Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

There are so many new learning opportunities and amazing speakers to look forward to! I saw it during the welcome reception, all day during the trainings, and as we finished, the admins were sharing emails, phone numbers, and business/personal cards to keep in touch. If you are attending this year, please connect with me! And they do!

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Interviewing Administrative Professionals Social Media Training 170

Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 15, 2014

Before you respond to your first RFP, take some time to put together a template of your basic business information that you will include in every proposal. Make sure you provide all of the information that is requested in the RFP. This can be done in a brief email or phone call if you have that information.

Skills 100

Skills Resume Phones AT&T 100

Eat Your Career

MARCH 21, 2011

Keep your resume up-to-date. Even if you aren’t actively job searching, your resume should always be ready to go so you don’t get stuck making last minute updates. Your resume is one of the most important documents you have to offer so you don’t want to rush it or ignore it for years on end. Get started NOW. Get a mentor.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MARCH 14, 2011

It is an efficient way of structuring interviews to learn about the skills and competencies a candidate has exhibited in previous roles. However, the quality of information your receive makes the decision process efficient and more accurate. Rehashing the resume. You won’t learn very much through factual questions.

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Interviewing Resume Skills Phones 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Back when I was first learning about sales and growing my business, I got this all wrong.    I work with really amazing coaches, consultants and health care experts that constantly want to turn their sales conversations into what they can do for the prospect or share their resume. When You Are On The Phone, Listen!

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BMT Office Administration

JULY 3, 2023

To clear things up, we’ve put together this extensive guide breaking down what you should and shouldn’t include in your employee files — so read on to learn more. These types of violations can cost your organization $75,000+ , so keeping confidential information separate is a must. Why do you need to keep personnel files?

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 30, 2013

Before you respond to your first RFP, take some time to put together a template of your basic business information that you will include in every proposal. Make sure you provide all of the information that is requested in the RFP. This can be done in a brief email or phone call if you have that information.

Skills 100

Skills Resume Phones AT&T 100

On The Job

OCTOBER 12, 2010

The job-hunting experience can be a stressful one: sending out resumes, interviewing, sending out more resumes and interviewing again. From the first day you walk into a new job, one of the most important things you can do is to express your willingness to learn. It can take weeks, even months, to nail the job you want.

Job Hunting 100

Job Hunting Resume Cubicle Networking 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 10, 2017

Have more than one phone number and email address - Besides your personal cell number from your iPhone, get another free number just for job hunting or work. Google voice, Sideline, and other companies offer local phone numbers for free. The more personal information you have online, the more they can use it against you.

Social Media 40

Social Media Job Hunting Resume UPS 40

C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 1, 2020

In some cases, an Executive Assistant in a smaller firm will be the first person ever employed in that position, and may find themselves learning along with their employer. Head to our contact page and submit your resume today! At a smaller company or startup, you may find yourself wearing many hats.

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PowerPoint Travel Resume Agencies 52

On The Job

MAY 4, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, May 4, 2009 10 Things Employers Say Every College Student Should Know About Getting a Job At first the students didnt catch on. Excellent information! -TL Bob Daugherty, U.S.

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Who's the Real Boss?

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Are you hanging around in your own role because you feel you haven’t served a long enough period of time for it to be justifiable on your resume? We all have fear of having a resume that you could play hop scotch on. But let me flip this around for you and present another perspective.

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Cover Letter Resume AT&T Travel 52

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). For more information on these certifications, click the link [link] 2.

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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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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). You can hang out with your friend and informally conduct an informational interview.

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Job Hunting Resume Cover Letter Interviewing 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

The space crew had a robot that waved its mechanical arms and yelled, "Warning, Warning, alien approaching" or such other thing to protect and inform the crew. Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. Apparently not, when its by phone.

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Time Zones IAAP Etiquette Phones 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. Too much information. Job satisfaction is important. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 16, 2011

I keep it with my digital profile stored on my phone so when I give out my contact information, my client’s have the number handy.     Make sure your clients provide you with their VALID contact information. I learned the hard way.     If you live in the U.S.,    6.   

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Filing Business Cards Resume Phones 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. Too much information. Alternatively, you can list yourself with other online placement sites as well. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Resume International 100

The Marq

APRIL 12, 2012

In this and the posts that will follow, he shares his story and the lessons learned along the way. I asked to share it in this blog since there was so much that others could relate to and learn from. So, week after week, I searched and shot out ever-revised resumes to companies large and small, with prospects strong and weak.

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Resume Project Management Collaborate International 40

On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, November 17, 2009 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job market While I knew there was a good chance the unemployment rate would go up, when I heard the latest figures were 10.2

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2009 Resume Interviewing Networking 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2013

Keep in mind how long it takes to commute or how you will find a quiet, private place to do phone interviews. Some weeks between commuting, phone interviews, in person interviews, and planning/searching/scheduling/researching everything, I was spending a good 25 hours or more just on my job hunt.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Resume Interviewing Negotiating 40

Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Once you have all the information you need, try figuring out which of these are relevant to the email that you're sending out. Then, if they wish to learn more about your company, they can simply click on the link and read from the website. We have got the world’s top experienced people working here so it’s a great place to learn.

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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.’ Dewoun Hayes at worklifecoach@excite.com for more information.

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IAAP Filing Health Mentoring 100

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. Never underestimate what you can learn from other assistants.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

I have been on some interactive sites where assistants ask questions and get answers and I learn from them as I have some of the same questions. The web also has anonymity and sometimes people receive information better from people they dont know. Lunch n learns are also a good way to learn from each other.

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

Heres a sample Thank You letter that you can use to get that dream job you have been waiting for: Your Name Your Address Your City, Province, Postal Code Your Phone Number Your Email Date Name Title Organization Address City, Province, Postal Code Dear Mr./Ms. Please feel free to contact me at anytime if further information is needed.

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Postal Code 2008 Cubicle 2007 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. 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! Too much information. Do you like what you do?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

They said it works with most phone services. But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems. 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! Too much information. 23, 1 p.m. (New

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Finally, I asked her how she knew the answers and what was she doing to get the information? Google has an information line ( 1 800 466 4411 ). Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. Too much information.

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Google Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Check: Are phone calls planned? For each one, write down what you hope to accomplish with the phone call to help you stay focused. It automatically updates when I use an office product, and I can manually enter stop/start times for phone calls, meetings, face to faces, etc. Too much information. Do you like what you do?

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. Knowing assistants and having a working relationship with them is very important and can make the difference when you need to set up a meeting or if your boss needs to have a quick phone call with their boss. Too much information.

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

CountryCode.org is a comprehensive guide to make phone calls from anywhere to any country in the world. We list country codes, city codes, international and national dialing codes, and other relevant country information. Too much information. Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

Sometimes a new person will want to contribute to the team and show their new employer that they have initiative so they will dive into something that they dont have quite enough information about yet. If you are a new hire, take the time to learn and ask questions. The first months on the job are a learning and growing experience.

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

One thing I noted could be improved was I found myself scrambling a bit to make sure I had information for the varioius participants that needed to be signed or given to them and decided folders with each of their names would work better. Did I phone to get my electricity turned on? Too much information. Do you like what you do?

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Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

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! FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

I know the newness of it all will be gone soon and it will just be a normal thing that he is a little walker, but for now it is cute to see him learn this new skill. Admit your mistakes and try to learn from them. Too much information. When I told my boss he said it must be my grandsons version of the 12 step program.

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Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100