On The Job

MAY 17, 2021

I've interviewed Milkman before, and as a professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, she often delves into the "why" of human behavior. The lesson here is that instead of focusing on answering your email at a certain time of day, be more flexible.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

In my last blog I wrote about interview questions regarding career development and a few example answers. These questions can be a little scary but I actually think they are easier to answer than standard interview questions. It is also worth remembering the interviewer will ask you about competencies that are important in this role.

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Success

JULY 21, 2023

After giving birth, Frost passed on some of her responsibilities to her assistant, which included helping with emails, invoicing and research projects. Althoff participated in an affiliate program for a peer’s online course, and made sure to schedule all the emails she needed to send and social media posts she had to put up well in advance.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 28, 2024

Her professional journey took a significant turn when she formed a deep connection with an executive, leading her to focus exclusively on this singular role. 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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Allwork

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In pursuit of this newfound liberation from the conventional office, prospective digital nomads and remote workers are navigating a maze of job boards and virtual interviews, armed with a cache of in-demand skills like software savviness, digital communication finesse, and bulletproof self-discipline. Some signs to watch out for includ 1.Requirement

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2013

Following on from Monday’s blog here are another five interview question and answers specifically for assistants. In no why shape or form speak badly about one of your colleagues and how you couldn’t stand them (even if it is true!) Click here for Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Administrators Part 1.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

In an effort to sound gracefully diplomatic during a grad school interview, I found myself referencing that particular experience in terms of “teachable moments,” a buzzy phrase I’d never used before in my life that suddenly made a lot of sense. I recognize that there will be individuals I prefer to work and engage with. Shifting the Blame.

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Success

OCTOBER 9, 2023

He visited Okinawa, Japan; Ikaria, Greece; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California, interviewing people in the Blue Zones about their lives. We text, email and message instead of talking on the phone. And it’s difficult for any of us to hide from these changes, even those in the Blue Zones.”

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 10, 2023

We recently interviewed 300 people across Europe to understand how they used digital devices in day-to-day life. Technology is contributing to a denser form of life. Take email and online meetings. And email creates exponential growth in communications , which means more work to read and respond to it all.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 25, 2020

It might have cropped up on your job specs and been discussed during your most recent job interview. Most of us that have been working in the PA industry for a while now will have heard of the phrase ‘the tech-savvy assistant’. It is so important for Assistants to have a good grasp of [.].

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Create email templates for responses to most frequently asked questions to save time. Discuss the importance of a calendar time block for your manager to focus on emails, presentations, budget, etc. Create a project checklist and ask all team members to use the form when asking for project assistance.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 4, 2019

Having one binder or online file of past performance evaluations, thank you notes and emails from coworkers, clients, etc., a copy of your resume, examples of projects completed such as forms, spreadsheets, graphs, etc. I personally learned a lot from that breakout session. is very beneficial.

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On The Job

MAY 19, 2017

While etiquette rules say you can wait about three months to send a thank-you note for a wedding gift, it needs to be much sooner than that after a job interview. Send an email within the first day of an interview or meeting with a client, then send a handwritten note by the next day. Don't swear or use emojis in your email.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

It offers you the usual eclectic mix of content, covering everything from technology to urban design, management issues, property, office design, the environment, wellbeing and transport as well as all the usual interviews, news, events and commentary. If you’d like a print copy please email us at enquiries@workplaceinsight.net.

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C-Suite Assistants

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In addition to traditional forms of administrative support, such as email and calendar management, they require a special combination of skills, qualities, and characteristics that are essential for success in the role. Startup EAs must be able to grow with the organization and “scale up.” .

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Go Burrows

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Throughout her career, she has also formed and managed administrative teams. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. Do you have questions you’d like me to answer, guests you think I should interview, or suggested topics you’d like me to address on the show? LEAVE A REVIEW.

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Recruit CRM

AUGUST 26, 2021

It covers the different stages of a recruitment process— sourcing, screening, candidate assessment, interviewing, onboarding, etc. Plan an email marketing campaign that will allow you to reach out to your prospects every year. Recruiters can create content in the form of advertisements, videos and emails to reach out to them.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Portfolios are useful in interviews, at review time, and whenever you want to make a case for a promotion or raise. Next, you need to setup your account with your username, email address, and password. Make sure to add it to your email signature and reference lists, too. Choose something that reflects your professionalism.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In a recent Time Magazine interview , OpenAI Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati admitted she had been taken aback by the surge of interest in the app and conceded the firm weren’t even sure whether they should release it, because it is in the habit of making up convincing sounding facts and they haven’t yet worked out its ethical consequences.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 1, 2014

