Allwork

AUGUST 14, 2023

According to a recent survey of hiring managers by ResumeBuilder , an astounding 83% of hiring managers in the United States turn to Facebook to vet job candidates. The safest option is to keep your accounts private, but if you feel discriminated against in the recruitment process, it’s wise to seek legal advice.

Social Media 246

Social Media Management Legal Job Hunting 246

Allwork

APRIL 3, 2023

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

Resume 246

Resume Social Media Interviewing Skills 246

Admin Awards

APRIL 24, 2020

Knowing the three T’s of the industry — terminology, trends and technology — and being able to articulate them on your administrative resume means that even as a new hire, you will begin to contribute immediately. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm.

Skills 40

Skills Administrative Professionals Social Media Microsoft Word 40

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.

Management 100

Management Cover Letter 2009 Resume 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 26, 2008

A Job is Waiting to Happen to You Long gone are the days of scouring the newspaper want ads and pounding the pavement going from office to office submitting your resume. There are sites that are specifically for job hunters where you can submit your resume and a profile about yourself for any employer to see. First impressions count.

Temping 100

Temping Resume Networking Medical 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

The best strategy is to sign up with every single temp agency in town. 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. Once you find out their email or fax number, they will ask you to submit your cover letter and resume.

Temping 40

Temping Agencies Cover Letter Resume 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

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. Sign up to some interactive Admin Assistant sites such as OfficeArrow , Admin Secret and DeskDemon. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca

IAAP 100

IAAP Time Zones Administrative Professionals International 100