Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Giving my business a very different focus these last two years, I have been exploring the professional side of Resume Writing and professionalising of other people’s brands, putting my years of experience and qualifications in both writing and recruitment training, to good use.

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Resume Cover Letter AT&T Interviewing 52

Admin Awards

APRIL 24, 2020

What are their administrative skills? Here are five administrative assistant skills that can help you get hired, succeed on the job and drive your career. Training — Employers prefer administrative professionals who are not only tech-savvy but also well-versed in the company’s most-used tools. Industry knowledge.

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Skills Administrative Professionals Social Media Microsoft Word 40

Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

They have stellar resumes. Present them with situations to see how they think through problems. Companies who want to have successful working relationships with contractors should find out exactly what their skill sets are and then leverage those skill sets. The pros of expert freelancers They can start promptly.

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Management 2020 Agencies Project Management 293

All Things Admin

MAY 5, 2022

If you’ve followed me for long, you’ve likely heard me say that, aside from a current resume, a professional portfolio is the single best thing you can do for your career. Your social portfolio doesn’t need anything different; it’s just presented in a different way. Training Specialist. A portfolio isn’t just for job-seekers.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

OCTOBER 17, 2022

We look at their resumes and review LinkedIn profiles to find areas of subject matter expertise, education, and interests. Give a shout-out in a meeting to a colleague who is present. Give a shout-out in a meeting about a colleague who is not present. “I Clearly, he has skills that we have just begun to tap.” Way to go.

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Confidence PowerPoint Resume 2022 98

All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. A polished resume that accurately represents you professionally is one of the most powerful tools in your toolkit. Most admins have a resume, but not many consider it a living document. Your resume always needs to be current.

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Cover Letter Resume Business Cards Networking 98

On The Job

MARCH 18, 2019

But sometimes the hiring manager goes a bit further -- and doesn't present a realistic picture of what you'll really be doing if you take the job. Think about the company culture, the people you work with, the new contacts you've made and the new skills you've learned. Have you been offered cross-training in other departments?

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Salary Resume Interviewing Skills 120

Office Dynamics

MARCH 25, 2020

Rare and unusual times have presented themselves as a result of the onset of Coronavirus COVID-19. Take time to spruce up your resume and Linkedin profile with recent job titles, courses, and certifications that give you a competitive edge. Update your professional portfolio. You will receive replays of all six sessions.

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Administrative Professionals Resume Calendars Learning 259

Page Personnel

APRIL 8, 2021

It is a commitment to continually expanding your skills and knowledge in order to stay current, competitive and in a strong position to compete for jobs in different market contexts. Upgrade your skills Keeping your skills fresh, current and relevant is the best way to stay marketable.

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Resume Mentoring Skills Salary 52

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 12, 2024

Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

  Key quote from Udacity on the advantages: Udacity Blitz gives Nanodegree program alumni new opportunities to apply their skills, add to their resumes, and earn money, while at the same time presenting clients with direct access to the best talent, and a clear path to hire that talent for their teams.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 13, 2023

Embrace the mindset that you have the power to shape your career trajectory, and trust in your ability to adapt and learn new skills along the way. Evaluate Your Transferable Skills. Identify the transferable skills you have acquired throughout your professional journey. Fill Skill Gaps and Acquire New Knowledge.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 13, 2010

In order to be ready for these opportunities, you need to effectively package, present and promote yourself. Though you may be satisfied with your current job, you should still have the necessary tools available at a moment’s notice, such as: An updated resume that details your current skills, responsibilities, and accomplishments.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 13, 2010

In order to be ready for these opportunities, you need to effectively package, present and promote yourself. Though you may be satisfied with your current job, you should still have the necessary tools available at a moment’s notice, such as: An updated resume that details your current skills, responsibilities, and accomplishments.

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Cover Letter Resume Administrative Professionals Skills 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. I use a place based in Toronto, Canada called Last Minute Training. Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!"

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Ask yourself these questions to help jog your memory about other achievements from the past year: • Did you attend any professional development training? (in in person, online, by phone) • Did you read any career building or skills boosting books? • Did you learn any new skills? • Did you develop your leadership skills? •

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All Things Admin

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

And in my opinion, the best way to do that is to present your professional portfolio at review time! A professional portfolio is an accurate visual representation of who you are, what you’ve done, and the skills you possess. My latest book, Prove Your Skills! What is a Professional Portfolio? Cover letters. Work samples.

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Cover Letter Resume Mentoring Administrative Professionals 52

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I have over 20 years of administrative professional experience and proud of my personal and professional accomplishments, yet the conference provided new perspectives, opportunities to talk with others in my chosen field and a reminder to embrace my unique talents and skills. I have never attended such a relevant and inspiring conference!

