Success

MARCH 26, 2022

But real life, with its monthly bills and gaps in resumes, requires more careful thought. The pandemic has provided many examples of how work can exist outside of the 9 to 5 confines, from a shorter sabbatical or a shift in responsibilities to going freelance and more project-based assignments. Why do I want to leave?

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Job Advice Blog

MAY 15, 2010

It’s a competition for sure, and only, say, five résumés might be considered for invitations to face-to-face interviews. The Interview Congratulations! All of those who have been invited to interview stood out too and could potentially take the job, meaning that they have the skills for it. Now the real competition starts.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Your facilitator will walk you through step-by-step as you work on your project. Dana Buchanan is a 20 plus year professional assistant with a passion for writing and offers a unique and professional perspective to projects and brainstorming sessions! Dana is also available to speak to small groups.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 22, 2008

I sent out a HARO request the other day asking for input on resume do's and dont's. I was flooded with so many good suggestions I couldn't use them all for my Gannett News Service and USAToday.com column, so I'm offering you a great deal today: Super resume advice at no cost to you! (I No kidding. Lijit Search.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 4, 2019

a copy of your resume, examples of projects completed such as forms, spreadsheets, graphs, etc. Dana Buchanan is a 20 plus year professional assistant with a passion for writing and offers a unique and professional perspective to projects and brainstorming sessions! I personally learned a lot from that breakout session.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion. Before you begin working with your first freelancer, it’s a good idea to have project management strategies in place to help you make the most of their expertise.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 25, 2019

Whether you are or are not planning a job/company change tracking your projects, career education, extra duties, and tasks learned (or expanded) should be added to your resume/ career portfolio. Resume/portfolio updates should go hand in hand with your yearly evaluation process; supporting professional and personal advancement.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 11, 2008

Thank you for coming in for an interview today. Well, let's talk about this project you mention on your resume where you headed up the team that brought in a very lucrative project." "You We have several other candidates to interview, so I appreciate you coming in." "Welcome, Ms. Oh, thank you for calling me.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Dana Buchanan is a 20 plus year professional assistant with a passion for writing and offers a unique and professional perspective to projects and brainstorming sessions! Dana is also available to speak to small groups.

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Success

OCTOBER 27, 2023

She enjoyed her work, coordinated off-site projects, stayed late, came in early, took on multiple leadership roles at once and performed many tasks outside her job description. Now, progressive workplaces and initiatives such as The Mom Project are reframing that conversation and training parents to proceed with confidence.

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Success

MARCH 25, 2024

Even if he interviewed for a position, “when they had a chance to experience my intelligence and my character, once the conviction popped up, no one said, ‘He seemed like a good kid, let me call him back and find out more. We have a strong re-entry program that offers interview skills, resume writing and financial literacy,” McCracken says.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2019

Dana Buchanan is a 20 plus year professional assistant with a passion for writing and offers a unique and professional perspective to projects and brainstorming sessions! Dana is also available to speak to small groups.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Accept projects that challenge you. Dana Buchanan is a 20 plus year professional assistant with a passion for writing and offers a unique and professional perspective to projects and brainstorming sessions! Find your inner circle of support and actively connect with them. Set stretch goals. Celebrate accomplishments enthusiastically.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2019

During the open discussion, small groups shared programs and apps they use to better coordinate their time, organize files, collaborate with their team, and even track personal projects. Trello – Project and task management that is shareable and used to coordinate work projects, even personal planning, and projects.

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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. Below are a few: Throughout the year track each project and goal progress, additional duties added and positive feedback from others.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 3, 2018

Collaboration and efficiency is enhanced when a team works together, even if not on a particular project, unity leads to productivity. Anticipate upcoming projects and deadlines. When you share a part of your uniqueness with a workplace you connect with that position. Connection brings comfort and control. Engage your team.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

Dana Buchanan is a 20 plus year professional assistant with a passion for writing and offers a unique and professional perspective to projects and brainstorming sessions! Dana is also available to speak to small groups. www.danabuchanan.com.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 7, 2019

Dana Buchanan is a 20 plus year professional assistant with a passion for writing and offers a unique and professional perspective to projects and brainstorming sessions! Dana is also available to speak to small groups.

