Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

Times are tough and I am sure many of you have been touched by it in some way, shape, or form. I'm ahead of the game, my resume is at the top of the stack, and I have the edge! I have only 30 days to make a miracle happen, and I am not struggling with any of the logistics of pulling a resume together. Are you prepared?

Resume 100

Resume Job Hunting Cover Letter Interviewing 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

Times are tough and I am sure many of you have been touched by it in some way, shape, or form. I'm ahead of the game, my resume is at the top of the stack, and I have the edge! I have only 30 days to make a miracle happen, and I am not struggling with any of the logistics of pulling a resume together. Are you prepared?

Resume 100

Resume Job Hunting Cover Letter Interviewing 100

Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

Examine the ripple effect that technology has on society, encompassing education and essential skills acquisition. She submitted her resume. So how are we having conversations around what are the skills that we are going to have to future proof the workplace in this new world as we evolve and using these tools? And other gaps.

AT&T 246

AT&T Skills Agencies Goals 246

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. LinkedIn or GitHub], and I was honestly impressed by your experience in [add a specific field or any form of achievement that grabbed your eye].

Email 52

Email Interviewing Agencies Skills 52

Ideas.Ted

JULY 8, 2021

Flocc alternates heads-down “red time” with Swedish fika ( a coffee break), while Glasgow call center Pursuit Marketing offers workers free breakfast before they hit the phones. The solution: Share those productivity gains with workers, in the form of a shorter workweek.

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Carbon Footprint 2020 Salary 2019 145

On The Job

JULY 10, 2009

Have a system in place to acknowledge that youve received a resume and/or cover letter when they come flooding in. This can be nothing more than a form e-mail saying "got it." So, turn off your phone, your e-mail and put a "do not disturb" sign on your door. Now, I think its time I gave some pointers to interviewers.

Management 100

Management Temping 2009 Resume 100

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. This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! Youve been networking your little tail off.

Cover Letter 100

Cover Letter Interviewing Resume Filing 100

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

We all know how difficult it can be to maintain a realm of sanity in the workplace when the phone is constantly ringing, clients are popping in and out of the office, a project is due, and you have a supervisor who is behaving like a ‘helicopter mom.’ Believe me, it is the best form of release therapy!

IAAP 100

IAAP Filing Health Mentoring 100

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. Becoming too comfortable in your career and with your skills can set you up for problems if you suddenly find yourself out of work. Pick up the phone. Use your personal cell phone out of earshot of others.

Gifts 100

Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 100

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 kind lady asked me what I did for work so I gave her my resume. She gave me her business card.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Resume Cover Letter Interviewing 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Men With Pens

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Tons of professional writers offer consultations (in person, online, or by phone), e-courses, lectures, tutoring, coaching, conference presentations, and workshops in places as diverse as their own living rooms and large auditoriums. Once you’ve delivered a few successful lessons, add your teaching credentials to your resume and About page.

Resume 40

Resume 2006 Forms Promotion 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

In its simplest form minutes are a record of discussion, decisions and actions to be taken and the date by when it needs to be completed. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Agenda IAAP 2010 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2009

If you have a few ideas or requests in your e-mail, it is best to set it out in point form so the person does not have to dig for it. Robbs drivers license; - A completed application form; and - a cheque or money order in the amount of $10 made out to the Ministry of Heath." Point being. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

I have a network of assistants that I call friends, although some are just phone colleagues, but we help each other. If you know what works best for you and if your job is 80/20 on what you like then you can put up with the small stuff like filing and filling out expense forms. GET TO KNOW YOUR CO-WORKERS. We are not an island.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Interviewing Holidays 100

Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 11, 2021

If you're sending out emails to candidates, find out their past work experiences, skills, career goals, education details, achievements and more. Any form of dialogue is worth more than just an email. I just got off the phone with [Connection]- all he talked about was your work and how I had to talk to you. Let's be honest.

Email 60

Email Agencies Social Media Phones 60

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

I can interact where I am now, but I have to get up and go if I want to speak with someone and then when I get there I may find they are busy or on the phone so I have wasted my time. Of course there is a down side to being able to do that. I am good at some things, but not as confident in other things. I liked that. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

If there are forms that need to filled in and it has a due date in June, I put those forms in the June folder with a bf date on it for a week before it is due. I create a corresponding Task reminder and write something like this: WAITBIN need to prepare form for production by March 23rd. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

For my readers from other countries, you will note there is a section for foreign dignitaries and if you click on that it will give you the proper form to address just about anyone in the world. This is a must-have resource. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

I only use this if I have a form or something that I always want the current date on it. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2009 IAAP 2008 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Sometimes e-mail is not the best way to communicate and it needs to be followed up by a phone call or face-to-face short meeting. Put it in a folder for your boss’s signature in completed form, i.e. envelope clipped to letter and attachments. I usually put a sticky note on it for that as well. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Food, food and more food If your event requires food the venue will send you a banqet event form and you will need to estimate the amount of food you need. There is value in getting to know people, even if it is just over email or the phone. Once they start to have a relationship with you they are much more open to trying to help you.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

All important information, but I knew I couldnt possibly retain much of what I was looking at in one sitting so I started to cheat and flip through a few tabs because I had to sign a form that I read the manual. I basically know how to answer the phones and take messages. I just started at a law firm this week. It is overwhelming.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 Administrative Professionals 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

With their technology skills and great social networking abilities, GenY ( born roughly between 1980-2003) previously have found employers willing to meet their expectations. Like the rest of job hunters, Generation Y has found jobs can be tough to come by, even with their skills. Hochwarter over the phone. I kind of doubt it.

2009 100

2009 Self Esteem AT&T Skills 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

However, very rarely will advice come in this form so it’s up to you to figure out how to solve the gap. How good are they with logic, reasoning, critical thinking, and judgment skills? Regardless, get a letter in writing on letterhead and their contact info for phone references from whomever. How well do they listen?

Etiquette 40

Etiquette Temping Gossip Job Hunting 40