Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Home About Me Advertise The 4 Most Difficult Interview Questions By The Professional Assistant on Friday, November 23, 2007 Filed Under: Job Seeking A re you going in for an interview for that dream job? What kind of salary are you looking for? Are you just looking for a job that can tie you over until you find that dream job?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Still trying to keep up with my blog and column to answer your great questions and comments! The most popular question on this column is about salary and this is the answer I wrote: How much can the best executive assistants earn in a year? 3) I answered a similar question on my blog and wrote 10 TIPS so please look at this answer too!

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

JANUARY 10, 2024

She offered a proposal for a revised onboarding plan to the HR team, including the fact that she would be the project leader with a revised salary to go along with the plan. In addition to already having excellent organizational, communication, and scheduling skills, many administrative professionals also can flex the following skills.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 22, 2008

Tags: pet peeves on resumes job resumes resume advice interview advice how to write a resume resumes interview great resume.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Can I borrow them for this interview? ” When I listen to acceptance speeches and for that matter, read interviews or listen to podcasts with famous people, I notice when they make it sound like they achieved success all on their own, alone. 100% certain. I like your earrings better than mine with this outfit.

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JANUARY 20, 2022

Or if you’re into reading, you can read our detailed blog here. Date of application, offer, joining date, skills, previous employer, salary, position applied for, etc. These systems allow agency recruiters to collaborate on jobs, submit candidate information to clients & collect interviewer feedback.

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Who's the Real Boss?

JANUARY 10, 2019

And in this day and age, whilst we still battle internally in business with the out-dated stereotypes attached to our roles, we also often find these stereotypes creeping into the job descriptions and accompanying advertised salaries for our roles, creating silly perceptions for everyone to see and stereotypes that really do become inescapable.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 8, 2013

New Data Reveals Why Freelance Writers are Smart from the Make a Living Writing blog provides an excellent summary of the information contained in the 2013 MBO Partners State of Independence report. Another article on this topic is The "New Professionalism" from the oDesk blog.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Should You Tell How Much Money You Make? People don’t want the boss or human resources to think they’re not grateful to have a job if they question their salary.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

A few years ago, I interviewed to be the executive assistant to the CEO of a biomedical company. And right there and then, I politely, but firmly ended the interview. I walked out of an interview with the CEO of a major biomedical company because he didn’t believe in investing in admins. Yes, you read that correctly.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 13, 2008

Someone asked me the other day what my salary was. Years ago we were taught never to reveal our salary. I was so excited about getting a steady salary that I wrote the amount in my calendar on each payday. I think it is to the employer's benefit that we don't discuss salary. I was taken aback. That is my own business.

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Job Advice Blog

MARCH 21, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection While in Transition, Are You Keeping Pace with Technology? In this blog I want to limit my intent to two areas when I talk about technology. Read my blog.

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On The Job

MAY 11, 2010

Among his suggestions: Don’t be the first interview. The strongest contenders for a job are often those interviewed last, because they’re recalled easier by hiring managers. Try to find out if anyone else has been interviewed when they call you for an appointment. During an interview, focus on what you can do for an employer.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 3, 2015

There are two main points I want to make in this blog: An administrative certificate or certification does not guarantee success, a salary increase, new title or promotion. Hiring managers look for these traits and so do C-Suite executives when interviewing for a new assistant. Investment in oneself.

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Eco-Office Gals

JULY 15, 2013

In a recent blog published by the Wall Street Journal , writer Rachel Emma Silverman points out something that looks logical at first glance. Self-employed workers tend to land fewer jobs with established companies. The good news is that the green industry is hiring jobs ranging from manufacturing to project planning and sales.

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Job Advice Blog

JULY 13, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection So, How about a Career Coach? Payment is made up front and varies, but it’s in the range of 5 percent of a candidate’s annual salary. Read my blog.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 11, 2023

.” From her starting $18,000 salary, Low-Kramen would negotiate each year with Dukakis directly, since there’s no human-resources department for such roles. Today, Low-Kramen said, a starting salary for a celebrity personal assistant on call 24/7 can typically hit the low six figures.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Wiser interviewing Dan Crask and me on the topic.   In a typical employer/employee model, this is similar to someone that is on a salary.    The salaried employee gets paid X per month regardless of how many hours he/she works.  Charging by the Hour. This model of charging for services is pretty common. 

