Are Receptionists the Most Important Person in the Office

Are Receptionists the Most Important Person in the Office Today is  National Receptionists’ Day, a day to celebrate the role of professional receptionists and appreciate all the things that they  do for an organisation. To mark the occasion we have have put together a list of reasons why the  receptionists role, is one crucial to  the success of your business. Your receptionist is quite often the first person that a customer, candidate or client  interacts with  when making contact with your organisation, so they are essentially the face and voice of your company and for this reason they play an extremely important role in the representation of your organisation. Here are a few reasons why your receptionist could just be the most important person in your office: 1)  First impressions: Receptionists are often the first person and sometimes the only person that people have contact with when getting in touch with an organisation and their initial judgments of the business are based on their experience with this individual. First impressions are a driving force in business and therefore your receptionist is extremely influential, as their appearance, manners, knowledge and helpfulness reflect on the entire company. 2) Theyre resourceful: They  always seem to have the solution for problems that crop up at the most inconvenient of times.  A great receptionist is able to think fast, solve complications, and ensure that clients and customers feel that they’re in good hands. They can always handle tricky phone calls and make sure that everyones schedules are on track, keeping on top of everything that makes the business run smoothly. 3) Theyre a Jack-of-all-trades: You can rely on a receptionist for their flexibility and the ability to adapt to new situations. Whereas most employees in the office will focus on their own duties and do not necessarily get involved in other areas of the company, the receptionist interacts with people throughout the whole organisation and will get involved in all departments. They have a high awareness of the goings-on throughout the business for this reason and are very knowledgeable about the company, making them  the ideal person for customers to go to with questions. 4) They possess enviable organisation skills: Thanks to our receptionists, other employees have the time to get on with the work they are really there to do and is the  most valuable use of their time. Time managements is one of their real strong points and receptionists are great at juggling jobs and are also able to organise the duties of other staff members too when necessary. They always know where to find the documents, phone numbers and email addresses you need without a second thought and are always available to take messages and get in touch with necessary individuals. 5) Theyre great communicators: Communication skills are their best asset and not only do they have the ability to speak well  and convey information clearly, theyre also great  listeners, and are always willing to respond to clients needs and requests. They know how to keep their calm when under pressure and will never become flustered at several ringing phone lines, email requests and people  waiting at the front desk. Twitters Receptionist Hall of Fame: Happy #NationalReceptionistDay #teamexceptional pic.twitter.com/0Z2rwALHeV Evi (@bystevi) May 13, 2015 We are so grateful for everything you do, Stephanie Jeremy! Happy #NationalReceptionistDay pic.twitter.com/V8VweSSa4Y Dr. Steven Dayan (@drdayan) May 13, 2015 Its #NationalReceptionistDay! These beauties run the show at #DermalogicaUK HQ! Wed fall apart without them ? pic.twitter.com/H5WkoeOMdJ Dermalogica UK IRE (@DermalogicaUK) May 13, 2015 We want to say a huge thank you 2 our amazing Receptionist for all her hard work! #NationalReceptionistDay #naplesfl pic.twitter.com/TLEbnk9ShZ BarronCollierComp (@BCCompanies) May 13, 2015 A little gift ready for the receptionist in the morning ?? #excited @atli31 #NationalReceptionistDay @wearemitie pic.twitter.com/IqAGEZHgqh Stacy Collins (@MrsStacyC) May 12, 2015

