Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 19, 2013

Can you possibly write a blog piece on how to know the red flags/warning signs in an interview of a second assistant? She interviewed well! Interviews are tricky because no one will admit or see themselves as NOT a team player or admit to being difficult. She's awful and does not work well with the team. I was fooled!!

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JUNE 6, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection Want to Change Career? What Does It Take? > What does the job-changing individual have to offer a potential employer? >

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JUNE 29, 2010

This exercise will allow you to learn more about yourself and promote increased self awareness. Hiring managers ‘Google’ the names of people they are interviewing and those they are considering interviewing. Research the industry. How do you even know what you think you are interested in is a real interest?

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

I heard about the job when they promoted it on Twitter," she says. "I I asked for more details and then sent in my resume." Within weeks, she was called in for an interview and then offered the job. "To He also started a blog called TheSkoolofLife.com , which combined his love of surfing with lessons he was learning in his life.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I was interviewed earlier this month and so I pasted it below. For any readers of my blog and my column , you’ll know I hail from Japan and also consider myself an Angeleno! When people would ask me in interviews, my first answer was, “No nepotism here!” Thank you so much for taking your time to speak with us.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 8, 2015

Well, friends, let me start this blog post by saying one thing: I’m still alive! I was promoted from corporate trainer to program lead in three months. My very first official interview resulted in a job offer, which I declined (with great anxiety!). Three months later, I was promoted to Program Lead. I know, I know.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 8, 2015

Well, friends, let me start this blog post by saying one thing: I’m still alive! I was promoted from corporate trainer to program lead in three months. My very first official interview resulted in a job offer, which I declined (with great anxiety!). Three months later, I was promoted to Program Lead. I know, I know.

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On The Job

JULY 29, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 29, 2010 Treating Job Candidates Badly: Why It May Come Back to Haunt Employers Everyone has a bad interview story. Have you ever been treated badly in an interview?

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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! So, it's best to search for temporary, short-term admin work via temping, volunteering, applying for part time work so you have something to put on your resume.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). You can hang out with your friend and informally conduct an informational interview.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2013

I see more and more people following my blog or Twitter each week! To conduct a job hunt confidentially, only tell those people you MUST (the recruiters you are interviewing with, etc). This may mean interviewing before work, during lunch, after work, or on the weekends. Happy Friday, everyone! And welcome to new readers!

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Well, I sit home all day sending out resumes to evil trolls who won't even return a phone call, and then I watch Ellen and Oprah, to make sure I'm up on all the celebrity news before settling in to surf the Internet for endless hours while eating an entire bag of out-of-date Cheetos I bought at the dollar store. Seize the day. Tell everyone.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

I would like to get better assignments, promoted, or get a raise before a few more years go by. In this manner, when you go into job interviews you can bring all the sales presentations or documents you put together into a portfolio to showcase your work. We discussed it at length and I “have” my boss’ support.

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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. I did very well on my interviews and it's down to me and one other EA who already has a full time job. Thanks again for all your informative blogs!!! You wrote, “I did very well on my interviews and it's down to me and one other EA who already has a full time job.”

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Eat Your Career

JULY 23, 2010

Workbooks Stress Management Workbook Time Management Magic Reinvent Your Career Workbook More Tasty Goodness Career Management Consulting Job Interview Coaching Resume Revision Group Training & Public Speaking Eat My WHAT?! This week, I was a guest posting fool. Check them out! Illuminated Mind Modite Ms.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 10, 2017

AKA – Kiyomi’s 10 Tips for Setting Up Your Social Media & Internet Presence Safely to Improve Your Job Search & to Protect Yourself They say that the interview starts even before you’ve walked through the door and it’s true. I got an actual interview out of it too. This way all of your accounts are separate.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

And that, my friends, could be disastrous at a time like this when we should all be actively promoting ourselves in the marketplace. In short, your brand is your brand regardless of the medium." -- Justin Foster, founder/partner, Tricycle * "We recently interviewed an individual for a C-level position with our company. to "Joshua P.

