On The Job

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

I recently had the chance to interview Tom Rath, who has written one of the most popular books ever to hit Amazon: StrengthsFinder 2.0. For example, the easiest thing to go in resume are your functional skills and how you’ve mastered formulas in Excel or you’re a certified project manager in a certain area.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Today’s EAs are strategic partners who manage projects, make travel arrangements, and participate in high-level decision-making processes. Organizational abilities: Experts in managing multiple tasks and schedules efficiently, an executive assistant must keep everything on track, from managing calendars to coordinating meetings.

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BioTeams

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

A short Bioteams video interview has been published by Bas de Baar on Project Shrink where Bas and I discuss some of the most common questions about bioteams projects such as team member alignment and is there a role for a project manager in a bioteam (Yes!).

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Success

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

For example, you should consider client management software that comes with critical features such as project collaboration, file sharing, and more. Going digital with networking and project management makes things more efficient, but it can be easy to let relationships slip without that face-to-face contact.

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Go Burrows

APRIL 18, 2021

In this episode, Kaleen talks about what it’s like to work with ultra high net worth individuals, tips for project management, and how to distinguish between an individual contributor and a great leader. Her areas of focus include project management, creating efficiencies, event planning, calendar management, and marketing strategy.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In fact, it’s so important that one of the most common job interview questions is “how do you prioritize your work?” Proper task prioritization and time management skills can help you accomplish all of your daily tasks, ensure that the right tasks are getting done, and still maintain a work-life balance. Keep track of deadlines.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Jamie Vanek made the unexpected career leap from teaching to construction in 2007 and discovered a passion for project management and team leadership. Jamie Vanek made the unexpected career leap from teaching to construction in 2007 and discovered a passion for project management and team leadership. LEADERSHIP QUOTE.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

JANUARY 10, 2024

Tech Support Support IT with varied technology skills, including AI and the ability to teach these skills to others All Aboard!

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Job Advice Blog

JANUARY 28, 2015

But potential applicants shouldn’t be put off by the task at hand; many leading companies offer a raft of varying position to a plethora of different professions such as engineers, accountants, scientists, project managers, safety inspectors and much more. Interview Advice by Jeff LeFevre Interviewing advice Job Advice'

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 24, 2024

She is also addicted to Todoist and all things project management software related. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY NOVA CHIEF OF STAFF Calling all Executive Assistants: Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

We also talk about how career growth doesn’t have to mean managing people. Dawnee is a certified Scrum Master and Product owner who enjoys using Agile project management methodologies in her daily work. LEADERSHIP QUOTE. Leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders. – Tom Peters. CONNECT WITH DAWNEE.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 31, 2022

Executive Management Partners. ‍ Lynn secured her undergraduate business degree with a triple major in International Business, Management and MIS (Management Information Systems) from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Admin Title Recalibration Initiative. Values in Action Assessment. ABOUT LYNN.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2019

Trello – Project and task management that is shareable and used to coordinate work projects, even personal planning, and projects. Asana – Defined as the work management platform teams use to stay focused on the goals, projects, and daily tasks that grow business. Another person used Sli.do

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 26, 2017

A few years ago I was working as a PA within a large team of highly qualified, talented and very very confident project management consultants. You are here because you aced an interview, that your Executive and your Organisation saw something in that makes you awesome. Why are you here? That is the first thing to ask yourself.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

This is a pretty standard interview question, but it's also often asked during performance reviews. If not, then others -- such as a hiring manager or your boss -- may think you're not serious about a job. "Where do you see yourself in five years?" That's enough to prevent you from being hired or invested in by your company.

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Today, administrative assistants, office administrators and office managers are in demand , particularly as people return to the office. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and any other tools that might be used in the organisation (such as project management tools) is a must. IT literacy – this is essential to an admin role.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 24, 2022

She took her Corporate EA skills and created a business managing very large estates (25,000 sq. She supports clients virtually as a Virtual Executive Assistant, Project Manager, Chief of Staff, Marketing Assistant, and Event Coordinator. foot homes) and much of her work was virtual. Several years ago, Kathleen went 100% virtual.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

With over 15 years of experience in training and development, project management, and organizational and strategic vision, Eileen Coombes is passionate about helping others make the most of their time and energy. HuffPost, The New York Times, and NBC News. ABOUT EILEEN. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going!

