Allwork

APRIL 29, 2024

Most popular AI services can be used to analyze job descriptions and help align your cover letter’s tone, language, and content to match the employer’s expectations — providing a base-level for further personalization that is both efficient and effective. 18% of U.S. These kinds of programs are known to search for substance and content.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 27, 2017

No surprise then that the vast majority of employers now use video as part of their interview process, saying it saves a significant amount of time on face-to-face interviews and gives hiring managers a strong understanding of who will fit in a specific role and company culture. Surroundings. Dress the part.

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On The Job

AUGUST 2, 2021

That means carefully reading the job ad and making sure you're including as many of the key words as you can from that employer. There has been a lot in the news about employees who claim they will absolutely quit their jobs if they're not allowed to continue working from home, or they won't consider a job offer unless they can work remotely.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

I’ve written four blog posts on interview questions specific to PAs, EAs and Administrative Assistants and they are all extremely popular so I thought I’d add another ten questions that I have been asked at various interviews over the years and my answers. I would like to manage a team at some point and lead projects.

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Success

MAY 1, 2023

Gone are the days when job applicants scrambled to update their privacy settings and delete compromising photos of party nights from their social accounts before a job interview. That was enough to invite her for an interview,” she says. LinkedIn is expected. Everything else?

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On The Job

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt I hear from a lot of people who are out of work. Treat looking for a job as a job,” she says.

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Eat Your Career

JULY 25, 2018

However, if you have a strong resume, a robust network, and good interview skills, you could land something sooner. As a career coach , one of my goals is to help my clients reduce the time it takes to land a new job as much as possible. You never know what might happen…The job you thought was your perfect match?

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2013

Following on from Monday’s blog here are another five interview question and answers specifically for assistants. A lot of assistants work with just their manager so it is important to stress that you consider this to be a partnership and in effect you are working together as a team. How do you work within a team?

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Over the last few years I’ve changed employers a number of times and so have had to face quite a few interviews. After finishing university in 2003 I was lucky because there were plenty of jobs available in London. So what happens when you do land that all important first interview? However, this just isn’t the case anymore.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. But how would you feel about managing your boss? Baldoni says you should: 1.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 13, 2011

Here are some tips as your career progresses that will affect how you job hunt. The lower-level admin you are the more jobs there are. Those jobs support the President, CEO, CTO, CFO, and Chairman. Your job hunt will take a lot longer. Job hunt with focus. Make a decision.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 29, 2019

Following Jennifer Corcoran’s fantastic LinkedIn session at the Virtual Summit a few weeks ago I thought I’d follow up with a post on how you can clean up your online presence before starting a job search. Social media has been part of our lives for over a decade now, and we all have a lot […].

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On The Job

JULY 26, 2017

You'll have to go on interviews, and that means you're going to have to iron something to wear. After all, it's better to keep bringing home a paycheck than going through the hassle of a new job hunt. Who knows.the next job might be even worse. The office manager always seems to lose your request for new equipment.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 6, 2015

Administrative professionals make up a fifth of the working population so although there are plenty of jobs the competition is tough, particularly for the senior assistant roles. There are a number of opportunities to sell your personal brand during the job hunting process. During the interview is your time to shine.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 22, 2010

But the reason I feel so strongly about giving them as much information about the workplace as possible is because I hear all too often from employers who have unbelievable tales about young people who come in for interviews and say, "So, what is it you do here?" Don't just show up for an interview and say, "So what is it you do here?"

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Make sure all aspects of your profile are up to date and all the details have been completed using your CV as the foundation. It is the way of the world that you will be judged by your photo so keep it sober, especially if you are job hunting. Personal Assistant and office Manager – PAOM. Job hunting.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

In my previous blog I looked at some of the common questions interviewers ask and the answers I would give if I had an interview, the examples are personal to me but hopefully will help you think about how you structure your answers. It was hard work but I learnt a lot and had a great job on my CV as soon as I finished my degree”.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

How do I get a recommendation letter from my boss for a new job hunt without raising suspicion or improve my situation without my boss’ help? It’s such a shame that there aren’t more managers who are good mentors that help each individual grow and learn more in their roles. Happy job hunting and keep me posted!