Professionally Managed Job Search Outsource Your Job Search

Professionally Managed Job Search Outsource Your Job Search Managing a job search on your own can be tough. Especially if you are currently employed.Question: Who has 40 hours a week to dedicate towards job searching?Answer: Nobody!It’s no wonder so many people are asking about a professionally managed job search solution.Well today, you are in luck.In 2018, we are fortunate to have a professionally managed job search firm with a 100% track record of success.Finally, you have the choice to outsource your job search and pay someone to find you a job.What is a Professionally Managed Job Search Firm?Not to be confused with a headhunter or recruiter, a professionally managed job search firm is very different.In short, headhunters and recruiters are compensated by the hiring company. They are paid either a flat fee or percentage of the job seekers salary.Job search firms are the exact opposite. Rather than being compensated by the hiring company, these firms are compensated by the job seeker in order to conduct a job search on their behalf.As a job seeker, you may be leaning towards the free option. But wait a second, there are other factors to consider.A professionally managed job search firm can save you upwards of 20+ hours/week. A professionally managed job search firm is not limited to the companies they market you to. A professionally managed job search firm can help you negotiate a much higher salary. A professionally managed job search firm is less intimidating to hiring companies, marketing you as a free referral with no strings attached. A professionally managed job search firm can streamline your job search by 3 months on average.While the word “free” sounds tempting, cheaper is not always better.#1 Top Ranked Job Search FirmFind My Profession is the undisputed #1 top-ranked job search firm in the United States.With a focus on six-figure earners, Find My Profession offers a great value with a huge upside.After speaking with Mike Podesto, CEO Founder of Find My Profession, we got the inside scoop on the time line, cost, and success rate for their managed job search service.Professionally Managed Job Search CostShort Answer: $7,000 - $15,000.The cost to outsource your job search may seem like a great investment or a horrible waste of money. This all depends on how you value your time.A typical managed job search for six-figure+ earners will range anywhere from $7,000 - $15,000, depending on the position you are looking for.Professionally Managed Job Search TimelineShort Answer: 3-6 months.As you probably know, job searching takes time.According to The Balance Careers, (the #1 ranked article on Google for the phrase: “how long does it take to find a job”), you can expect to spend 1-month searching for every $10,000 you will make.So, if you are making $150,000 per year, you should expect to spend about 15 months searching for a job.After interviewing Mike Podesto, I learned that the average time spent searching for a job before one of his clients gets hired is about 3-6 months. His cli ent’s total earnings can range anywhere from $100,000 - $1,000,000 per year.Professionally Managed Job Search Success RateShort Answer: 100% Success Rate.While I can’t speak for every company out there, I can speak for Find My Profession.Since 2016, Find My Profession has successfully placed over 100 senior-level professionals into their dream jobs.I almost didn’t believe it when I was told that they have had a 100% success rate.The secret is in their strategic selection of new clients.While they commit to working with each client for up to 1-year, they purposefully choose clients that they are confident they can get hired in under 6-months.Their in-depth screening process allows both the company and client to feel comfortable moving forward with the professionally managed job search.Do You Need a Professionally Managed Job Search?A professionally managed job search is not for everybody.If you aren’t currently making six-figures, you may not need the extra assistance a job s earch firm can provide. Read this to find out if it makes sense for you to pay for a job.However, if you are making $100,000+, and you have ever wondered, “Why can’t I just pay someone to find me a job?”, your prayers have been answered.Schedule a free consultation with Find My Profession to learn more about the #1 professionally managed job search service in 2018.

