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MARCH 20, 2023

Close the talent gap with a multi-prong strategy. Managing today’s talent pool is complicated, and today’s headlines do not always tell the full story, according to Human Capital Management (HCM) Consultant Pamela Stroko. For example, focus groups can be used to understand the context behind utilization data or survey scores.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

When interviewing for a job these days, you need to be ready to tweak your responses so that you help an employer see how you'll not only be dependable and valuable once we all return to normalcy -- but also if you need to work remotely. Can you give an example of how you have been self-directed and delivered your work on time?

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Success

JUNE 20, 2023

Time management is something most of us struggle with. The good news is, you can learn time management strategies. And you’ll gain the most benefits as long as you understand why you’re doing something and then practice the good time management techniques until they become a habit. Begin with the end in mind.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

I knew with my experience and overqualifications the interview committee would want to know why I would be willing to take a pay cut and less work responsibilities. Be familiar with names of those interviewing you and department heads you’d work with. Ask questions during the interview.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

where he managed a tiny family toothbrush company called Dr. Fresh Inc. For example, oil pulling is one product I had been fanatic about during my yoga days. To look at mouthwash, for example, which has been around for some time, and say, “We can do this differently”? But thanks to Puneet Nanda, aka GuruNanda, you can.

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

You only have so much space on a resume, so you want to use it to show that you’re a team player who can work independently and has good time management skills while highlighting your technical skills. Prepare for your interview by thinking about your skills and practicing the most common interview questions with a friend or family member.

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On The Job

JANUARY 17, 2022

For those who may lack the specific skills or experience required in a position, these are some of the abilities that will get the interest of hiring managers: 1. An ability to self-manage. If you've found a strategy to stay engaged and excited about work, share that with a hiring manager. You consider other viewpoints.

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Whether you are a hiring manager determined to build a winning team or a job-seeker searching for the perfect career, you need to know the difference between hard skills and soft skills. But to advance over time and lead the IT department, you will want to develop the soft skills required for project management and team leadership.

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On The Job

AUGUST 10, 2020

It's always a good idea to know what's on the minds of hiring managers. 84% of recruiters leaned more heavily on phone interviews as a result of the pandemic, while 85% of them leaned more heavily on video interviews. Here's some research from Lever based on 700 talent and HR decision-makers in the U.S.

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On The Job

MAY 20, 2019

This has always been the question I ask last in an interview, and it usually produces some great results. The reason I ask it is because I wouldn't be doing my job as a journalist if I didn't do everything I can to conduct a thorough interview. Don't be too long winded -- you don't want to repeat the entire interview.

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Allwork

MAY 6, 2024

This knowledge will not only enhance your applications but also prepare you for potential interviews. Tailoring them to each specific job is a time-consuming task, yet it is a critical step in capturing the attention of hiring managers and making a standout first impression. Getting your resume and cover letter up to date is paramount.

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Executive Leadership Support Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Black History Month Interview Series. For example, Jamika is a self-proclaimed email hoarder, and at the time of this interview, she had 25,492 emails in her inbox! Meet Jamika Watson , Senior Executive Assistant to the COO & Founder, mPower at Mortgage Bankers Association. What came to mind immediately was resiliency.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Special thank you to Debbi Shaffer, Audacious Admin, for taking the time to conduct this interview during our Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. Both of you are excellent examples of Revolutionary Assistants!

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APRIL 4, 2023

It can be helpful for hiring managers just getting familiar with best practices in hiring a diverse staff to partner with a resource. Taking time to learn about and consider these alternative interview methods can lead to more inclusive results. Here’s how they can start doing that today. Colin Willis, Ph.D.,

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On The Job

JANUARY 17, 2018

I've heard many horror stories over the years about job interviews gone wrong. Interviews can be emotional -- you're often excited and nervous -- and that can lead to things slipping out of your mouth that you later will regret. That's why it's so important to understand that you need to set boundaries for yourself before an interview.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 6, 2023

I’ve been on many interviews over my career and have encountered many different interview styles - the behavioral interview, the panel format with a few people interviewing me at once, the “mean” interviewer, and so forth. One interview “style” that caught me off guard was the NON interview style.

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JULY 18, 2023

The importance of emotional intelligence at work Emotional intelligence, also known as EQ or emotional quotient, is just what it sounds like: the ability to understand and manage your emotions, and the emotions of people around you. They were teams where members had a high emotional intelligence. Who do you want to work for?