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Job Advice Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection Are you getting paid as a 1099 Contractor?

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Success

JUNE 20, 2023

Study the interviews, speeches, biographies and autobiographies of successful men and women. Categorize projects and tackle related tasks together. Instead, bundle related projects together and tackle them all at once,” says Firas Kittaneh, co-founder of Amerisleep. Then do the same things until you get the same results.

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Job Advice Blog

JUNE 16, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection While in Transition, Focus–But on What? Landing Expert is a premier career-coaching service with the objective of preparing job seekers for interviews.

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Job Advice Blog

APRIL 24, 2010

To start with, record brief greetings on both your answering machine at home and your mobile phone, and project a clear, mature, businesslike, and overall positive message. This is probably the single most important document you’ll be evaluated by, and it will determine whether the hiring folks want to invite you to an interview or not.

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Job Advice Blog

JULY 11, 2010

You need to project a friendly and helpful image of yourself: Let the other person talk. Who wants to be associated with a Sorrowful Sue or a Negative Ned? It’s a big enough burden just to be in transition, and others usually don’t want to hear about someone else’s problems. Don’t monopolize the conversation.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What? Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview!

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Allwork

JULY 29, 2024

A friend of mine who runs a very large HR system, she said the other day that they get a five to one response on resumes for job applications if remote work or hybrid work is included within the job description. Again, evaluate from the external perspective of this project. How are they sifting resumes? It’s so new.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Dana Buchanan is a 20 plus year professional assistant with a passion for writing and offers a unique and professional perspective to projects and brainstorming sessions! Dana is also available to speak to small groups.

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Job Advice Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

You want to project a positive personal brand. Hiring managers ‘Google’ the names of people they are interviewing and those they are considering interviewing. This is because these documents are the first thing people see about you. Your documents should match in terms of font selection, layout, and style.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 30, 2007

Be honest: The last time you went to a job fair, did you do more than fill out a couple of applications or toss your resume at a recruiter? When you speak, make sure you keep your head up and pointed toward the interviewer. Job fairs can get noisy – don’t shout, but project your voice clearly. Take notes and get names.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 14, 2011

.  One of our interns is working on several social media related projects for us.    Several of our interns are doing the filming and editing for one of our online video projects.    Our projects plans need to be more detailed and we need to stay on top of things a bit more than we usually do. 

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2018

Dana Buchanan is a 20 plus year professional assistant with a passion for writing and offers a unique and professional perspective to projects and brainstorming sessions! Dana is also available to speak to small groups.

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Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

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. Bear in mind, I had been recruited or referred into my past couple of roles, so my resume hadn't been top of mind for a while.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 21, 2007

I've done hundreds and hundreds of interviews over more than 20 years as a journalist, but the ones that I remember most are with people who are facing enormous challenges in their lives, but who somehow manage to get up every day and go to work. One of those interviews was with a woman who had been diagnosed with breast cancer.

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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. Get a mentor.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2019

If your company does not currently have a monthly or quarterly administrative professional meeting opportunity this project is a great goal to set. Dana Buchanan is a 20 plus year professional assistant with a passion for writing and offers a unique and professional perspective to projects and brainstorming sessions!

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On The Job

JULY 23, 2008

There's the business of writing the resume. You'll have to go on interviews, and that ranks right up there with with having someone wax your entire body. How to recognize that it's time to get the resume together? You're not part of a project that is expected to bring in big money or spend big money. Not so fast.

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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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Eco-Office Gals

JULY 15, 2013

Two pairs of fictitious resumes were sent off to job listings found around the web, and researchers found that individuals who listed self-employment as their last position were 63% less likely to receive what they requested for salary, or even land an interview at all. Ask for Referrals.

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