Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

Have money for job hunting and working. Whenever you interview for a job, there’s at least 2-3 interviews if not more. Now you know why it's always important to pay yourself first! :) Happy job hunting and working! Sometimes you have to spend money to make money. You have to wear a different outfit each time.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 13, 2011

Lately I've been poking around online trying to see what else is out there for self-branding and job hunting. I enjoy doing this and it helps when I volunteer or make suggestions to those I'm mentoring or friends who ask me questions. I'm by no means an expert in social media at all.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

How do I get a recommendation letter from my boss for a new job hunt without raising suspicion or improve my situation without my boss’ help? You want to have your ducks in a row before you get laid off or want to find a better job. Happy job hunting and keep me posted! Thank you so much.

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Job Advice Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

It is a mad rat race for landing the handful of the most coveted jobs available in the market and you will need to ensure that your resume does half the hard work when it comes to job hunting. For this, your resume should be so good that you land interview calls in multiple places [.].

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2009

I started my blog because I love Penelope's posts. However, I'm wondering if I need a blog. The question I'm really asking is, "Do I need to blog?" The question I'm really asking is, "Do I need to blog?" And I feel as though most people who have a blog want to be freelancers or their own boss, which I don't.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Twitter is great for networking and hearing from other assistants, LinkedIn is great for professional development and job hunting, Facebook is useful for interesting articles and receiving updates from relevant companies. This is especially important if you are looking for a new job. Don’t use swear words or abusive language.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

I’ve written four blog posts on interview questions specific to PAs, EAs and Administrative Assistants and they are all extremely popular so I thought I’d add another ten questions that I have been asked at various interviews over the years and my answers. In my next blog I will look at those dreaded scenario based questions.

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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. If your job is in social media, that’s another story.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). However, this just isn’t the case anymore.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 26, 2015

I remember when I was job hunting. I always say in the blog that once assistants become advanced in all of the core tasks we should push for more work, take on projects, manage staff and generally strive for more opportunities. I got pretty bored pretty quickly and left after just a year (it was a lloooonnnnggg year!).

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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. Interviews admin assistants EA Education and Training Executive Assistant Interview questions Job hunting PA Virtual Assistant' How do you work within a team?

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

It's not near as much fun as say, watching to see if Lady Gaga will show up covered in raw eggs and bran cereal, but it's something I feel I need to do for my job. People depend on me to give them job hunting advice that will help them get out of the unemployment ranks. Today, the news wasn't so great.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Write your own blog and put the link in your profile. Tag on media at the bottom of your summary profile (videos, pdf, blogs, etc.) If you are active on other social media platforms such as Twitter and don’t have a website you can add your LinkedIn profile. Write LinkedIn Pulse posts and share these on your social media platforms.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 26, 2009

One of the unexpected surprises was that once my contract ended all the recruiters that I worked with said I did well and offered to help me with my job hunt too! Keep in touch with people, go out and meet new people, read a lot of business books, and blog for a stronger online presence. They are all extremely gracious and kind!

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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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On The Job

JANUARY 27, 2011

Blogs such as The Cynical Girl (by Laurie Ruettimann) have generated some entertaining -- and informative -- discussions about what older applicants should wear to an interview.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 27, 2017

Candidates create profiles based on skills, video and ratings and are intelligently matched to jobs, based on their experience and preferences; and the entire process can be managed online. This blog post is sponsored by Tempo. Check it out here: www.heytempo.com.

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On The Job

APRIL 15, 2008

. -- Will Rogers (1879-1935) Let's not even think about taxes anymore today, and instead focus on Tidbit Tuesday: * Bring on the Rogaine: Sometimes you have to be really creative in promoting your business and your professional abilities, and a guy with a blog on balding has done just that. Eisenhower.

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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

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, September 17, 2009 What to Do When Youve Run Off Into a Career Ditch If I could leave you with one thought today, it would be this: You are a work in progress.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

Be strategic about your transition and job hunt and plan it well, even financially. Here is more information on my other blog posts that might be useful to you. And anyone can email me questions and I respond only via this blog, not to your personal address. You can just write “Thx!”

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Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 2, 2010

Every person is unique, and every company and job is unique. Job hunting isn’t that different from dating. In a bad match, both parties will be unhappy and resistant to being changed by the other.

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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

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 when they get that job hunting email, it's just a typical update. Thank you in advance for your response." As always, I usually tweet any new posts I have.

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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. Are you bilingual, certified in programs, or bring something extra to the table?

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

There's enough instability right now in the economy that everyone -- and I mean everyone -- needs to be in active job-hunting mode. I do not say this so that you can stroke your own ego by seeing how many "hits" you get. I say this to save your ass. This recently happened on Twitter.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You?

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, November 23, 2009 Is Your Career in Jeopardy Because of Your Weight? 5 tips for working at home with your significant o. Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You?

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You? My Dad was a blue-collar worker. Nice article.thanks!

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On The Job

JUNE 1, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, June 1, 2009 Is Stress Making You Want to Kiss Your Job Goodbye? David, I learn so much from those who post to this blog, and Ive very much appreciated your thoughts.

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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. Are you looking for networking advice, job hunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life?

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Make or Break Moments

MARCH 21, 2010

Is it a viable tool for networking and job hunting? Should the CEO have a blog? What have you done to quickly get to work? Or perhaps this section is about how you use social media to get to work — literally. Or maybe this section is about how social media is changing the face of work. Do they just green light it?

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On The Job

MAY 31, 2007

You should always do as much research as you can on a potential job or employer. If you don’t know how to research a company, check out the resources I’m going to list at the end of this blog, and the other career resources on this Web site. I practiced. Cornell University www.ilr.cornell.edu Resources for workplace issues.

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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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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

In my previous blog I looked at some of the common questions interviewers ask and the answers I would give if I had an interview, the examples are personal to me but hopefully will help you think about how you structure your answers. Here is part 2… 1. Can you tell me a problem you have had to deal with?

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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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On The Job

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, November 9, 2009 5 tips for working at home with your significant other The tough times have brought about a lot of changes, both personally and professionally.

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