Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

xo, Melissa I very recently made the decision to leave a role without another one lined up. After giving notice, and thinking now that it wasn't perhaps the best time for clarity or objectivity, I dusted off my resume, added my now former role, and began applying to likely-sounding prospects. You are welcome!

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Job Advice Blog

APRIL 22, 2010

Many of my clients have asked me to help them prep for a phone interview. What do you do on the phone? Despite the limitations associated with a phone screen you can still make a powerful impression – powerful enough to get the real deal – an invite to the office. This is probably going to be your home and cell phone.

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Job Advice Blog

MAY 30, 2010

If you are not certain of how something is spelled, look it up. Put your name, phone, email and address at the top of the page. On page two your name, phone and email should appear. Not everybody is good at writing resumes, let’s face it. Not everybody is good at writing resumes, let’s face it.

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On The Job

JANUARY 25, 2021

As the job market opens up, the competition for jobs is going to be pretty tough. Clean up your social media. Clean up your social media. What turns up? Update your resume. You may feel that you don't have anything new to add to your resume if you've been unemployed during the pandemic.

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On The Job

MAY 10, 2011

I've written before about phone interviews , and my friend Scot Herrick over at Cube Rules recently addressed the issue in a helpful post. I think anyone can do well in a phone interview if they're prepared, but what happens when you get an ambush call? Have copies of your resume and talking points near the phone.

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On The Job

MARCH 29, 2021

"Tell me about yourself" is the most common interview question asked of job candidates, which is why it's a good idea that you come up with a great answer. First, know that many interviewers use this as an ice breaker, a chance to establish rapport, whether it's for an in-person interview or over the phone.

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Success

OCTOBER 1, 2021

I can hear my client’s breath on the phone, and it feels like the sliding door of an elevator opening—that moment when you aren’t sure whether you’ll be alone on a seconds-long ride of life—when she exhales and says, “I’m not very good with dates and times. I can’t remember when it happened, just that it did.”. Keep the details in mind.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Send an email or make a phone call to the person to make your request. Send the person your current resume and remind them of your key skills that also match the job you're seeking. Always follow up with an appreciative email -- a handwritten note is even better -- once you receive the recommendation. Make contact.

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On The Job

AUGUST 10, 2020

That way, you can address the issues they think are important in your resume and cover letter, and speak knowledgeably about the issues that garner their interest. Recruiters have kept busy: 37% spent time rethinking their recruiting processes, while 41% cleaned up their recruiting data during slower hiring times.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

If you can’t take a few days off, even just one day, in a relaxing environment with no computers, faxes, e-mails, phone calls or any thoughts of work, can help renew you. Update your resume and be prepared to talk about your accomplishments in the past five years and what you can contribute to the organization.

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Success

MAY 11, 2022

People spend $10,000 to get a website up but don’t even know why they have it.”. An email sign-up form with a promise of something in return: This can be a discount code, free e-book or video related to your business, access to a free consultation or another giveaway. That is a problem.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Worried About Your Online Resume? Resume Rabbit will make all of this disappear. You can post up to 80 different job sites, such as Workopolis , Monster , CareerBuilder and many more, just with one submission. Do you worry about your current employer finding out that you are looking for a new job?

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On The Job

MARCH 27, 2019

Whatever the reason, not preparing your references for that important phone call from a potential employer can upend all your hard work. Just as you target your resume and cover letter for a certain job, you should do the same for your references. Here are some way to ensure your references help you: 1. Customize your references.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The reason why is summed up perfectly by one of my favorite quotes from Joan Burge, founder, and CEO of Office Dynamics, Inc. They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. Most admins have a resume, but not many consider it a living document. Protect Your Admin Career.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Services include career coaching, in-house experts who review your resume, one-on-one career coaching sessions, and flexible job search guidance. FlexiSpot offers a warranty on their products of up to 10 years, ensuring that their furniture is not only functional but also stylish and built to last.

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Success

MARCH 13, 2022

The agent pays to put them up in a luxury condo overnight, covers the change fees on their flights, and sells them a home the next day. I do more than 700 phone calls, not emails, to clients on their birthdays each year. Then she returns the ticket to the customer, who resumes shopping. Keep them coming back.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Whether it be a start-up that has just received seed funding or a company that has just raised series A, B, or C rounds, every C-Suite Executive of a fast-growing company knows what it’s like to end the day feeling like you’ve dropped the ball and haven’t focused on critical strategic initiatives.

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Administrative assistants also often work closely with senior-level employees and executives to take care of organisational duties such as answering phones, booking meetings and making travel arrangements on their behalf. Clear communication skills – admin assistants absorb all the communications that executives haven’t time to deal with.