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Interviewing Administrative Professionals Social Media Training 170

BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Is it related to the employee’s performance, knowledge, skills, abilities, or behavior? Training records. If so, then the document should be included in the employee’s general personnel file.”. To that end, items frequently found in such files include: Job application. Cover letter. Recruiting and screening documents.

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Recruit CRM

AUGUST 10, 2020

Most candidates have one format of resume that they have created painstakingly, and they end up sending it with every job application. So, if a candidate is applying for a ‘customer service’ job, she needs to highlight in the resume , similar jobs held before or even the ‘service’ or ‘support’ aspect of other jobs held earlier.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Whether they are looking to fill a new role, or make decisions about annual raises and promotions, employers find it difficult to pinpoint the candidates with the right knowledge, motivations and skills to excel. You gain new skills and competencies. It means you are hungry for more! It teaches you that you are still teachable.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Confidence Skills Resume 100

C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 1, 2020

While Executive Assistant responsibilities can vary greatly from one employer to another, the common thread is that a great Executive Assistant must be able to handle anything that is thrown at them with grace and skill. Some seek out certifications and additional training in software to be competitive.

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Who's the Real Boss?

APRIL 12, 2020

Whether those roles present in sales or customer service working the phones, or working on a factory floor or in a distribution centre packing boxes, staying connected to the business in any way you can, will always help for your gainful return. Keep your skills up – Study. Keep your skills up – Take on other work.

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Resume Skills Customer Service Payroll 52

Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Ever wondered why recruiters do not even see 70% of the resumes ? If you think the resume is going to be carefully analysed by a recruiter in the first go, then you're wrong. If you think the resume is going to be carefully analysed by a recruiter in the first go, then you're wrong. The resume gets first processed by an ATS.

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Resume Agencies Social Media Interviewing 69

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. My goal is to get my resume on the top of the stack.

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Resume Job Hunting Cover Letter Interviewing 100

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. My goal is to get my resume on the top of the stack.

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Resume Job Hunting Cover Letter Interviewing 100

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

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 22, 2023

She mentors, trains, and coaches EA/AAs across the region. ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team. While supporting J., So I did that. I love where I’m at.

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Management AT&T 2018 Training 98

On The Job

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

While this seems like a fairly harmless question, if you're unemployed, it can have the impact of a freight train. Network like crazy: "I'm looking for work and I'd like to send you my resume and give you my contact information, and please feel free to forward it to anyone you think might be interested." "So, what do you do?"

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Resume Gossip Networking Interviewing 100

Ian's Messy Desk

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Change some aspect of your meeting about every twenty minutes: presentation style, insert Q&A, use a panel discussion, small group breakouts, videos, mini-breaks, team presentations, exercises, games, quizzes, feedback, voting, etc. After information is delivered (training, new policies, etc.), Keep It Moving. Social Time.

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Skills Business Cards Resume Budget 100

On The Job

JUNE 20, 2008

You want a job to increase your knowledge and skills, and make you even more marketable in the future. If an employer isn't offering you the salary you desire, ask for training opportunities -- either in another department, or to attend an industry event where you'll not only learn something, but make valuable professional contacts.

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Salary Negotiating Resume Finance 100

Eat Your Career

JULY 21, 2010

Workbooks Stress Management Workbook Time Management Magic Reinvent Your Career Workbook More Tasty Goodness Career Management Consulting Job Interview Coaching Resume Revision Group Training & Public Speaking Eat My WHAT?! Why go through the hassle of building a resume? Get out into the world and use your skills.

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Networking Resume 2010 Stress 100

Allwork

MAY 8, 2023

If you’re going to the office, you should be meeting with people, collaborating, brainstorming training sessions, getting to know your colleagues, whatever. Frank Cottle [00:04:54] But I do think it was a really good training ground, if you will, for setting up some of the things that you’re talking about.

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AT&T Collaborate Dropbox Google 246

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 26, 2008

A Job is Waiting to Happen to You Long gone are the days of scouring the newspaper want ads and pounding the pavement going from office to office submitting your resume. There are sites that are specifically for job hunters where you can submit your resume and a profile about yourself for any employer to see. First impressions count.

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Temping Resume Networking Medical 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

I was in a workshop today on presentation skills and one of the things they had us do was present something to the group while they filmed us. Other than the extra work I need to do at the gym to tone up and trim down, I saw some good qualities as well and it was helpful to see myself present. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Some people in the office were trying to get the remote working as we had a PowerPoint presentation coming up and were calling it things like remote thingy , remote slide clicker, wireless mouse so I finally asked, "Does anyone know what the official name for that thing is?" It's called a Presentation Remote. Thanks Patty.

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PowerPoint Time Zones IAAP 2010 100

The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

You cannot expect to succeed if you don’t keep your skills up to date. For more formal training, take a class or workshop. Then bring those skills back to the workplace and show your employer what you have learned and how you can apply those skills to your job. Need a speaker/presenter? Reward yourself.

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