, here are my 21 tips on entering the workforce, whether for the very first time or not. Others will suggest to meet up for coffee or a meal.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Here’s a look at some tips on how you can build your online presence and find the job that is right for you. Expanded Ramblings reports that simply adding a photo makes your profile 11 times more likely to be viewed , and listing your skills makes your profile 13 times more likely to be viewed. Building Your Brand: Get Social.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Success

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

You need to showcase your relevant work experience, education and technical skills while ensuring your personality and accomplishments are front and center, all while keeping within one to two pages. Below, we look at how to list volunteer work on your resume and offer tips to include your volunteer experiences effectively.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I want to control my own destiny, so I've put on my sea legs, spiffed up the resume I left with you, put together a dynamic resume kit packet and a teaser including my brochure (developed at World Class Assistant Part 2), hoping to get through the door of a company I've been eying. From that point, I used my WCA skills to carry me through.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I want to control my own destiny, so I've put on my sea legs, spiffed up the resume I left with you, put together a dynamic resume kit packet and a teaser including my brochure (developed at World Class Assistant Part 2), hoping to get through the door of a company I've been eying. From that point, I used my WCA skills to carry me through.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 9, 2010

Here are a few of the ideas I like to review with my career coaching clients when they’re ready to give up and go home. When you know you’re ready to leave, it can be hard to put up with those everyday irritations. You end up in a new environment, learning new skills and meeting new people. Just be honest about it.

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Success

JULY 3, 2022

4, and the only reason you filled up another cup was because you were so bored at your desk that your cubicle walls were basically closing in, threatening to suffocate you. So to see if you’re cut out for the job, check out these tips and tidbits: 1. Know how to fail then pick yourself back up again. It’s Monday.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

Google for the UTA list and sign up for all email lists and job boards for the entertainment industry, network with people you know, send your resume and cover letter snail mail to every company you want to work at to the attn of the recruiting department, and establish an online presence so headhunters find you via LinkedIn and job sites.

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On The Job

MARCH 10, 2010

It’s something you should highlight in your resume and cover letter.” What's been great for me is the opportunity to be a bit entrepreneurial, create my own position based on my unique skill set, and take over projects I never would have been given in a regular company. Do you think you could work in a non-profit?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

If you’re afraid you’ll only be picking up dry cleaning all day, you can state what you are looking for by saying, “My background has been as an executive assistant, where 90% of my workload related to the office and 10% was personal business handling x, y, z.” This means when you show up for the interview you are courteous to everyone.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

I currently work as a lawyer and undertake every day many of the types of responsibilities that make up an executive assistant role, such as administration, communication, project management and so on, usually in a very demanding and high pressure context, and before this I worked in various communications/PR roles. Thanks very much!”

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In an age where laptops, high-speed internet connection and each day as a new startup gets ideated, it's honestly not surprising if recruiters come across candidates who're willing to dump traditionalism and pick up the new modern. Here's everything you need to know about skills that should stand out in such resumes.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

1) We love applicants who only follow up once via email. There are weeks where we are waiting to see how the work flow will end up that affects the number of people we hire. If HR really likes you, they will place you in their talent pipeline and strongly encourage you to keep in touch with them should something else open up.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

You 'll learn my most cringe worthy moment, tips, and a little about me as a person. But in reality – the most useful skill that opened a lot of doors for me were my soft skills. I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA? What did you study?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 1, 2012

For example, maybe if I needed car service, but my boss needs his morning coffee, you'll have the drive get the coffee at Starbucks for us first before pick up and charge us for it so my boss doesn't have to go in and wait in line. 1) Focus your resume on your skills/talents vs the job title/chronology. Or maybe you go the extra step.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

The best strategy is to sign up with every single temp agency in town. When I started out, no one really had a website/blog/Twitter/Facebook/MySpace so I just opened up the YellowPages and called every single one. Once you find out their email or fax number, they will ask you to submit your cover letter and resume.

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Men With Pens

MAY 23, 2010

Speaking of links, if you have an ugly website with horrible copy that doesn’t reflect your skills, please don’t tell us. That said, don’t apply for internet jobs when you just came online, have no skills, no experience, but can definitely learn everything as you go along. Because we won’t. Request, that is.

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