What good mentoring looks like

What good mentoring looks like This is a guest post from Cassie Boorn. She is 25 years old, and she is a social media specialist at a large public relations firm. She is also a single mom to a six-year-old son, and they live in a town in Illionois with a population of 2000. I read Penelopes blog posts about abuse and bulimia and  failure and oral sex and I wondered if I could ever be that brave. I built my career by  becoming friends with big bloggers, and I  decided I wanted to make Penelope my friend. So I hired her for a career coaching session because I knew if we  talked on the phone she would remember me. After that I just kept  emailing her links to stuff I thought she would like and pitching her  for projects I was working on. She hated all of the projects I pitched her. Then I started sending her business ideas. I would send her an idea,  we would get on the phone and she would tell me why my idea wouldn’t  work, and then shed end up giving me career advice. Actually, she would just tell me I need to move out of my small town  because I must be miserable there. I was certain that I wasn’t miserable and because I make more than  almost anyone in my town, and I work from home so I can be with my  son. Here is the part where I tell you why you need a career coach it is  impossible to recognize the difference between being comfortable and  being stuck unless you have an outside perspective. Heres my day: I wake up and go right to the coffee pot while I tip-toe around the  house trying not to wake my son. I brush my teeth, decide to not take a shower, put my hair in a  ponytail, and  walk  to my office to start working. My son goes to school and then watches  movies in his bedroom while I have conference calls. I tell him I will  be done working at 4:30 but I don’t leave my office until 6:00. I  think about what to make for dinner and pretend to be cleaning the house but really just walk from room to room bored. We play a game, I  give him a bath, tuck him in and grab a beer. I normally start working  again or sit in front of the TV with more beer or sometimes I eat and  eat and then throw up because bulimia doesn’t stop when you have kids. I did this every single day and planned to until I was 36 and my son  went to college. Eventually I agreed with Penelope that I might need to move. Mostly out of fear of  telling her no. Penelope fixed my resume, and I looked at apartments in  Chicago and started to realize how miserable I was and I got really  sad at the life I had been living for the past two years. Here is the part when I tell you about me being gay. I have known I  was gay for a few years but was too scared to talk about it. I didn’t  tell Penelope because I planned on moving and then meeting a girl and  then I’d tell Penelope. I didn’t want to deal with it  now. Then I met a girl. I thought it would end quickly and life would go on  but two weeks in I had put a bazillion miles on my car visiting her  and wondering what I was going to do about moving. I got a job offer and they told me I could work from home and I  thought how perfect that would be because I could move to Peoria and  my girlfriend and I could live together with her son and my son and OMG MY LIFE IS SO GOOD. Except  I didn’t tell Penelope any of this because I hadn’t actually told  anyone I was gay, and I was too scared to tell Penelope I wasn’t moving,  so I avoided the topic. If you have read this blog for anytime at all  you can imagine how well that went. Penelope called me every day to talk  about moving. Every. Day. One day I got enough courage to talk to her about the idea of me not  moving and I said I might have a better plan than moving to Chicago.  What if I found a place closer to home but bigger than where I  currently live? What if I moved to Peoria? Direct quote: “Do not tell me ever again that Peoria is a good  alternative to Chicago. Not ever.” Then she asked if I was joking and I  wondered how I was going to tell her because I wasn’t sure how she  felt about gay people or gay marriage or any of that and I was afraid  she would hate me. Penelope called me at 6:30 in the morning one day with a solution, “I  think you are a big-picture person and just scared of the details so I  am going to help you.” It was then, at 6:30 in the morning, that I realized she wasn’t going  to give up on the idea of me moving. So I told her I fell in love. She was so happy for me. Then I told her I was gay. All I could hear was screaming. She was pissed. Livid. She had just spent six weeks calling me daily  and worrying about getting me to Chicago while I had hidden something  so big and so integral to who I was that she felt like every  conversation we had up to that point felt like a lie. She was pissed  that I had assumed she was so judgmental and hateful that she would  care that I was gay. This is the part where I give you career advice. You can’t hide who  you are and make genuine connections at work. Eventually it comes out  and you make everyone around you feel like they have been duped. If  you want a great career you have to have a good network and you have  to have good mentors and people can’t mentor you and be your network if they dont know you.

Fancy a job working in Careers helping students Intern Hannah tells all. University of Manchester Careers Blog

