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. The reason why I believe in doing this is because I once got found by Facebook through one of those sites. Yes, Facebook!

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Plus, professional associations look amazing on your resume! Take another look at your resume. Finally, update your social media pages to accurately reflect your brand. Refresh your administrative brand. Whether you know it or not, you have an administrative brand. And now is the perfect time to refresh that brand!

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

There are so many new learning opportunities and amazing speakers to look forward to! There are a few different ways the Conference attendees can share their experiences but the best way is through the use of social media. Another fun thing to do is using the “Live” feature on Instagram and Facebook.

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Job Advice Blog

MARCH 21, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection While in Transition, Are You Keeping Pace with Technology? The second area is the technology that evolved in the past decade in the area of social media.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2016

They are being asked to become involved in and even take charge of areas such as social media and corporate responsibility. For example, if one of your tasks is to collect online resumes, you could go the extra mile by calling out the applications you think are especially noteworthy. Lastly, take the initiative.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Use tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter regularly to keep in touch with professional contacts. Scour local print and online publications and follow company social media feeds to find out which businesses are growing and may be hiring. Use a standard resume template. Wait until a position is advertised to apply.

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Recruit CRM

MARCH 26, 2021

In addition to this, you have to look through thousands of applications and resumes to shortlist potential candidates that feel are right for your organization. They have explored it, learned from it, and mastered it too. Students also come from the academic space, and as such have developed a habit of learning.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

I also learned some disturbing information during my research : Most people only check out what's online about them several times a year. Learn how to manage your privacy settings within each social network you use. 1) We changed everything (resume, cover letters, online profiles, etc.) and MSN right away. to "Joshua P.

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On The Job

AUGUST 10, 2009

If you dont think so, read this column I wrote for Gannett, and you may just change your mind: Maybe you put countless hours into carefully crafting a resume and cover letter. They take out their laptops and check out Facebook. Use LinkedIn or Plaxo for your professional resume, accomplishments and business networking.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 13, 2011

I'm by no means an expert in social media at all. But amongst my circle of friends and colleagues, since I love learning they usually figure I've read something about it or maybe came across it. This is when social media plays a large role. It is a site and free service to tweet out your full resume.

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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. Craft your resume based on experience and skill set, not chronologically - and tell a different story. Get into social media for your skill set and self branding.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Take a course, if you already know the basics, go to the next tier and learn at the intermediate and expert levels. Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Get the knowledge you need. Get involved. Template images by luoman.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Learn something new. There are many websites that offer free online learning. Then bring those skills back to the workplace and show your employer what you have learned and how you can apply those skills to your job. This adds to your performance review, resume, and skills. Learn from mistakes. Reward yourself.

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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 casual informational interview is to just hang out with them socially and to catch up.

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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. And youve been following all the best career advice and job search tips youve read, heard, learned, and developed.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 11, 2021

This means you'll have to check out their social media profiles such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, go through their work samples on their blogs, Medium, Dribble, GitHub or more. Then, if they wish to learn more about your company, they can simply click on the link and read from the website.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

So you can’t attend every workshop or seminar, surf the internet, there are many FREE programs available online at sites like HP Learning Center and Microsoft. 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.

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Men With Pens

JULY 21, 2011

A slew of comments and Facebook mentions. It looks good on a writer’s/blogger’s resume. Advance your blogging swagger : Enhance your visibility even further by posting your guest posts to social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Stumbleupon. Several new commentators and visitors to my own blog.

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Recruit CRM

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Tell them what they can expect from your client companies once they resume hiring and how the particular job will add up to their resume. If you feel that your current ATS and CRM software is outdated, it's time to upgrade it for maximum performance once hiring resumes.

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All Things Admin

MAY 5, 2022

If you’ve followed me for long, you’ve likely heard me say that, aside from a current resume, a professional portfolio is the single best thing you can do for your career. But there’s one more type of portfolio you need, and it’s the one most admins overlook: A social portfolio. What is a Social Portfolio?

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills. Always look for ways to expand your horizons and be able to show an employer how you faced a challenge and learned. Embrace social media. Update (or build) your resume. Be the dumbest person in the room. I love #10.

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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?

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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?

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

You’ll finish one task after another and learn how you work best. Maybe you’re drawn to Facebook or Twitter. On your computer, make sure to never open a browser with social media pages. This will help you build a sense of momentum. Break Bigger Projects into Manageable Chunks. Take note of the ways your attention wanders.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 13, 2009

Many freelancers don’t have to send their resumes to people anymore, so those degrees don’t see a lot of action, but they’re there, collecting dust on our walls. You put hours of effort and study into learning a certain subject inside and out. You’ve probably forgotten half of what you learned, too. I wanted to learn why.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 11, 2010

I know whenever I’m looking to hire somebody for contract work or to share in projects I’m taking on I always check their website to learn more about them. I have a Web site, a blog, a few social media profiles and clearly recognize the value of all these tools. Thanks for sharing. Thanks again for sharing.

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Brilliantly Better

APRIL 19, 2010

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. Learn how to assess imbalances, how to get rid of the deadlines (replacing them with livelines, that is) and how to create the life you want. Well, I dont.

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Success

JULY 17, 2021

Clients of professional certified coach Victor McGuire are working on “anything from learning how to be better leaders and communicate more effectively to dealing with common confidence issues such as imposter syndrome.” That’s part of the resume, but those descriptions fall short. We learn best by doing.

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