Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 10, 2017

Hello New & Returning Readers, About 2 years ago I wrote an in-depth post about how I job hunt. Have more than one phone number and email address - Besides your personal cell number from your iPhone, get another free number just for job hunting or work. So I figured, now would be a good time for part 2.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Add your LinkedIn profile to your email signature. Write your own blog and put the link in your profile. I don’t usually advocate the use of a Premium Account but if you are actively job seeking this will help as you can email people outside your usual network. First things first, create a bespoke LinkedIn URL.

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JANUARY 26, 2015

The description lists all of the core skills (diary and email management, travel arrangements, expenses etc) followed by one or two more bullet points relating to tasks designed specifically for the role (managing in-house IT software, supporting certain departments, managing social media for the organisation for example).

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2013

Following on from Monday’s blog here are another five interview question and answers specifically for assistants. Remember that you can always say during the interview that you will go away and think about their offer and then negotiate over the phone or by email. How do you work within a team?

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On The Job

DECEMBER 29, 2011

"I think there are a lot of people looking for other jobs these days because they've been working really hard and holding onto jobs for a long time that they don't love," says Hannah Morgan, a career and job-search consultant who writes the Career Sherpa blog. Susan Joyce, editor and publisher of Job-Hunt.org, agrees.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

Google for the UTA list and sign up for all email lists and job boards for the entertainment industry, network with people you know, send your resume and cover letter snail mail to every company you want to work at to the attn of the recruiting department, and establish an online presence so headhunters find you via LinkedIn and job sites.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Welcome back to my blog! As you know I only blog when I feel inspired and hopefully feel that I have some wisdom or tips to impart. OR if you want to EMAIL me why you would PAY to hire someone like me, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Dear New & Returning Readers, Helloooooo, everyone!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

Thank you so much for taking up this blog. Dear LM, I am so happy you like my blog! I've been blogging for about 4 years now so that's a lot of material! Whenever I look for a job, I send out over 200 individual emails telling people what I've been up to. Thank you in advance for your response."

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 22, 2020

I f you’ve been a long time reader of my blog, you know that I believe personal and professional development are closely related. And anyone can email me questions and I respond only via this blog, not to your personal address. I hope all of you are doing well and are staying safe.

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On The Job

AUGUST 28, 2009

This is the URL to my "Use Twitter for the job hunt" post: [link] August 30, 2009 10:28 PM Anita said. I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often. Thanks, Miriam. Remember your Twitter page will be a reflection on you as an employee!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Do a great job. Do a great job and learn to negotiate to a better salary or when you job hunt after you've gained a lot of experience. And anyone can email me questions and I respond only via this blog, not to your personal address. You can just write “Thx!” It usually takes me 3-4 days to answer.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I've been reading your blog for a couple of years and I find it to be incredibly entertaining and insightful. I have a quick question that hopefully you can answer quickly, and doesn't need to be on your blog -- unless you feel someone else may benefit. To email her expressing my interest and why I would be great in the role?

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? I am job hunting right now and notice that the majority of companies are asking for two or more skill sets. I just took my OM exam this weekend and am awaiting the result. I am excited. The BEST is yet to come! – Stacie Perrine Pinto.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

“I just came across your blog and really enjoy the information you posted! When you job hunt keep this in mind. And anyone can email me questions and I respond only via this blog, not to your personal address. Don't forget to follow this blog too. I was wondering about career path.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 11, 2011

Here are the 10 types of tests I've encountered during my job hunts. Another variation of this test is to write a sample email or letter to a client or vendor. You are to outline a breakdown of your budget, pitch your event, and also write a memo/email inviting everyone. What other types of tests have you come across?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

I love your question because no one has ever asked this question on the blog. I started this blog while temping/job hunting and I was allowed to write or do personal side projects as long as it was not interfering with my work. I do applaud you for NOT talking to him about it. I mentored other younger assistants.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

I was so excited to see your email and as I read it, I thought it would eventually end on a high note. However, to shed some light on culture and the business world for any readers who are young, new to EA work, or going through the same thing, I want to address your email in its entirety. I will definitely answer your question.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

I'm so glad I found your blog. For any new readers, I will answer your entire email line by line and explain general information which may or may not apply to you, and give you some things to ponder. I’m sorry to hear that a job you loved moved cities so you had to find your current role. station for almost 2 years.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Comment by Sravan on September 29, 2010 @ 5:47 am Trackbacks Reading Eyes in Face Reading | Reading Gestures Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Thanks for visiting!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

“I love your blog and really appreciate your insights and advice. Thanks again for all your informative blogs!!! I will answer your questions by addressing your entire email and I will answer from two perspectives - 1) I used to and still sometimes work in a recruiting capacity and 2) as a job applicant and EA.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 13, 2016

I came across your blog and found it so informative and interesting. I landed my dream job a year ago, I absolutely loved it and had plans to stay for the very long-term. Dear BL, I am so happy you found my blog! Congrats on the dream job! Here is their question: "Hi! That's when the universe lowered the boom on me!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

For any readers of my blog and my column , you’ll know I hail from Japan and also consider myself an Angeleno! 6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt. I’m calling and leaving messages everywhere, via email too. What makes an email get a response from a busy person? Where did you go to school?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Dear JH, Thank you for reading my blog! You ask a very good question and I'm so glad you are being proactive with your job hunt and career. When I started out, no one really had a website/blog/Twitter/Facebook/MySpace so I just opened up the YellowPages and called every single one. Best, Kiyomi :).

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

It was very kind of them to take the 30 secs to email me and say thank you back. As I job hunt for the RIGHT position, I'm always curious how I can make sure I end up at another company where the people are happy, positive, and fun to work with. It's the little things that matter!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Since my last email to you, I have found an executive assistant position. Aside from what I will write below, you should consider re-reading my post from July 2011 titled The Realities of Job Hunting As a High Level Executive Assistant. I can only go off of what you state in your email. Thank you for being a loyal reader!

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