Fancy a job working in Careers helping students Intern Hannah tells all. University of Manchester Careers Blog Want to apply for my job? As my 12 month MGP role is coming to an end in September, maybe you’d be interested in filling the position? I don’t know what I want to do Smiling for my photos I had just graduated after completing a 3 year Psychology degree at Manchester. I still didn’t know what I wanted to do with my future. Having just come home from backpacking around Thailand and now being named a graduate, I realised it really was time to make a plan of action. I needed to take the next steps towards my exciting (and yes a bit scary) future. I felt clueless about so many things. What sector did I want to work in? Did I want to work for a private or public company? What skills would I like to use in my day to day work? Did I want to find a graduate scheme or an entry-level position? There were so many unanswered questions. So I focussed on what I did know. I knew I wanted to stay in the wonderful city of Manchester to be around friends. It would be great to find a position that lasted around 12 months where I could develop skills and get experience in a working environment. Then hopefully I’d be able to work out what I enjoyed and have experience on my CV that employers would love too. Finding the job On the hunt for something that ticked my criteria I looked on CareersLink. The Manchester Graduate Programme (MGP) advertised lots of full-time, paid 6-12 month roles available at the University and in businesses in Manchester. After looking through the roles I found a position in the Careers Service at the University of Manchester called ‘Information and Guidance Assistant’. It sounded really interesting so I sent off my CV and cover letter. The Application Process I got an interview!!! I prepared in advance using the Careers Service ‘Preparing for Interviews’ Guide and In-tray exercise practice. A few days later I received that all important phone call offering me the job. Needless to say it felt like a great achievement to have secured my first graduate position â€" so of course I celebrated with a trip to the shops for new work clothes. What is the job like? A week later in mid-September I started my new job. It felt really exciting to still be at the University but now as a staff member working in the Atrium. In my first week as part of my induction package I was welcomed with lots of friendly faces from the Careers Service team. As a student I never realised how big the team was! I observed appointments, went to meetings and was trained on the key parts of my job. Everyone was so welcoming; I instantly felt part of the team. On a daily basis I talk to students and graduates about work experience, internships, graduate jobs, part-time jobs, interviews and most things careers related. Over the phone, on Live Chat or at the Careers desk I give general careers advice and information and book appointments with our specialist Careers Consultants. Via email I help students access their CareersLink and give feedback on CV’s. I write exciting posts on our Facebook, Twitter and blog to help students, advertise job vacancies and promote our services. I’m responsible for ordering stock and creating exciting visual displays in our library and iZone. I also write careers information on the website and in our starting point guides. Outside of the job description I’ve had the chance to get involved in extra things too. I’ve been the leader of the walking challenge, written blog posts for the EatGreen2016 blog we created, organised events for consultants, designed webinars, delivered presentations, been a member of the environmental staff team, spoken at talks, attended interesting training courses and lots more. When I mentioned my interest in marketing my managers helped me try it out! I was asked to produce posters, conduct market research and was even given my own marketing projects. It’s a great job to try out new things to see what you enjoy. Oh and I can’t forget the social outings with the team and other MGP’s and lots of cake! What does it help you do next? What happens after? The Careers Consultants, who I now call friends and colleagues, have been more than happy to give me guidance on choosing my next step and preparing for interviews. Over the 12 months I’ve developed lots of transferrable skills that employers love to see. From giving advice to students I’ve developed communication and customer service skills. I’ve used time management skills when completing multiple tasks in a busy environment to meet deadlines. Posting on blogs and social media has enhanced my IT skills. I’ve also got that all-important ‘one year of work experience’ that a lot of employers look for. So with support from the Careers Service and a developing variety of skills in a work environment the next step really is open for you to choose. If this MGP role sounds like it would suit you, why not apply now? MGIP/16/360. CareersLink ID is 56436 . www.manchester.ac.uk/careerslink All Graduate Graduate-highlighted Make The Most of Manchester careers Getting started Internships job hunting jobs MGIP work experience

