Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Your network is also a treasure trove of information regarding upcoming conferences, seminars, and events — and you may even get a significant discount just for being a member of a professional association. Professional associations allow you to network with other members in a way that’s beneficial for your career.

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Aside from taking up internal resources, this approach will stretch out the timeline of the search and limit your access to the right talent. Candidate Sourcing: Leveraging an extensive network and employing targeted strategies to identify and attract qualified executive assistant candidates.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

And Google has become the new resume. Promote Yourself Internally. If you really want to expand your network you need a seat at the table. You will expand your network. Judi is an expert on personal branding who helps professionals learn how to expand their network, embrace fear and get a competitive edge.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 6, 2023

To do this, you need to constantly look for opportunities to develop and expand your skillset, nurture your network and professional relationships, set short and long-term goals, and adapt to industry trends. Network and Build Relationships. Leverage Your Personal Brand. Your personal brand is a powerful tool in career curation.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 October, 2008 Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro This is a guest post from JEM over at [link]. Networking Like a Pro One of the best ways to boost your career and hone your skills as an administrative assistant is to practice networking. . To be able to network, you must have confidence.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

Hosted on a social media platform (typically LinkedIn), it’s a way to attract attention, share your accomplishments and expertise, and create a professional global network. You can include the link to your social portfolio in your resume header so that recruiters can easily connect to your profile and work samples.

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Go Burrows

AUGUST 1, 2021

You recommend a one-page resume in chapter 17 of your book. Join the Leader Assistant Global Community here, or the Facebook Group here for bonus content and to network with other assistants who are committed to becoming leaders! What does this say about the executive or the organization? JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

They have stellar resumes. We find 20+ hours per week or a month-long engagement warrants access to internal communication channels like Slack and project management systems like Asana. The pros of expert freelancers They can start promptly. They can hit the ground running. They’re agile hires. They’re a flexible expense.

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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. At Abbott Laboratories , the number of interns worldwide in the past five years has grown from 300 to more than 900. More than 80% of interns offered jobs go to work for the company, Stidham says.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Utilize online resources, industry publications, and professional networking platforms to gather insights and gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities available to you. Tap into your professional network and seek guidance from individuals who have successfully made career transitions. Seek Guidance and Mentorship.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

The internal scolding of "Why didn't I network more?" "Why Once a week reach out to someone in your network, either through LinkedIn, a phone call or email. Do you have a resume ready? Now, with unemployment at its lowest level in seven years (5.4%), those memories may be fading for many people. Big mistake.

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Job Advice Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

What these media sources have in common is that they report on international issues. Who needs it, yet international news–while it, too, has depressing elements such as news of natural disasters and famines–for me it also provides a measure of comparison. Typically, such news is negative and depressing.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Meet the entire Office Dynamics International Team –. Joan Burge – Founder and CEO of Office Dynamics International since 1990. People who never knew each other before networking together, sharing thoughts, working together at their tables during the sessions, and exchanging information to stay in touch.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 31, 2014

If you want to rise to the top 99th percentile of administrative professionals, getting certified and earning a professional designation can be a quick way to demonstrate, in an outer way, the internal commitment you’ve already been working hard at in less visible ways. What can I do with certification? Still not convinced?

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 7, 2017

If you are keen to progress in your current company, be alert and connected to any potential internal job openings before they are advertised publically. If you are interested in job opportunities further afield, make sure you stay current with your industry network. Keyword Join over 60,000 readers!

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Make sure the spinach is out of your teeth: The growing popularity of video resumes, coupled with the desire to network directly with employers, has been put into a new product called VisualCV. Tags: video resumes Robert Half International casual dress job seekers VisualCV health insurance Esquire. On average, U.S.

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Job Advice Blog

MAY 15, 2010

No record keeping: It is important to keep a list or spreadsheet of some kind so you can review to whom you have sent your resume or the contacts made. Once you have a list, you should do some research to get the name of someone internally to direct your correspondence. Leveraging your network of friends and family members. .

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Eco-Office Gals

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Whether you are getting a masters in music education online or you’re going to college to become an urban planner, it looks good to prospective employers if you have some volunteer credentials listed on your resume. If not, it’s really wise to consider joining them.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 16, 2023

Sometimes it requires research and collaboration and tapping into your network to figure things out. I’ve been able to add to my skillset, expand my professional network, and take on new roles and responsibilities that improved my resume. And sometimes you have to get creative.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2007

As I was doing research for other articles on this blog I came across the International Association of Administrative Professionals' website ("IAAP") and was reminded of the advantages of being part of a professional organization. 3 If you are a member, put it on your resume!

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A Great Day's Work

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

The association I have participated in the longest is the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Invest your time to customize your cover letter and your resume. I belong to several professional organizations and find value in each of them. What is your best interview advice? Prepare for the job interview!

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 8, 2015

Again, I took my own advice and activated my professional network. By early July, I was submitting resumes through online job boards sporadically but still relying on my network to create the kinds of connections I thought I would need to get a real foot in any door. It wasn’t a perfect fit, and I wasn’t willing to settle.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 8, 2015

Again, I took my own advice and activated my professional network. By early July, I was submitting resumes through online job boards sporadically but still relying on my network to create the kinds of connections I thought I would need to get a real foot in any door. It wasn’t a perfect fit, and I wasn’t willing to settle.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Enhance your resume and get the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Join Professional Development Organizations Joining professional organizations will give you the opportunity to network with individuals in your field. Get the knowledge you need. Get involved.

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The Marq

APRIL 12, 2012

Scot always seeks those challenges internally. Thanks to advice from a best friend (who shall not go unnamed, Arash) I learned how to search the job boards for possible opportunities, [network] and to completely rework my resume. Eric’s message asked for a copy of my resume. He was given my resume by Erik.

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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. Alternatively, you can list yourself with other online placement sites as well. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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. Job satisfaction is important. They are interested, now what? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

We can fill pages and pages of our resume or LinkedIn to set ourselves apart, listing every skill we claim to have. International Association of Administrative Professionals. Office Dynamics International. However, to be honest…it’s not enough. Start with the three programs below. World Class Assistant.

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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. Youve been networking your little tail off. Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What?

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 24, 2008

How many of us have kicked ourselves for not being better networkers so that when the layoffs came, we didn't have many places to turn for help? You might be surprised that the guy who washed dishes at your first job now owns his own company, or that the girl who was an intern with you now is a top executive. Fix your burned bridges.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

I logged onto my computer last week and put in my network password, then to open my Outlook account I had to put another password in for that. If someone scans your computer or network for that word, they'll find your file right off. Lets enjoy our day together.© August 03, 2010 Jolene said. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

This is where an assistant network can come in handy. 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. When you leave a job, you dont have to leave your network behind. Having the opportunity to hash it out with another assistant is a great resource.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

Do you ever get a meeting request and an agenda has not been provided, or if it is a teleconference the call-in details have not been given or the boardroom hasnt been booked for an internal meeting? Whose responsibility is it anyway? When booking meetings ownership of the meeting has to be established. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Attracting Productivity: Work Environments By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, September 02, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , Job Seeking , Networking , Productivity D o you think of yourself as a productive person? Do you feel that you are happy at your job? But trying to find your dream job can be possible.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Your resume is an 8.5-by-11 How are you supposed to stand out in a crowded marketplace in which everyone’s resumes look so similar? In this practical and game-changing chapter, my friend Al-Husein Madhany walks through proven methods for crafting the perfect resume for executive assistants and administrative professionals.

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