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Allwork

APRIL 14, 2024

Dell’s recent announcement of its controversial return-to-office policy is a perfect example of a strict blanket policy that could backfire. We invite you to listen to the complete interview. However, these blanket policies are detrimental to organizational trust, employee engagement, and culture.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 26, 2024

How important is cultural fit to an organization’s success and how do hiring managers determine if a candidate is a good cultural fit? Examples of values might be: Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, Teamwork, Honesty, Diversity, and Respect. At the highest level, it refers to a company’s values and how these values are expressed.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Gartner, a management consulting company known for its research into workforce trends, estimates that by 2028 50% of employees will have a “robo-assistant.” Analysts at Gartner, a management consulting company known for its research into workforce trends, share this positive outlook. How might we use AI at work?

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Workplace Insight

MAY 30, 2024

For example, neurodiverse employees can be more attuned to pattern recognition, attention to detail, and analytical thinking. For example, ensuring adverts are written using clear and concise language to avoid confusion. The interview process traditionally relies on social cues like eye contact and body language.

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On The Job

JULY 25, 2018

One trend I've noticed with more and more hiring managers is that they have an ongoing list of potential candidates for a variety of jobs. Some of that is because of "ghosting," which is a trend where candidates don't show up for job interviews -- or even new jobs. I didn't even get a call/interview/second interview."

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Allwork

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Human resources departments exist in all industries to manage the needs of modern workforces for diverse corporations. With businesses in a precarious economic position, human resources have obtained far more responsibilities — including a substantial increase in both hiring and firing interviews, most of which are now occurring on Zoom. .

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MARCH 31, 2024

Lisa Widmark, a sports psychology performance coach, recalls one experience with an athlete who would get nervous about being interviewed after a game. They discovered that the anxiety he had about interviews was also impacting his performance. That helps keep things you can control—controlled, the things you can manage—managed.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As you write your resume and cover letter, ask yourself if bringing up your volunteer work would help you provide solid examples during an interview. Be prepared to back up any skills you list in an interview with relevant examples and actual data.

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JUNE 8, 2023

Dressing for work in the days of old While many recent graduates and job changers may not have had to don a suit to secure an interview , think back to the pre-pandemic days of interviewing for your very first internship or job. For example, women there didn’t wear nude-colored tights, only black ones.

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APRIL 3, 2023

Identifying resume embellishment is simple when employers effectively interview applicants and follow through on background checks. On average, 72% of a job applicant’s resume is accurate while the remaining 28% is embellished.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

I’ve written four blog posts on interview questions specific to PAs, EAs and Administrative Assistants and they are all extremely popular so I thought I’d add another ten questions that I have been asked at various interviews over the years and my answers. I would like to manage a team at some point and lead projects.

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

To retain your people in today’s turbulent time, focus on developing your lower and mid-level managers. . For example, responding to its sharply-falling share price, Meta is laying off 11,000 workers, 13% of its labor force. Imagine you’re interviewing a candidate for a new job, and you have a sense that something’s up.

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C-Suite Assistants

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Whether you’re responsible for hiring new employees at your workplace, or you’re an individual looking to hire a personal assistant, there are important things to know about interviewing candidates. There are a number of prohibited interview questions —such as asking about a person’s nationality, U.S. Where is your accent from?

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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. Can you give me an example of a positive change that you have made in an organisation?

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Employees, clients and managers can feel this type of overwhelm in their own workplaces too. Dell has a neurodivergent job application system, and Microsoft has a Neurodiversity Hiring Program , for example. For example, nobody works well in noisy environments.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

No matter what job you have, you should look to transform it, says Adam Bryant, senior managing director of The ExCo Group executive coaching firm in New York City, founder of the Corner Office interview series in The New York Times and author of several books on executive leadership. Don’t just fulfill expectations,” he adds.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

For example, I was writing a policy and procedure manager for a business client, and I asked what his corrective action policy was. He asked an AI, and it suggested that management conduct a “root cause analysis to determine the underlying factors that contributed to the problem. And sometimes the results are a little bit off.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 5, 2023

Here, I outline six skills that will be required of management teams to effectively lead their workforces in the future. For example, employees are often only interviewed when they leave the company, when it is already too late.

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

Many big companies with lots of departments managed to rebound after the initial shock of the pandemic. You can make your search more manageable by breaking down your to-do list into smaller tasks. For example, a degree in accounting (aka your “financial acumen”) makes you a valuable asset to any company’s finance department.

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JULY 28, 2023

The adage “what gets measured, gets managed” emphasizes the need for thoughtfully chosen metrics that are directly linked to the organization’s success. Additionally, comprehensive employee and middle management surveys, as well as focus group interviews, should be conducted to assess subjective and qualitative measures.

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