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.

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Success

MAY 11, 2022

Customers really like their questions to be answered quickly, without having to get on the phone to call the florist or open a new browser tab to send an email. Business: Resume Genius and Resume Companion , online résumé builders. The lesson is to never try to educate your customers in an effort to change their minds.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A subscription allows you to explore jobs in over 50 career categories, with fields ranging from accounting and bookkeeping to education, finance, and graphic design. Services include career coaching, in-house experts who review your resume, one-on-one career coaching sessions, and flexible job search guidance.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Traditionally, executive assistants were seen as secretarial staff, making copies and answering phone calls. Desired Experience and Educational Background While not paramount, candidates with a background in business administration, communication, or a related field are often well-prepared for the nature of the executive assistant role.

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Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

Examine the ripple effect that technology has on society, encompassing education and essential skills acquisition. She submitted her resume. And this really starts in the educational system. Understand the far-reaching effects of technology and AI on the workforce and the ethical considerations involved. She’s in Kenya.

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On The Job

MAY 25, 2015

Finding a veteran in your company and asking him/her to help educate others about the skills veterans can bring to any organization. Reaching out to a veteran's organization and offering to help write resumes, make contacts, etc. Volunteering to help train a veteran in the latest skills needed at your company.

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Success

AUGUST 19, 2022

I didn’t have a ton of time to go exploring, so I settled for quick-hit tasks like making phone calls that were long overdue. I set it down next to a shady tree and attempted to resume my failed piano education from a decade and a half earlier. That wasn’t much better. Soon though, I came to dread these breaks.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

in person, online, by phone) • Did you read any career building or skills boosting books? • Did you update your resume, professional portfolio, and other vital career documents? • Ask yourself these questions to help jog your memory about other achievements from the past year: • Did you attend any professional development training? (in

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Once a week reach out to someone in your network, either through LinkedIn, a phone call or email. Do you have a resume ready? Look at the person's skills, education, background and connections. So, repeat after me: "I will never let myself be complacent about my career. I won't ever be a victim again." How do you do that?

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 21, 2011

Keep your resume up-to-date. Even if you aren’t actively job searching, your resume should always be ready to go so you don’t get stuck making last minute updates. Your resume is one of the most important documents you have to offer so you don’t want to rush it or ignore it for years on end. Get started NOW. Get a mentor.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I saw it during the welcome reception, all day during the trainings, and as we finished, the admins were sharing emails, phone numbers, and business/personal cards to keep in touch. Melia: I am on the phone and helping people and groups all year by answering questions, helping with registration, assisting with hotel information, etc.

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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. Daily huddles are to be done in person or via the phone (not text or email).

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Executive Assistants are often college educated, and many have already have backgrounds in administrative support or other positions in the business world. Head to our contact page and submit your resume today! A strong C-level Executive Assistant is a valuable asset to any firm. Is the Role of C-level Executive Assistant Right for Me?

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 16, 2023

And as much as we may resist it, without it we’d still be using rotary phones and manual typewriters. I’ve been able to add to my skillset, expand my professional network, and take on new roles and responsibilities that improved my resume. Change is inevitable. Change tends to get a bad rap, yet it can be a very positive thing.

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On The Job

JUNE 20, 2008

Some employers will pay the cost of monthly Internet service if you put in work time from home, or pay your cell phone bill if you spend time using it for business. Some companies still offer the benefit, and any education is worth the time. The point it to be creative in presenting win-win options to your boss.

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BMT Office Administration

JULY 3, 2023

These types of files include: Cover letters Resumes Employment applications References Interview notes Remember not to include any pre-hire documents that must be kept confidential, such as an employee’s I-9 form. Also, you’re legally obligated to retain these records for at least one year by the EEOC.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 31, 2013

Consequently, decision-makers are forced to weed through hundreds of candidates without exposing themselves to compliance risks or succumbing to “false positives,” or people who seem like the real deal, but turn out be as over-exaggerated as their resume. The benefits are simple: No more subjective, time-consuming resume scanning.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

We both had similar skills, education, etc. My phone number is (XXX) XXX-XXXX. Basic membership is free and you can post your resume online for many prospective employers to see. The hiring manager told me that he was debating between hiring me and another person. Thank you again for your time and consideration.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview!

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS).

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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.

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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. Job satisfaction is important. They are interested, now what? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Lets grow together! Wednesday, November 25, 2009 What Are You Thankful For? I am thankful that I have my “workplace mental health&#.

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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

MAY 10, 2009

She saw the importance of this training to help her daughter know the workings of an office from the bottom up and the office benefitted from her educational training. The administrative position can be a springboard for a management position if you want to go in that direction and have the right educational background.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 11, 2021

If you're sending out emails to candidates, find out their past work experiences, skills, career goals, education details, achievements and more. To speed up the process, please provide me with a phone number or schedule a call here [insert Calendly link] whenever you're free this week. So how about it?

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On The Job

JULY 13, 2007

I had sent out well over a hundred resumes and had only a few interviews. Your bulletin board has some interesting posts, including one from a 12-year-old girl who says she really wants a job “so I can pay my cell phone bill so my parents won’t ground me every time the bill comes.” It was more like "DAMN!!!! What have I missed?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. Whoever had the idea to put the templates on their site should pat themselves on the back.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

There are many teachers in my extended family and it seemed like something I could do well, but our family did not have any money to further my education and I became a secretary instead. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. I chose details and was given the street address and phone number and I still had the option of having my call put through to the store number. You can use google to get similar information.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Check: Are phone calls planned? For each one, write down what you hope to accomplish with the phone call to help you stay focused. It automatically updates when I use an office product, and I can manually enter stop/start times for phone calls, meetings, face to faces, etc. Doing too many things can actually waste time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. Knowing assistants and having a working relationship with them is very important and can make the difference when you need to set up a meeting or if your boss needs to have a quick phone call with their boss. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

I have always been a believer in sharing ideas and have received my best education from other assistants. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. Here are some ways I have found can help: The web is a wonderful tool for sharing. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

CountryCode.org is a comprehensive guide to make phone calls from anywhere to any country in the world. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

They said it works with most phone services. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. I have never used this escape route, but was reminded about it at a webinar I participated in recently and will keep these instructions close at hand.

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