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Eat Your Career

JULY 21, 2010

Workbooks Stress Management Workbook Time Management Magic Reinvent Your Career Workbook More Tasty Goodness Career Management Consulting Job Interview Coaching Resume Revision Group Training & Public Speaking Eat My WHAT?! Why go through the hassle of building a resume? Illuminated Mind Modite Ms.

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On The Job

AUGUST 17, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Dont Be Pond Scum I dont know anyone who likes having a life upturned. Karen, That's a great point about dealing with it and moving on.

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Brilliantly Better

AUGUST 19, 2010

Dragos Roua – Brilliantly Better The Personal Development Blog Home About me Top posts Archives Downloads Audio Recommended Products Contact How To Build Reputation With A Blog – Clearly State Your Expertise by dragos on August 19, 2010 · 16 comments in Blogging , Money & Wealth Tweet ??That’s How obvious?

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On The Job

AUGUST 5, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, August 5, 2010 Are You Willing to Step Down the Career Ladder? Many of us identify ourselves by what we do for a living. from folks just meeting one another.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

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 Thank you so much and I intend to come back to your blog often.

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On The Job

MAY 18, 2009

Still, I have to wonder if employers arent passing over resumes with job candidates over 45, or if theyre taking one look at the gray hair and thinking: "Next!" At the same time, I interviewed 59-year-old Bob Brandon, an experienced landscape architect who has had to move in with his daughter in Missouri after being laid off.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 12, 2010

Workbooks Stress Management Workbook Time Management Magic Reinvent Your Career Workbook More Tasty Goodness Career Management Consulting Job Interview Coaching Resume Revision Group Training & Public Speaking Eat My WHAT?! She is the perfect example of a person who consciously makes a decision to wake up each day and smile.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

“First of all I would like to say thank you for the wealth of incredibly useful and generous advice on your blog! Dear SH, Glad you enjoy my blog! Any recruiter who sees your resume and finds out you used to be a lawyer will silently wonder the following questions. If the fit isn’t close enough, they toss or file your resume.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 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 She said it wouldnt look good on my resume if I was seen as a job hopper.

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OCTOBER 22, 2023

Ronald Reagan CONNECT WITH NICKI Nicki on LinkedIn Article Nicki contributed to on BCG’s blog – The Heart of CEO Effectiveness ABOUT NICKI Nicki Cave is currently the Administrative Services Director for the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) Dallas EA/AA team. So I When interviewed, I don’t. It’s higher pay.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 28, 2012

You can also use your experience to teach on topics such as productivity, personal finance, balancing work and life, self-promotion and marketing, or anything that allows you to position yourself as an expert. Once you’ve delivered a few successful lessons, add your teaching credentials to your resume and About page.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 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 I like your blog. This post has been removed by a blog administrator.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, September 9, 2010 Should You Feel Sorry for Your Boss? Could That Promotion Be a Career-Killer? Thanks for your comments. Are You Boring Your Network Silly?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2014

Came across your blog while doing some research for a position I'm interviewing with on Monday. As I mentioned, I'm interviewing for a very high profile position next week for a Chairman of a major international company. And congrats on landing the interview! Today’s question comes from a new reader! “Hi.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

I am writing at another site while blogging here as well. Sign up with the major job hunting sites with your resume and profile, join social network sites geared towards work, and meet with every temp agency in town just to be safe. I welcome questions at both places. Hope these answers help you.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, February 10, 2010 5 Ways to Avoid Freaking Out About Networking Hear that? That growling noise? Instead, it’s time to get on the phone or go out to lunch. I just networked!"

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Attract The Cream Candidates Clearly, the target of recruitment is to draw in the best applicants and given that individuals react preferably to visuals over composed text-based media, gone are those times where a simple blog was sufficient to work with.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

It says a lot when your boss wants to grow you within the company and promote you. 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.

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On The Job

APRIL 27, 2010

I interviewed many of them, and their stories stayed with me. I interviewed employers and asked them the same question: "What does it take to get a job these days?" Is it time to ask for a pay raise or promotion? Making a five year plan--don't they ask that in the interview? But Im starting to breathe a little easier.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, December 28, 2009 10 gifts to give your career As the gift-giving season draws to a close, it’s time to remember that you still have one more gift left to bestow: The gift of a better career.

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