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On The Job

MAY 7, 2009

But it got me to thinking that no matter how many "rules" I provide about networking and resumes and other stuff, there are always those tricky little things that can trip you up if no one tells you. Sit up straight. Always sit up straight with your feet on the floor. Dont play with your phone. Ditch the backpack.

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Go Burrows

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Most of her childhood was answering phones and taking care of people. A friend of a friend of a friend set her up. She ended up cleaning houses and taking odd jobs. She was the 2nd assistant and knew the primary assistant wouldn’t be giving up her job any time soon. She was in meetings from sun-up to sun-down.

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On The Job

JULY 9, 2018

If someone wants to interview you about a job, you need to communicate via phone or email. Look up the employer online, looking for an address and phone number. When posting your resume online, only include your email address. You become an easier target for scammers when you post your address or phone number.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 10, 2017

Here are my 10 tips on setting yourself up for a great job search, whether for the very first time or not. AKA – Kiyomi’s 10 Tips for Setting Up Your Social Media & Internet Presence Safely to Improve Your Job Search & to Protect Yourself They say that the interview starts even before you’ve walked through the door and it’s true.

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On The Job

APRIL 11, 2018

It's the time of year when those looking for internships or their first professional gig are madly churning out resumes, answering online ads and trying to figure out who the heck can be a reference for them. This teacher might be from high school or college, or even grammar school if Miss Evans from fourth grade has kept up with you.

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Success

AUGUST 19, 2022

I also wasn’t bringing my lunch to work, so I often had to spend some of what would have been productivity time picking up food. I didn’t have a ton of time to go exploring, so I settled for quick-hit tasks like making phone calls that were long overdue. What started as a mission to free up my time had now become a burden.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 25, 2022

When recruiters are assisted with tools ranging from AI resume parsers and automated job listing to interview scheduling, recruiting staff can focus their energy on engaging with top candidates and augmenting their recruitment brand. Mobile recruitment can't be ignored today by recruiters.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Traditionally, executive assistants were seen as secretarial staff, making copies and answering phone calls. How to Handle the Hiring Process Screening and Shortlisting Candidates Begin by reviewing resumes and cover letters for evidence of the necessary skills and experience. What is the Role of an Executive Assistant?

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 21, 2013

Whether you''re hoping to become a receptionist or head administrator, your chances of receiving a serious offer hinge on your resume and interview. This may require reworking your cover letter, rewriting your personal statement, and supplementing your resume. Fine-tune both by improving your writing and verbal skills.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 4, 2022

If so, I’d be happy to set up a phone call/video conference. Meanwhile, feel free to reach out to me via email or at [phone number] if you have any questions! As our next step is to evaluate all the candidates, please allow up to [Number of days/timeline] for us to reach back to you. I hope you have a great day!

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On The Job

AUGUST 22, 2014

You and the interviewer clicked, everyone seemed very impressed with your resume and abilities, and there was plenty of positive body language. On the other hand, there is no worse feeling than knowing that you messed up -- that somewhere in the interview you really bombed and possibly blew your chances of getting a job you really want.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 15, 2022

I’ve submitted a resume that includes the last 16 years (two jobs at my current employer) and I am getting initial interviews. As a result, no follow up interviews. I like that this person included their last two positions on their resume, because it shows some thought in the resume process. Any suggestions?”

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

If applicable and your manager does not ask these or similar questions you should be comfortable enough to bring them up during your meeting. Update phone extension list to ensure callers are directed to the appropriate person. Getting the most out of your next performance evaluation includes setting achievable and meaningful goals.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Maintain an up-to-date profile on these sites, and be active with industry associations and events. Use a standard resume template. Sending your resume and cover letter on high-quality paper via the post office may seem outdated, but people receive so little mail today that your hard-copy materials could pay off.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 5, 2011

As a professor he has tried to share his advice throughout their college years, but not until many of his students are preparing to graduate do they start to gear up for a job search. Think about how you can position yourself to stand out." • Look at your resume with a fresh eye. Less is more on a resume. Chiagouris asks.

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Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

If you are a recruiting firm, your day to day working system would include managing your candidate pool, parsing resumes with the usage of a high-quality Applicant Tracking System , scheduling interviews with candidates and so on. The recruiting agencies already have hands-on experience in dealing with job seekers via phone call.

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On The Job

MAY 25, 2015

Reaching out to a veteran's organization and offering to help write resumes, make contacts, etc. Still, I'll bet if you gave up Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and even funny goat videos for few days -- you would find you have just the right amount of time to make a few phone calls or reach out to a vet.

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Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

You may also add other calls to action, such as asking for a copy of their resume or CV, at the end of your letter. The other details can be discussed over a phone call. Prepare A Follow-Up Letter There will definitely be times when you won’t get a reply to a recruiting letter. The key is to not stop at the first touchpoint.

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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.

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