When different people work together, their working styles can sometimes prevent them from being optimally productive. When this happens, both parties suffer and so does the productivity of the company for which they work. By identifying and analyzing your working style and that of your bosses, you can turn the situation around and create a scenario in which you and your bosses work together effectively.
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You may think that as an administrative assistant, you do not have very many - if any - responsibilities when it comes to maintaining employee relationships. However, in reality, nothing could be farther from the truth. Just as you are the first thing that most people will see or hear when they contact your company, you are also on the "front lines" when it comes to your employer?s relationship with his or her employees.
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What's going through a hiring manager's mind during an employment interview? The answer may surprise even the most experienced applicants. OfficeTeam, a leading staffing service specializing in the placement of highly skilled administrative professionals, has identified five things every job seeker should know about the interview process from the employer's point of view and offers tips addressing each one.
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Work/Life Balance, Learning Opportunities Have Greatest Impact on Job SatisfactionWant to know the way to an employee?s heart? Professionals interviewed by OfficeTeam identified work/life balance (28 percent) and opportunities to learn and grow (27 percent) as the top contributors to their job satisfaction. The results are in line with those from a similar survey in which managers were asked about the factors most tied to employee morale. More
Easier said than done, how not to be nervous in a situation like a job interview, is a precious skill own.
Let us start by understanding what gives rise to the nervousness - uncertainty, desire, vulnerability, high stakes, pressure and expectations. These are just some of the emotions that cause your heart to pound like a herd of elephants.
While you are not alone in experiencing such waves of emotion, you could be one of the few who know how to counter and control such feelings.
Let's see how some simple techniques can help us keep our calm;
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How many times have you had to redo something you've done or written? Or you think of a nuance that you forgot when you made a decision? As an introvert, I do this frequently (because we introverts - smart as we may be - need extra time to reflect). And it wastes my time, just like other peoples' errors waste their time and their employers' dollars.
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A large number of prospective employees and job seekers today turn towards resume building social sites. These are online resources that can help you create outstanding social media and traditional resumes. They also allow you to create a profile, edit resumes easily, print, share and have resumes reviewed by industry experts. Given below is a list of the top 10 such websites offering these services:More
Most assistants think that being organized is basic and every administrative professional knows you have to be well organized. Well, knowing it and actually doing it are two different things.
When you are not well organized, you will pay a price. And it won?t be economical! The price you pay is that everything you do will take longer to complete:
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Do You Know How to Keep Your Name Off the Layoff List? It's Not Just About Your ExpertiseIn spite of the continued layoffs, there are some professionals whose names will never be on the layoff list. Meloni Coaching Solutions, Inc. offers her advice to keep your name off the layoff list. more…  Interview & Meeting First ImpressionsWhether you are going to a conference or meeting with a new client, making a lasting first impression is important. These tips can help you make a great first impression. more…  Noise in the Office Can Cause StressNoise can be an irritant and the underlying cause of stress. According to a study low-level noise in open-style offices result in higher levels of stress and lower task motivation. more…  Want More Respect at Work? © 2008Discover a simple technique for gaining more respect so you can get your needs met and enjoy your life much more. Turn anger, fear, and other negative emotions into peace and confidence. more…  10 Tips for Reading People and Interpreting GesturesReading people and their body language can give you great insights into their true feeling. Here are 10 tips for reading people and helping you interpret body language and gestures. more… |
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