Tips For Creating a Construction Manager Resume

Tips For Creating a Construction Manager ResumeA construction manager resume needs to be a reflection of the achievements, including the results in terms of project time and cost, of the person applying for a position as a construction manager. It is therefore important to have a resume that clearly reflects the qualifications and skills required for the role. The following are some tips for creating a construction manager resume.The general structure of a construction manager resume includes career details, such as positions held, and educational details. Education should include how long the individual has been employed by a construction company, the type of experience held, and the dates of when the education was completed. Experience details include the projects that the individual has been involved with, the amount of work completed, and the work responsibilities the individual held. It should also include contact information, including email address, mobile phone number, and ad dress.The next step for a construction manager resume should include the skills required for the position. The resume must clearly reflect the skills necessary for the construction manager position and include details about the qualifications of the individual. The qualifications should include the applicant's relevant qualifications and skills including previous experience, education, educational level, and certifications.If you are the one applying for a construction manager position, you will need to show the company you are applying for that you are qualified to hold the position. You can do this by outlining how you were able to advance in the job. You can do this by listing out any awards or certifications that you received, or achievements that are relevant to the position. For example, you may have earned a degree in the field, or you may have worked in a variety of different construction jobs.An interesting construction manager resumes idea is to list out any areas that you want to improve upon. You can talk about the different things you want to improve upon that are relevant to the construction manager position, and then offer a few examples of where you see yourself improving on these skills. This way, you have a specific example of what you hope to accomplish in this new position.The construction manager resume also needs to contain information regarding any experience that you have held outside of your current job. You should list any jobs you held before you entered a construction manager position, as well as the years you have spent in those jobs. This could be on the human resources or finance staff at a construction company, or you may have worked in a position such as foreman, or foreman supervisor.A construction manager resume also needs to highlight any credentials you have obtained in regards to your construction management duties. This can include certifications such as 'black belt' and/or 'expert', which will show your proficiency. The certificate or expertise should be listed within a couple of lines of your construction manager resume.The construction manager resume is an essential part of the construction manager application process. It helps create a high-quality job search experience for the applicant, allowing them to highlight the specific skills, qualifications, and experience required for the construction manager position.

Essential Skills You Never See In A Job Listing That You Need - CareerAlley

Essential Skills You Never See In A Job Listing That You Need - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Not to call employers liars, but they dont always tell the truth. You see, businesses dont want people that can follow instructions. Well, they do, yet they need independent workers and men and women with drive, essential skills, ambition and common sense. Therefore, they leave a lot to the imagination and expect people like you to read between the lines. Those sneaky SOBs! Essential Skills To help you out, here are the skills they are looking for without saying a word. Photo by Mikael Kristenson on Unsplash Drivers License Unless its a driving position, the majority of employers dont state the requirement in black and white. But, it will come up in the interview before they offer you the job. Organizations dont want people they cant trust to make it in to work on a daily basis. Public transport is unreliable, and so are the people that depend on it from Monday to Friday. Plus, the job may require you to meet with clients and conduct meetings. Anyone that jumps off a bus instantly loses their credibility in negotiations! A CDL test is a specialist qualification whereas a regular driving license is a general requirement. Storytelling A marketing firm will probably say something like has to be able to weave compelling stories across multiple channels. For the most part, there is nothing as pretentious in a typical job listing. Still, it doesnt mean employers arent looking for storytellers theyre just searching for a different type. Data analysts among you, for example, should be able to condense and present info in the simplest form. IT technicians have to figure out the businesss needs and convince bosses to invest. Both of these are a form of storytelling in their own right. Teamwork Photo by rawpixel.com on Unsplash Okay, so this one isnt a secret. Still, its imperative to mention is because of the rise in technology. Nowadays, resumes are full of tech talents as employers need modern workers. Of course, it doesnt mean they have ditched their morals in the quest for better productivity. Today, as in the past, collaboration skills are as essential as ever before because the company is one living, breathing organism. So, along with fluent in Microsoft Office, applicants should provide examples of how this helped the team. Otherwise, companies dont want to waste their time on a lost cause. Conflict Resolution There is no hard evidence to back up the claim, yet there is feeling employees are hypersensitive. One misunderstood word and they can fly into a spiral of anger and hate. Once HR gets involved, the situation escalates out of the hands of the business, and thats dangerous. Therefore, employers want people that can resolve issues without putting moral at risk. It may be as simple as finding a way to deal with feedback or talking respectfully to peers and colleagues. Can you think of any skills which werent on the listing but that popped up regardless? LinkedIn Learning Price: LinkedIn Learning provides over 10,000 business, technology, and creative skills development courses designed for in-depth instruction and just-in-time microlearning Enhance Your Skills We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to find the opportunities that help you grow your best career. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search

Only in Copenhagen - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Only in Copenhagen - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Yes, I actually saw this on my way to a meeting. File this under things youd only see in Copenhagen. Have a fantastic weekend :) Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related