You've probably heard this many times before, and it's still a non-negotiable in interviewing etiquette: never speak poorly of a current or former employer! When it comes to articulating your reasons for leaving a job, maintaining professionalism and positivity is key. Even if it wasn’t a positive experience for you, it’s important to find a way to present the situation in the best possible light. This requires finesse and tact when it involves a toxic workplace culture or a difficult executive.
Building a positive and trusting relationship with your Executive Assistant is essential for a successful partnership. Trust is established by understanding one another’s communication styles, preferences, and goals. In order to achieve this, both parties need to create time to talk through company priorities, deadlines, and any potential challenges. Finding a great long-term EA is a gift so it is worth the upfront cost of your time and energy if you want to see a true return on your investment! ☞ keep reading …
This is a piece of feedback we consistently provide to our network because it holds such importance: please have a professional headshot for your LinkedIn profile! A professional headshot demonstrates your professionalism and sets the tone for your entire profile. Save the car selfies, night-out snapshots, and family portraits for platforms like Facebook and Instagram. ☞ keep reading …
In recent years, the role of the Executive Assistant has undergone a significant transformation. What was once a role primarily focused on administrative tasks has now evolved into a strategic partnership, with EAs acting as trusted extensions of their executives. EAs are now commonly taking on higher-level responsibilities like communications on behalf of the executive office, inbox management, and project management. ☞ keep reading …
Hiring an EA as a first-time founder can be a daunting task, but an EA can truly change your life and productivity. Here are some questions to ask yourself initially: ☞ keep reading …
In today's highly competitive job market, having a strong resume is essential. Your resume is your first impression on a potential employer, and since it can make or break your chances of getting an interview, it's crucial to get it right. Read on for how to craft a resume that will grab the recruiter’s attention and show them that you're the right candidate for the job. Let's start with the basics! ☞ keep reading …
Having a polished LinkedIn is not just recommended, it’s nearly required for standing out when applying for a new job. So much so, that it can be perceived as a red flag if someone either doesn’t have a LinkedIn or if it’s not put together with intention. If one of your 2017 goals is to make a career change, we recommend spending ☞ keep reading ...
Let’s be honest for a minute: 2020. What started with “roaring twenties” energy, quickly became a year characterized by unforeseen circumstances and uncontrollable changes. Memories canceled, jobs disrupted, national crises, rhythms unraveled and all around disappointments are likely a few of the things that probably come to mind when you hear “twenty-twenty.” While there were multiple pleasant surprises and surely good that came this calendar year, it’s often hard to remember or cherish those bright moments in light of the countless “negatives” that will forever be associated with this trip around the sun. ☞ keep reading …
Congratulations! You’ve landed the interview or maybe even snagged that networking conversation you’ve been dreaming about. You’ve already put in some work to get to this point (cue the tailored resume or countless cold messages) but you know the hardest part is still to come. You can practically hear the question being asked: “So, tell me about yourself.” ☞ keep reading …
An executive has a lot on their plate. Running an organization takes tremendous management, which can distract from time otherwise spent developing strategies for the company’s growth and success. Thankfully, two important roles exist to help free an executive’s time so they can focus on the bigger picture. ☞ keep reading …
Here at Bloom Talent, we have seen an increasing demand for hiring remote executive assistants over the last year. The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated this trend significantly, so we want to offer some helpful tips on how to best interview an executive assistant remotely. Many of these tips are based on our own experience conducting remote interviews as a partially remote team ourselves. ☞ keep reading …
In 2019, Bloom Talent decided to move our team out of an office and try out a remote model. So far remote has worked great for our team. We still meet weekly in-person at a coworking space, but largely work-from-home most other days. We have found working remotely to be hugely beneficial to our productivity and overall happiness because it provides more flexibility, work-life balance, and an ability to create our own schedule. This freedom empowers us to be smarter with our time and thus more productive. ☞ keep reading …
Imagine you had a great phone call with a recruiter for a role where your skills and experience are the perfect fit. The call went so well that you are expecting to be called back right away for a next round interview. Then when a few weeks go by, it surprises you to find out that they have moved forward with another candidate. ☞ keep reading …
Finding it hard to stay focused during the holidays? It’s a pretty common symptom of this time of year! The good news is that with a little bit of intention and focus you can make this last month of the year count. Why not finish the year strong? We know we want to! ☞ keep reading …
We hope you’re having a great summer! Summer is a good time to vacation, soak up some much needed vitamin D and take a small break from your job search since it’s traditionally the slowest time of year for hiring. ☞ keep reading …
Life can get really busy - so busy that it seems like there is never enough time to get in a good sweat.
There are SO many benefits to getting your body moving throughout the week. Exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve your well-being and mental health - it relieves stress, helps your sleep patterns, increases your self-esteem and boosts your overall mood and energy. ☞ keep reading …
Are you someone that loves the early morning? You ease out of bed and enjoy the early morning stillness and quiet time it provides. You enjoy that first cup of coffee or tea and happily sip it as start your meditation practice. Does this sound like you? If so - that is fantastic.
Perhaps not though. Do you instead find getting out of bed in the morning really tough? You hit snooze a few times and wait until the last minute to get out of bed, dressed and out the door. You check your phone first thing and then you roll into your day. Sound familiar? ☞ keep reading …
EQ - otherwise known as emotional intelligence - is a hot topic in hiring today. Most of our clients at Bloom Talent are specifically asking for candidates with a high EQ. Why? ☞ keep reading …
Have you ever been in a familiar conversation with someone and after listening to their story you find you have learned something new about them that left you engaged and wanting more? I know I have! ☞ keep reading …
One of the most commons questions we get from candidates as they are preparing for an interview with a company is, “what are the opportunities for growth in this role?” ☞ keep reading …
