Allwork

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

“The researchers ran an experiment using data from 20 million LinkedIn profiles, and it showed just how much we rely on weak ties — meaning people we only know slightly — to land new jobs. Their study showed that it’s often our casual acquaintances, rather than our closest friends, who turn out to be our most useful connections in job hunts.

Skills 299

Skills Job Hunting Networking Learning 299

Allwork

JANUARY 24, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its related software is not just gaining traction within professional workplaces around the world , it’s also being used by job seekers in their prospective job hunts. Nearly half of all job seekers, or 45%, are using AI tools to improve, update, or create their resumes and job applications.

Job Hunting 147

Job Hunting Resume AT&T Training 147

Allwork

AUGUST 14, 2023

In short, when considering a job, it’s essential to remember the power of social media — so make sure your presence is one you can stand by. Of employers who admit to viewing applicants’ social media accounts, 38% sometimes take a peek in order to obtain details that can’t be asked in an interview.

Social Media 246

Social Media Management Legal Job Hunting 246

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 9, 2013

When I go for a job interview I make sure that every aspect of the job has been covered. If the interviewer hasn’t discussed all of the details I need before I make a decision regarding the role I ensure I ask as much as I can during the ‘do you have any questions? Working with the boss.

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Interviewing Job Hunting Budget Promotion 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Agencies have a number of jobs and will select the candidate that fills the requirements, they won’t proactively look for a role that suits you personally. Ensure you are clear with the type of role you want and stick to it so that the agency doesn’t keep sending you unsuitable opportunities. Quality not quantity.

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Cover Letter Agencies Job Hunting Interviewing 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 17, 2011

It’s one of the most common Catch-22s of the employment world: you’re out of school and looking for a job, but you need experience to get one. But, if you don’t have a job, how do you gain experience? Practice for Interviews : Like almost everything in life, job interviews get easier the more you practice them.

Job Hunting 100

Job Hunting Interviewing Customer Service Skills 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Building your personal brand is crucial to standing out from the crowd when job hunting. After all, Inc reports that every corporate job opening attracts an average of 250 resumes, but on average only four to six people will interview for the position. Social media is the engine that your job search will run on.

Social Media 100

Social Media Job Hunting Resume Facebook 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

This question is always difficult for assistants to answer because firstly you don’t want to answer in a way that suggests you are using the job as a stepping stone to something better and secondly that you are lacking ambition. It is, however, fairly common so don’t let this question get the better of you.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Job Hunting Skills AT&T 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2013

If you haven’t really had the opportunity to change the working practices in your office I would suggest you embellish what you have done slightly… I wouldn’t say make something up but you do need to answer the question and how will the new employer know the details?

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Job Hunting Salary Stress 100

Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 17, 2013

When a business teams up with them, it becomes evident that these aren’t the virtual assistants that Tim Ferriss talks about in his “ The 4 Hour Work Week ” bestseller. These are people that many businesses wouldn’t be able to afford to hire if they had to worry about taxes, benefits and equipment costs.

Job Hunting 100

Job Hunting FedEx Equipment Budget 100

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 28, 2024

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jenna talks about the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) system and how assistants might interact and support executives utilizing EOS, understanding different communication types, delegation as an assistant, and quick tips for those on the job hunt.

Job Hunting 86

Job Hunting 2014 Agencies Confidence 86

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 26, 2015

I remember when I was job hunting. Assistants can be incredibly proactive but bosses and the wider organisation don’t see them as anything more than the assistant (which really means they don’t see assistants as anything more than the core tasks we are required to do).

Job Hunting 100

Job Hunting Project Management Social Media Skills 100

Allwork

JULY 14, 2022

While in its infancy it was used simply for entertainment purposes, it is now used for a plethora of other things—such monitoring employees, shopping, arguing with strangers online about politics, and job hunting. . Allwork.Space: Let’s talk about social media in general a little bit.

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Social Media Twitter Job Hunting Networking 130

Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 2, 2010

These days, job seekers don’t care. They want a job! But because people need a job, they’ll continue to force it – and with a lot of hard work, sweat, and stress – it can be made to fit, but never very well and never for very long. Every person is unique, and every company and job is unique.

