Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 10, 2017

Hello New & Returning Readers, About 2 years ago I wrote an in-depth post about how I job hunt. 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.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Plus, professional associations look amazing on your resume! It’s who you are, how you act, the way you present yourself, and the impression — favorable or unfavorable — that you make on others. Take another look at your resume. Finally, update your social media pages to accurately reflect your brand.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

And Google has become the new resume. How are you standing out? And most importantly, how are you articulating that to your clients, your prospects, your boss, and your leadership? And most importantly, how are you articulating that to your clients, your prospects, your boss, and your leadership? Sit on industry panels.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. A polished resume that accurately represents you professionally is one of the most powerful tools in your toolkit. Most admins have a resume, but not many consider it a living document. Past performance reviews.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

Do you want to prove that you can do what you say you can, stand out in a job search, take advantage of career opportunities that come your way, and easily demonstrate why you deserve a raise or promotion? 3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Hundreds of college students are buying dress clothes, running off resumes as Kinkos and removing nose rings and covering tattoos. Companies right now are considering interns for next summer, so start making contact with employers via social media or other networking avenues. It can only mean one thing. Employers are in town.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 11, 2022

Starting from promoting your client company as a desirable place to work to laying the groundwork in providing candidate feedback if they are not selected for a role, it's the small things that add up. Read more: How to write the best job description and 50+ ready-to-use templates. Try and keep it within one page.

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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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On The Job

AUGUST 17, 2010

Figure out how to help the local schools get more books as public funding dries up. Teach a neighborhood kid how to ride a bike. If you dont know how to handle the change in your life, reach out to those who obviously have been through it many times. Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea? Move wisely.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

Last week I sent out a HARO request for my Gannett News Service/USAToday.com column asking for input on how to manage your online reputation. And that, my friends, could be disastrous at a time like this when we should all be actively promoting ourselves in the marketplace. People will typically Google what is on the resume.

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Success

AUGUST 17, 2022

For many, though, having a side gig bolsters their resume rather than detracting from it. If you’re promoting yourself as a photographer, you have probably used a camera before, and you’ve hopefully been told that you have an eye for framing. Law #8: Never work for free, but understand that payment isn’t always monetary.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Resumes with dozens of different formats or profiles of the candidates in the same manner? You need to have a separate page for your business where your HR team regularly posts updates, promotions, and information about your company. 5 Methods To Post Free Jobs On LinkedIn The future is in the hands of social media platforms.

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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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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 11, 2021

They might need mission-critical ability currently or require to employ as soon as possible, so the brand-new employees are educated, prepared, and integrated right into operations when service resumes apace. How To Practice Remote Hiring? Switch Up Your Job Promotion Tactics Look for better ways to promote your job openings.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Resumes with dozens of different formats or profiles of the candidates in the same manner? You need to have a separate page for your business where your HR team regularly posts updates, promotions, and information about your company. 5 Methods To Post Free Jobs On LinkedIn The future is in the hands of social media platforms.

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Recruit CRM

JULY 14, 2020

Every day recruiters are flooded with hundreds of resumes for various jobs advertised. It is virtually impossible for recruiters to scan each resume manually and shortlist them. An average of 75-88 % of resumes received is not qualified for the job. ( You can find a good guide for resume screening here. )

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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. It can help you secure a promotion or a raise. But there’s one more type of portfolio you need, and it’s the one most admins overlook: A social portfolio.

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Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Ever wondered why recruiters do not even see 70% of the resumes ? If you think the resume is going to be carefully analysed by a recruiter in the first go, then you're wrong. If you think the resume is going to be carefully analysed by a recruiter in the first go, then you're wrong. The resume gets first processed by an ATS.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 11, 2021

They might need mission-critical ability currently or require to employ as soon as possible, so the brand-new employees are educated, prepared, and integrated right into operations when service resumes apace. How to Practice Remote Hiring? Switch up Your Job Promotion Tactics Look for better ways to promote your job openings.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Fax Blasts I remember someone from my IAAP Chapter asked me to fax the notice of our Chapter dinner to a list of about 60 companies to promote it. Many times I have ordered products and then have had to abandon my order because it just got too complicated and I wasnt sure how to get back to my order. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Those who help the company become more innovative or strategic will make themselves key players – and those are the people a company is more likely to retain and promote. Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills. Embrace social media. Get more training.

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Brilliantly Better

APRIL 19, 2010

Dragos Roua – Brilliantly Better The Personal Development Blog Home About me Top posts Archives Downloads Audio Recommended Products Contact How To Create A Blog Posts Ideas Incubator by dragos on April 20, 2010 · 15 comments in Blogging Tweet One of the most popular blog posts I ever wrote is 100 Ways to Improve Your Blog.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 11, 2010

I have a Web site, a blog, a few social media profiles and clearly recognize the value of all these tools. Some of the most brilliant and successful professionals I know are nowhere to be found on the Net: no Web site, no social media profile, no Skype account, nothing. “Having a Web site? Sad, really.

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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. How to Overcome Procrastination Reply Bothersome Words ( @BothersomeWords ) December 14, 2009 at 5:12 am Long-time lurker, first-time commenter here. Henri´s last blog.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 15, 2009

I imagine at the time she knew just what a difference it would have made in her workplace to have been able to leave that question of gender unanswered when we were still at the resume stage of the proceedings. She didn’t have her own company yet, and she had been handing out resumes not that long ago herself. Not nearly.

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