Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

They have stellar resumes. Search Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or countless freelancer marketplaces — it’s hard not to find freelancers. Maybe it’s a 10% increase in email sales in Q1 — but is that a year-over-year increase, or a quarter-over-quarter one? The pros of expert freelancers They can start promptly.

Management 299

Management 2020 Agencies Project Management 299

Eat Your Career

AUGUST 14, 2013

Networking. If you’re happily employed and your career is chugging right along, networking often gets put on the backburner. I see a lot of people who only start thinking about networking when they “need” something—like a new job, for example. Networking also gives you access to a wealth of knowledge and experience.

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Networking Google 2013 Retirement 100

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 13, 2022

RESOURCE – Candice mentions The Assistant’s Guide to Crafting the Perfect Resume online course, and you can sign up for the course at resume.assistantsguide.com. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com. LEAVE A REVIEW.

Gifts 81

Gifts Resume 2022 Email 81

All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Your network is also a treasure trove of information regarding upcoming conferences, seminars, and events — and you may even get a significant discount just for being a member of a professional association. Professional associations allow you to network with other members in a way that’s beneficial for your career.

Goals 98

Goals Administrative Professionals Resume Mentoring 98

Go Burrows

AUGUST 1, 2021

You recommend a one-page resume in chapter 17 of your book. Ask a question for a future episode by emailing me at podcast@leaderassistant.com. Join the Leader Assistant Global Community here, or the Facebook Group here for bonus content and to network with other assistants who are committed to becoming leaders!

Administrative Professionals 95

Administrative Professionals Confidence Resume Email 95

Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 11, 2021

But, unfortunately, there are hundreds of emails and InMails already bombarding your clients and candidates. Most recruitment agencies see an average response rate of 15-20% with cold emails. This means, on average, 2 out of 10 people will respond to your email (which is very low). Read more: Understanding cold emails.

Email 60

Email Agencies Social Media Phones 60

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Network solely when you’re looking for a job. Use tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter regularly to keep in touch with professional contacts. Interim assignments provide a source of income as well as a chance to network and build new skills. Use a standard resume template. Try This Instead. About OfficeTeam.

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OfficeTeam Job Hunting Cover Letter Resume 100

Loosely Speaking

JANUARY 28, 2011

Email me if you’d like to join the conversation and make a few new business friends. It’s a virtual water cooler for entrepreneurs, self-employed business support service providers, small business owners, and in particular, Virtual Assistants. The first REAL TALK conference call is 9:00 a.m. Arizona time on Tuesday, February 1.

Resume 100

Resume Networking Facebook Email 100

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. The process is both fun and stressful at the same time but seeing it all come to life on the website, in emails, and on printed materials is the best part.

Interviewing 170

Interviewing Administrative Professionals Social Media Training 170

On The Job

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Or, maybe you were careless enough to leave your resume in the office copier. Employers may be able to glean that you're looking to jump ship by your frenzied activity updating your LinkedIn profile or through a Twitter or Facebook posting that mentions you hate your job and are trying to leave as quickly as possible. Stay mum.

Resume 100

Resume Job Hunting FedEx Networking 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 10, 2017

I had always meant to expound on that post about how the internet, social media, and networking online play a very big role for how I conduct my search and also improve my chances of protecting myself. It’s also a good idea to have different emails for different purposes. Yes, Facebook! Here are some tips to think about.

Social Media 40

Social Media Job Hunting Resume UPS 40

Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 20, 2011

With a focus on finding and living your life’s purpose, this book covers every conceivable job search topic including networking, research, resume and cover letter creation, successful interview techniques and so much more. Share this on Facebook. Email this to a friend? Share this on del.icio.us. Post on Google Buzz.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Cover Letter Negotiating 2012 100

Eat Your Career

JANUARY 22, 2014

By now, most of you probably know that LinkedIn is the gold standard for online professional networking. Regardless of your opinion of social networking in general, LinkedIn is a site you simply can’t afford to overlook. Resume Writing. Anyone in your network can “endorse” any of your listed skills simply by clicking a button.

Skills 100

Skills Networking Resume Email 100

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. Share this on Facebook.

Resume 100

Resume Management Mentoring Filing 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 5, 2012

I've written a lot about how to craft emails that get the attention of key people, but I was taken aback when I learned of a study that says it could be your name that determines whether you get a response or not. Use social networking tools such as Facebook or Twitter to become more connected to hiring managers or key personnel.

2004 100

2004 Mentoring Resume Twitter 100

Eat Your Career

MAY 7, 2012

Spruce up your resume ; get out into the community and network, network, network; start the job search process now so it doesn’t sneak up on you. Share this on Facebook. Email this to a friend? Be a source of positive inspiration and a shoulder to lean on when needed. Subscribe to the comments for this post?

Networking 100

Networking Resume Stress Gifts 100

Eat Your Career

MARCH 8, 2015

Again, I took my own advice and activated my professional network. By early July, I was submitting resumes through online job boards sporadically but still relying on my network to create the kinds of connections I thought I would need to get a real foot in any door. Share this on Facebook. Email this to a friend?

Resume 100

Resume 2014 2013 Training 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

So, it's best to search for temporary, short-term admin work via temping, volunteering, applying for part time work so you have something to put on your resume. Through volunteering, you can network and keep your pulse on the industry of your choosing. Call your old contacts, do informational interviews, network twice removed.