To enter fill in the form with your details: [contact-form]. The prize winner will also be asked to take part in an interview about the meet and greet service (to be published in Practically Perfect PA in February 2015). Can you imagine the amount of brownie points you will get for that nice gesture?! Terms and Conditions Apply.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 11, 2011

In my career, it's not often that one is tested during a screening process or for a job interview. However, I have noticed a lot of private companies or companies that value exceptional talent and have a great interview process do test their applicants. It may become a stronger trend to narrow down qualified applicants.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

I receive a lot of emails from admins who’ve lost their jobs unexpectedly. Third Paragraph – Action : Suggest the course of action you’d like the reader to take, such as schedule a phone call or interview. Forms and Checklists. You should also create an email address specifically for use in your digital portfolio.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 13, 2022

These recruitment marketing strategies encompass the use of different forms of social media, blogging, search engine optimisation (SEO), email marketing , and more, all of which integrate with recruiters' skills. One of these methods is Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

This is the fourth and final part of my interview with Rob Siefker, the Director of the Customer Loyatly Team at Zappos. You can read part one of the interview here , part two here , and part three here. I interviewed Tony a couple years ago and we were very high level, and I had requests for the nitty-gritty. Not right now.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 5, 2010

If you have an innovative idea, please email it to us to be added to the album. Here are some cool things that other admins have done with theirs: • Set up a virtual career portfolio in Google Docs to use when applying for jobs outside of their state (in PowerPoint form). Personality assessments.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 5, 2010

If you have an innovative idea, please email it to us to be added to the album. Here are some cool things that other admins have done with theirs: • Set up a virtual career portfolio in Google Docs to use when applying for jobs outside of their state (in PowerPoint form). Personality assessments.

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Service Untitled

JANUARY 27, 2012

This is the second of a four part interview with Rob Siefker, the Director of the Customer Loyatly Team at Zappos. In this part of the interview, Rob discusses how Zappos motivates members of their customer loyalty team, what programs they have in place to recognize good service, and what service metrics the company tracks and how.

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Recruit CRM

APRIL 22, 2021

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. 65% of candidates say how a bad interview experience makes them lose interest in their job.

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Recruit CRM

MAY 13, 2021

Unfortunately, G2, in a survey, has stated that about 52% of candidates don’t receive any form of communication from recruiters about two to three months after applying. Therefore, the importance of recruiting email templates now increases, and recruiters must note down specific email templates essential for their day-to-day tasks.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Having VAs I can simply fax order forms to.   Here is an example of why: I was just checking my emails before going to bed (I'm on vacation in Georgia, just south of Russia, 12 hours ahead of pacific time) when I saw an interview request from foxbusiness.com journalist. .  Another life saver? Be prepared. 

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Make or Break Moments

JULY 19, 2010

So throwing out the high and the low, I started to look for people to interview. I sent emailed interview questions. Within an hour of his receiving the audio file – he sent me an email with the first four minutes transcribed and saved in FOUR DIFFERENT FORMATS. Hourly rates ranged from $2 and change to over $46.

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Clutter Coach

MARCH 31, 2016

Christine Arylo, coach and author of the new book, Choosing ME Before WE , graciously took some time from her book promotion schedule (you can hear her speak on June 2nd at 7pm in Oakland at Great Good Place for Books) to do an interview for my blog. whether it’s my email box or my desk, what causes clutter more than. I notice that.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

It was conducted by an independent research firm and is based on telephone interviews with more than 1,000 senior managers at companies with 20 or more employees. Show your appreciation to the host and others who worked on the event by thanking them in person or sending an email afterward. Their responses*: Disagree. About OfficeTeam.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 8, 2007

I have already spoken about using Tasks in Outlook, but on a recent job interview I was specifically asked if I knew how to use a bring-forward system so I thought I would write about it here. Using Tasks in Outlook is great if what you are bringing forward is in electronic form.

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Clutter Coach

MARCH 16, 2015

Christine Arylo, coach and author of the new book, Choosing ME Before WE , graciously took some time from her book promotion schedule (you can hear her speak on June 2nd at 7pm in Oakland at Great Good Place for Books) to do an interview for my blog. whether it’s my email box or my desk, what causes clutter more than. I notice that.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 30, 2010

There are people that make getting ready to get things done an art form. ask.metafilter.com) The Best Productivity System There Is (celestinechua.com) Related Posts: A Personal Time-Management Self-Assessment Interviews With Productivity Experts at Productivity501 links for 2006-08-19 Productivity Did you enjoy this post?

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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.

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