6 Steps for Improving Your Workplace Communications Skills

There is no doubt about it – good communications skills are an essential part of every workplace. Good communications makes workplaces more effective and more efficient. Conversely, poor communications skills can hurt workplace efficiency and morale in many ways....

Advice For Writing Outstanding Cover Letters

Cover letters are possibly the single most neglected part of any resume. Some people dread them so much that they either briefly gloss over them or they decide to completely omit them. Both of these strategies are big mistakes. A well written cover letter can draw...

6 Ways to Retain Good Employees

Most employers strive to retain good employees and at the same time weed out ones who are not as productive as they desire. In fact, this is one way that successful companies maintain their edge over the competition. Therefore, it is incumbent upon employers to...

Commonly Asked Interview Questions for Executive Assistants

Our company, and our clients for that matter, wants to make sure that only the best, most qualified candidates for any given position are hired.  Doing so saves money, time and effort for our clients and for potential job candidates.  Because proper...

Tips for Getting Along with Co-Workers

Modern workplaces are an amalgamation of many personality types.  Some personalities are easier to get along with while others are shall we say challenging.  People with different styles, different backgrounds, and different work ethics must come together...

Tips for Making Your First Day on the Job a Success

So you’ve finally done it.  After days, weeks and perhaps even months of making endless calls, pounding the pavement and interviewing with several companies you’ve landed that dream job.  You can finally breathe a sigh of relief.  Right?  Wrong!  Now comes the tricky...