LinkedIn Profiles vs. Resumes: Similarities and Differences
- Written by Alan Carniol
A question that might have been bothering you for a long time now is: “Should my LinkedIn profile be the same as my resume?” You might be wondering what the difference is between the two and if they both need to have the same content or not.
Interview Questions: What is the Worst Feedback You’ve Received?
- Written by Alan Carniol
While being a flight attendant is commonly mistaken as an easy job or a glamorous occupation, people need to start realizing that it’s not. Sure, they get to see different countries and meet many kinds of people, but that doesn’t mean that they have the easiest job in the world.
Why Having a 30-60-90 Day Business Plan Is Worth It
- Written by Alan Carniol
Searching for a job is challenging most of the time – really challenging. Particularly in tough economic times and when unemployment is widespread, job hunting becomes a hard thing to deal with. During times of economic crisis, competition for every job position is especially tight.
Interview Questions: How to Deal with Unhappy and Unsatisfied Family Members of a Patient
- Written by Alan Carniol
More often than not, you will be tested by the members of a patient’s family. They might challenge your knowledge of and compassion regarding the work you do. Sometimes they will be unpleasant with you, especially when they’re not happy with the treatment you’re providing to the patient.
Dos and Don’ts for Overqualified Job Seekers
- Written by Alan Carniol
In any interview process, there will always be those candidates who don’t seem to perfectly fit in the position they are applying for. It’s either they lack the skills that are needed for the job, or they simply don’t have the right attitude.
Interview Questions:Talking about How You Prioritize Work as an Administrative Assistant
- Written by Alan Carniol
As a secretary or an administrative assistant, your ability to prioritize work is an important part of the job. You perform a range of administrative tasks such as:
Dos and Don’ts When Explaining Why You Are Job Hopping
- Written by Alan Carniol
Job hopping, or the practice of changing jobs frequently in a very short period of time, is often thought of as career suicide. Some hiring managers see job hoppers as flaky and unreliable because they changed jobs so many times.
Interview Questions: Talking about Boundaries in Counseling Relationships
- Written by Alan Carniol
Counseling involves two people – the counselor and the client – and the relationship between them is a special one. Counseling is a way to provide someone with an opportunity to deal with his or her difficulties and emotions.
What You Should Know about Control Freak Bosses
- Written by Alan Carniol
No one in this world is perfect. We all know that line. Some people, especially those who have authority over others, would like to think of themselves as perfectionists, yet in fact they are not. Even perfectionists have their own little imperfections. Admit or not, you also have imperfections.
Interview Questions: What Accounting Systems have You Used, and What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Each?
- Written by Alan Carniol
Accounting systems are organized set of manuals and computerized accounting methods, controls, and procedures. They are established to gather, record, classify, summarize, analyze, and interpret information to present accurate and timely financial data for management decisions.
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4 Ways to Get Honest Feedback If You Didn’t Get the Job
- Written by Alan Carniol
Sometimes, no matter how much you’ve prepared for an interview, the position is still not meant for you. It feels especially bad when you find out that it was a close call but was given to another candidate. This can be demoralizing, but you can benefit from honest post-interview feedback, if you can get it.
Interview Questions: Talking about Keeping and Organizing Company Records
- Written by Alan Carniol
Record management is the planning, controlling, directing, organizing, training, promoting, and other managerial activities which involve the life cycle of information, including its creation, maintenance, and disposal. For any company to have an organized and accurate record management system, be it manual or electronic, they must have a secretary who has exceptional record management skills.
Resigning from Your Current Job – 10 Signs That You’re Doing the Right Thing
- Written by Alan Carniol
Have you thought about quitting your job? Do you have doubts and concerns? Are you wondering whether resigning is the right thing to do?
Interview Questions: What do you think are the most important abilities a receptionist should have?
- Written by Alan Carniol
Every office that presents itself to the public requires a receptionist that is presentable and well-mannered in dealing with customers. For someone to get hired in this job and succeed, he or she must possess the right skills and abilities.