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 9, 2015

As a PA you know you have the organisational skills to rule the world and actually know your company well enough do half the jobs in the place if push came to shove. Once you have spent some time building up your experience, preferably in your own company, then it is time to spread your wings and get a new job.

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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. Here are my 10 tips on setting yourself up for a great job search, whether for the very first time or not. One for online shopping, one for job hunting/business, one for personal friends and family.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Hi, I’m Nicky Christmas and I am a job hopper. I’ve spent many years cleverly covering up the fact that I spent most of my career hopping from one job to another in an effort to climb the career ladder. Both were internal positions and my experience within the organisation really helped me during the interviews.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

In my experience there are some terrible agencies out there that will treat you really badly and will put you forward for jobs that are totally unsuitable for you. Through trial and error I have managed to find a few diamonds in the rough, they are few and far between but out there if you know where to look and how to work with them.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

Each type helps set you up for success. An executive, hiring manager, interviewer, or recruiter can go through this cohesive, easy-to-read collection of career highlights and instantly see the value you bring to an organization. Job Interviews. Performance Reviews. The proof is right in front of them.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 25, 2022

A recruitment automation software helps manage all recruiting tasks from sourcing candidates, building talent pools, and improving communication processes. The software you choose should overall cover all of your daily recruiting activities, including sourcing candidates , screening and storing resumes, and managing applicant pools.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Are you looking for networking advice, job hunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life? Today I had an interview and just as I arrived, I got really sick and wasn’t feeling well at all. This was not my #1 dream job if that helps.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 7, 2010

In 2008, Linda Woody was a stay-at-home mom for two daughters, sometimes picking up work as a public-relations consultant. Six months later, as the economy grew worse and Woody wasn't getting anywhere with her job-hunting efforts, she had a conversation with her sister. "She There are jobs out there," Woody says.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 11, 2011

In my career, it's not often that one is tested during a screening process or for a job interview. However, I have noticed a lot of private companies or companies that value exceptional talent and have a great interview process do test their applicants. Here are the 10 types of tests I've encountered during my job hunts.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Do you want to work for a start up? They will have investors to answer to while trying to secure clients, manage staff and spearhead the business. Having set up my own business I can honestly say that change has been the only consistent thing over the last few years. This is what you need to know! Be prepared to muck in.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

So you’ve aced your interview and you’ve been offered the job. I asked this question because you can get easily swept up in the all of the excitement that comes with a new role. If not, weigh up the pros and cons and make sure you really are making the right choice. How exciting! Is the role perfect?

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On The Job

APRIL 12, 2013

Read this latest column I did for Gannett/USA Today and see if your job search doesn''t need the same. If you have had a long winter of job searching with no luck, you may need to freshen up your job-hunting strategy, career experts say. Just get up your nerve to do it.

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On The Job

AUGUST 27, 2008

I think it's that way for many people who get caught up in interviewing for a job they really, really want. We all know that when we interview we're supposed to ask intelligent questions about the job, the company, the industry, etc. Does the manager look directly at employees, and vice versa? It's sterile.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 15, 2016

Remember, you can ask questions in the interview about the office culture! You will get a good sense of what to expect from the interviewer’s answers. During your interviews also take a look at the office itself – what is the set up and what does the furniture look like.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I want to control my own destiny, so I've put on my sea legs, spiffed up the resume I left with you, put together a dynamic resume kit packet and a teaser including my brochure (developed at World Class Assistant Part 2), hoping to get through the door of a company I've been eying. Tags: Admin Assistant Training Career Management.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

There's enough instability right now in the economy that everyone -- and I mean everyone -- needs to be in active job-hunting mode. That means in addition to ramping up your networking efforts, you need to immediately take steps to clean up your online footprint. may pick up web pages that Google missed or ignored.)

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I want to control my own destiny, so I've put on my sea legs, spiffed up the resume I left with you, put together a dynamic resume kit packet and a teaser including my brochure (developed at World Class Assistant Part 2), hoping to get through the door of a company I've been eying. One day later, and they bit! Fondly, Jane Admin. Jane Admin.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, November 23, 2009 Is Your Career in Jeopardy Because of Your Weight? Still, Wheeler says that she believes companies may step up calls for workers to maintain healthier weights.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, September 17, 2009 What to Do When Youve Run Off Into a Career Ditch If I could leave you with one thought today, it would be this: You are a work in progress. Works everytime!

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