Resume 100

Resume 2009 2010 Interviewing 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

I know I always say I can’t believe how the time flies but I seriously can’t believe how quickly 2013 past us by! It was quick wasn’t it!? Do support your local networking group if you have one, if you don’t… well you should think about starting your own! I’m not just getting old!

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2014 Social Media 2013 Retirement 100

Workplace Insight

MAY 8, 2024

Silence is harder than rejection for job seekers, as 86 percent would rather hear back and get a no, rather than not hear anything at all. In fact, 41 percent saying not hearing back from employers significantly impacts confidence in their job search.

Job Hunting 52

Job Hunting Confidence AT&T Stress 52

Workplace Insight

JULY 3, 2023

Faced with declining real incomes and mounting expenses, almost half (46 percent) of respondents have taken on additional hours at work, one in five (19 percent) now has a second job for extra income, and one in three (34 percent) has been actively job hunting for a higher salaried role.

Job Hunting 52

Job Hunting 2022 2023 Stress 52

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

If you didn’t ask this question during the interview process, you can always ask to speak to your potential employer again to get a view of the culture. The organisation should, firstly, have objectives and, secondly, they should give you confidence in the security of your job. The excitement only lasts so long! The culture.

Salary 100

Salary Interviewing AT&T Confidence 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Do you ever get that ho hum feeling about your job and know it is time to consider moving on? After four years at my previous job I knew it was time to go. She felt in her current job she was not being challenged and used to her potential and was thinking about making a change. When an opportunity came up, I went for it.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Don’t forget to download your handout before watching: Why Assistants Should Consider Certification Handout. It’s really about looking at the skills you need to succeed in your current job; be ready for new opportunities; and plan for your future. Why do some businesses say that you are over qualified and won’t hire you?

IAAP 100

IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 17, 2017

Don’t even get me started on the many ‘dry’ January’s I’ve started only to be scuppered by a large glass of Rioja. If you haven’t looked for a new role in a while you may find the whole process daunting. Don’t let the keyword algorithm scare you! Key word searches for Assistants.

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Agencies 2017 PowerPoint AT&T 100

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 15, 2016

t: 0207 758 4308. Our lovely friends over at Career Moves recently conducted a survey to find out how important salary is when looking for a new role. You will be surprised by the results. Here is Sarah with more details… Do we just want a good salary? Remember, you can ask questions in the interview about the office culture!

Salary 100

Salary Interviewing Social Media Agencies 100

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 2, 2016

For those that couldn’t attend the conference, here are the thoughts of Jessica Williams, Founder (and former assistant) at Sidekicks… . For those that couldn’t attend the conference, here are the thoughts of Jessica Williams, Founder (and former assistant) at Sidekicks… .

Agencies 100

Agencies Filing AT&T Skills 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2016

In the early days of a business so much needs to be accomplished at a tremendously fast pace so do expect to be given lots of different jobs (many of which will not be glamourous), work longer and nontraditional hours and generally muck in. This is the first thing that assistants who work at startups tell me. You think your role is varied?

2017 100

2017 Administrative Professionals Interviewing Environment 100

Make or Break Moments

MARCH 21, 2010

Is it a viable tool for networking and job hunting? Many claim you can and many claim you can’t. A pretty powerful collection of ideas – wouldn’t you say? The book is currently at the publisher and is expected to hit the book stores (print and Kindle/iPad versions) in April! And how do you measure it?

Social Media 100

Social Media 2009 Customer Service 2010 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt. If you’ve been doing the same job every year without any growth or increased responsibility, you really only have 2 years of experience that’s been repeated X amount of years. Thank you so much for having me! It’s great to be here! And once you’re in, you’re in.

Interviewing 40

Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40

Success

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Additionally, grandparents are returning to the workforce due to inflation or because they didn’t save enough for retirement. Grandparents on the precipice of job hunting and going back to work should use the tips above to ensure they are knowledgeable about the situations and workplaces they will be returning to.

Job Hunting 211

Job Hunting Resume Policies Skills 211

Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Event agenda or schedule: Knowing the key sessions and speakers will help you plan your time wisely and identify the discussions you don’t want to miss. A polished resume: If youre job hunting, having a few printed copies of your resume can be useful for spontaneous opportunities. And how can you get the most out of them?

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Networking Business Cards Agenda Confidence 130