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

The meeting is typically a way to evaluate the past year’s project management, acknowledge achievements, receive valuable feedback for performance improvement and create new goals for continued productivity. Learning is always a win-win for an employee & manager and progress is easily tracked.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 9, 2015

A PA is part office manager, part senior project manager and part psychic, all skills that are extremely transferable if you decide you would like steer yourself on to another career path. Finally, be confident – go into that interview as though you have been working in this sector your whole career.

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Go Burrows

JUNE 13, 2021

SwipedOn is the fastest-growing visitor and employee management software. With tools like contactless sign in, visitor screening, and evacuation management, SwipedOn can provide the peace of mind every assistant – and their team – deserves. THIS EPISODE’S SPONSOR. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2017

For example, here are a few of the most common roles that may be a great fit for assistants, depending on your skills and interests: Project Manager. This is a tool you’ll use in many different settings including job interviews and performance reviews. Event Planner. Training Coordinator. Virtual Assistant. Graphic Designer.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2017

I have worked on reception, secretarial, event and project management teams during this time and had almost every title from Receptionist to Director of Administration. Simone has just had another baby so expect a few more updates on how she is managing life as a mum of two! Here is just one such interview with ES Magazine.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Whether you’re an administrative professional looking for a way to validate your skill set or a manager looking to contribute to your admin’s professional development ( thank you, thank you, thank you ), certification is the perfect step. I’ve taken everything from project management courses to writing workshops.

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Small Business Labs

MARCH 4, 2016

Paying out of pocket for health care (not everyone qualifies for the Freelancers Union), quarterly taxes, accounting, bookkeeping, promotion, marketing, negotiations, pre and post project management. But we also interview lots of people who see the bad of freelancing outweighing the good and prefer traditional employment. 

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Portfolios are useful in interviews, at review time, and whenever you want to make a case for a promotion or raise. Project Management. A professional portfolio is necessary for every success-minded admin, whether you’re actively looking for a new position or perfectly content in your current role. Work Samples or Portfolio.

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Page Personnel

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

If you’re in a more dynamic job, such as a project manager, that can look very different, depending on what project you take on. Tips for presenting your career path on your CV and in an interview Tailor your work experience in both the CV and the interview to fit the job at hand.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JUNE 24, 2011

My first step was to talk to my manager and my in-house coach to see how they tracked their time.    I love how webworkerdaily described Chrometa: Most time tracking and management applications require some up front work before you can roll with them, but not Windows app Chrometa. Good question! 

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

I would like to schedule an interview with you to take things forward. I would like to schedule an interview with you to take things forward. Just wanted to give you an update on your application for Marketing Manager. I’ve shortlisted candidates for Project Management. Best regards, 2. Best Regards, For Clients 5.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2017

I have worked on reception, secretarial, event and project management teams during this time and had almost every title from Receptionist to Director of Administration. Simone has just had another baby so expect a few more updates on how she is managing life as a mum of two! Here is just one such interview with ES Magazine.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 15, 2016

We got off to an interesting start in that he didn’t actually interview me. We are the right hand person, the key strategic partner within the management team – we really do spin many plates at the same time and my first job, as Andrew’s assistant was to help him understand my role. Judgement – Learn to read your manager.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 22, 2013

Most managers will hire professional consultants for business improvement projects but will ask their assistants to make changes to the fundamental administrative structures without instruction or training. This includes: a short description about the project. what is included in the scope of the project and what is not.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

You applied for the role and after an interviewing process were offered the coveted position. However – if we are not willing to speak up and actively list our duties how can we expect colleagues and managers to be aware of this change in office dynamics? Event Management – Deductive and Inductive Reasoning.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 27, 2015

I sometimes would like to be a project manager or be able to take decisions. I do have a lot of ideas and projects in mind and I just see myself as the pa of… It still feels like the old just an assistant sometimes when we might know more about the business as a whole than anyone else. Developing the power to influence.

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 10, 2010

This month on the podcast we’re featuring Tara Fort ‘s interview with Robin Binkley of Best Year Yet (see Robin’s picture below, right). (By Her extensive strategic planning and project management skills help clients track their progress and produce the results they have always wanted.

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The Marq

MAY 10, 2012

Now I have to call Randy, AND tell him that I will be interviewing with Sam at Erik’s old Company! He’s not surprised about the project, nor how I am remembered. He tell me it was through my efforts that Bernards was able to get an invitation and was recommended to write proposals for design-build project (vs. Sure,” they say.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What? This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! Obviously you really want the job, and to get this job, youve got to really shine in the interview. Here are some ideas that can really make your first interview different and stand out from the typical interview.

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