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Job Advice Blog

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? And how about critical matters like salary, health coverage, and investment programs versus the minimum levels of compensation and benefits needed?

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Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 2, 2010

And people are doing this more than ever in this market, as they continue to go about job searches totally backwards and how they give themselves away on the interview. We do the “square peg in a round hole&# especially with relationships and with jobs.

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Service Untitled

MAY 13, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. It is easy for businesses to loose sight of what their purpose is and who ultimately pays their salaries! You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, September 22, 2009 4 Strategies to Help You Get More Money This Year Are you going to get a raise this year? You want to negotiate from your original salary.” Im serious.

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On The Job

JULY 27, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, July 27, 2010 4 Issues to Consider Before Returning to a Former Employer When we leave a job, we may harbor secret dreams about leaving with a dramatic flourish.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

AUGUST 11, 2021

No one got hired without Olympia’s approval and so my interview was on a snowy night since that was the only time she had. This includes salary but also having the contents of a hotel mini-bar removed and some of the excess furniture too. I wouldn’t have traded it for all the world. Don’t change a word. Everything is negotiable.

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On The Job

MARCH 10, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Do You Have What it Takes to Work in a Non-Profit? I’m more of a free spirit, so nonprofits are a good fit for me,” she says.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Sharlyn Lauby , author of the HR Bartender blog , says that she believes part-timers can't just do their jobs and expect to get an offer of full-time work. Don't just consider the salary," Lauby says. If they stay late, that's what you do," she says. Think like a business owner. Habelow agrees. "If

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On The Job

MARCH 17, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, March 17, 2010 6 Ways to Show Your Worth When you invest money, you want that investment to grow, right? Document it. Do You Know What Other People are Saying About You.

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On The Job

MAY 18, 2009

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. Instead of focusing on what a candidate can generate in revenue, many focus on salary, promotability, and cost of hire. Our older employees were seasoned and knew better.

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On The Job

MARCH 10, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Do You Have What it Takes to Work in a Non-Profit? I’m more of a free spirit, so nonprofits are a good fit for me,” she says. May 14, 2010 12:05 PM Anita said.

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On The Job

JUNE 21, 2010

Salaries are not the comparable in every market and you can't expect you will make the same wage for the same job in another country. Now I'm back and doing a job I love at Alliance Relocation Services, and being abroad really did make all the difference. June 24, 2010 11:26 AM Lindsay Olson said. Good post!

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Bonnie Low Kramen

MAY 17, 2021

Highlights from the BTUA Podcast interview conducted by Bonnie Low-Kramen and Vickie Sokol Evans with SHRM CEO Johnny C. On the other hand, I hear from assistants that job descriptions are obsolete, salary bands are slow to move, and job titles do not reflect the level of responsibility for the role. Taylor Jr. & & COS Emily M.

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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! 3) Can you afford to live off of an EA’s salary after being a lawyer? The only way to get a great salary hike is thru time and growing responsibility just like any other job.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 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 Keep up the good work with the blog! Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 26, 2008

Be aware when going online that more and more employers are searching the Internet with the names of potential employees to see if they are online, not only on interactive job sites, but also what we may be saying on other social networking sites such as blogs and Facebook or MySpace. That may not be what you want an employer to know?

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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

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

“I just came across your blog and really enjoy the information you posted! I have heard of EAs working for successful international corporations and earning a very large salary. If you’ve decided you want to be an EA or have a career that leads to a great salary, it all starts with growth. I was wondering about career path.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

2) Ask to meet for fun and to conduct informational interviews When you send out an email as mentioned above, those who are happy to hear from you and want to help you will respond. You can hang out with your friend and informally conduct an informational interview. Those who are too busy will probably just read it and delete.

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