Temping 40

Temping Resume Social Media Job Hunting 40

Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Whether it's LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, make sure you maintain professionalism. If you're using social media effectively, share the right, related and authoritative content providing a valuable and knowledgeable contribution to discussions within your recruitment and client network.

Agencies 63

Agencies Social Media Goals Resume 63

The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Effective Business Writing Skills Who wants to read a three page email? You have to be able to create a PowerPoint presentation, merge a document in Word, or create a report in Excel. Get involved.

IAAP 100

IAAP Filing Administrative Professionals Skills 100

Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Instead of taking the time to carefully analyze what’s working, what’s not and why, they simply paper the city with resumes and take the first offer of a decent paycheck. The people in your support network are dying to share their stories with you. Share this on Facebook. Email this to a friend? Don’t fall into this trap.

Resume 100

Resume Training Goals Google 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 13, 2011

1) Tweet My Jobs - I know most of us may roll our eyes or not believe that people have found jobs through Twitter or Facebook because it seems so far-fetched and unlikely. A friend of mine got her job via a Facebook status update when she ranted "I need a job!" It is a site and free service to tweet out your full resume.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting USPS Attire Resume 40

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. 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. Youve been networking your little tail off. Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What?

Cover Letter 100

Cover Letter Interviewing Resume Filing 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

AKA – Kiyomi’s 21-Step Job Hunt Strategy 1) Contact everyone you know in a personalized, positive, fun email When I first graduated college and whenever I am seeking new opportunities, I will literally email everyone I know. The point of the email is to check in with that person - ask how they are and ASK SPECIFIC QUESTIONS.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Resume Cover Letter Interviewing 40

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? In this practical and game-changing chapter, my friend Al-Husein Madhany walks through proven methods for crafting the perfect resume for executive assistants and administrative professionals.

Administrative Professionals 77

Administrative Professionals Resume Gifts Confidence 77

The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 10, 2009

Forward your resume, create brief descriptions of recent projects you have completed for the company, or a CV. Join Me on My Social Media Networks " target="_blank" class="fb_share_link" onclick="return fbs_click()">Share on Facebook Simple template by Josh Peterson. Template images by luoman. Powered by Blogger.

Filing 100

Filing IAAP Fax Social Media 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

I logged onto my computer last week and put in my network password, then to open my Outlook account I had to put another password in for that. There are just too many passwords to remember, and that doesnt include my bosss passwords that I also need to know because I have to check his emails as well as my own. Works so far!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2010 IAAP Filing 100

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Not only are you improving your skills and adding to your resume, you are making yourself more indispensable and an asset to your company or the next one. Join Me on My Social Media Networks " target="_blank" class="fb_share_link" onclick="return fbs_click()">Share on Facebook Simple template by Josh Peterson.

IAAP 100

IAAP Filing Health Mentoring 100

The Office Professionals Place

JANUARY 5, 2010

If you want to find a new job, first set the goal of updating your resume. Join Me on My Social Media Networks " target="_blank" class="fb_share_link" onclick="return fbs_click()">Share on Facebook Simple template by Josh Peterson. Do you need to review interview techniques? Be consistent. Template images by luoman.

2010 100

2010 Filing Goals IAAP 100

The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

This adds to your performance review, resume, and skills. Again, the benefits will reflect positively on your performance review, resume, and add to your knowledge of skills. Join Me on My Social Media Networks " target="_blank" class="fb_share_link" onclick="return fbs_click()">Share on Facebook Simple template by Josh Peterson.

Stress 100

Stress 2010 Filing Resume 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

This is where an assistant network can come in handy. I often reach out to my network to get answers to problems that come up at the office or just to lend a sympathetic ear. When you leave a job, you dont have to leave your network behind. Having the opportunity to hash it out with another assistant is a great resource.

IAAP 100

IAAP Time Zones Administrative Professionals International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Other times we will be talking and I notice his eyes moving to his BlackBerry and I will see he is no longer paying attention to me, but reading emails instead. Always get the persons permission and never post someone elses photo on a social networking site such as Facebook without asking the person first.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette Phones 100

Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 7, 2020

LinkedIn has actually been around you for longer than Facebook or Twitter and with over 600 million professional users. A social networking site that primarily focuses on professional networking and career development, you can extensively use this platform to find a perfect job or internship. What would you prefer?

Learning 91

Learning Social Media 2002 Credit Card 91

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

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. You'll find that every major movie studio, tv network, or entertainment company usually has their own in-house temping agency. Lucky for you, there's Google! You get the picture.

Temping 40

Temping Agencies Cover Letter Resume 40

Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 7, 2020

LinkedIn has actually been around you for longer than Facebook or Twitter and with over 600 million professional users. A social networking site that primarily focuses on professional networking and career development, you can extensively use this platform to find a perfect job or internship. What would you prefer?

Learning 52

Learning Social Media 2002 Credit Card 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.

AT&T 124

AT&T Interviewing Gifts Confidence 124

Brilliantly Better

APRIL 19, 2010

Although it’s been more than 7 months since I’ve published it, I still get a few re-tweets per week and a decent number of monthly thank you emails. Two of the most used applications on my iPhone (apart from all the social media apps for Twitter and Facebook ) are iBlueSky and Voice Recorder. For a single blog post, that’s a lot.

2010 40

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