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. Do promote yourself and your achievements.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 26, 2015

I remember when I was job hunting. I had a vast set of skills that I had picked up through all of my previous jobs. In another role I was so fed up constantly asking for different things to do that I gave up and did what was expected of me – not much.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Or worse, people are seeing your profile, but it does a poor job of representing you and what you do.” (Melonie Dodaro, LinkedIn Expert). Okay, so hands up, you admit that you are not doing as much as you could. Write your own blog and put the link in your profile. Don’t self-promote too much. Does this really matter?

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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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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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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. . * Some of the excuses: 1.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

I'm so glad I found your blog. Prior to this role, I supported 4 Executives at a Security company for 8 years and loved it but they relocated the division to another city so that's how I ended up where I am currently. I knew I didn’t want to job hunt for more than 6-9 months if I didn’t have to. My boss seems oblivious.

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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. That means in addition to ramping up your networking efforts, you need to immediately take steps to clean up your online footprint. may pick up web pages that Google missed or ignored.)

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

Thank you so much for taking up this blog. Six of these years were at a small, personal services start up, that I sold profitably, and the remaining four years were as admin support at two small businesses. Well, the educational field is dismal and I've given up on the teaching career.

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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 tried to research what the next level(s) up is, I can't seem to find any information. Do you by chance know what it takes to get up there? State you’d love to be an EA and learn so much you can be promoted to coordinator, director, manager.

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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!!! Many years ago, I was between jobs because I got laid off in a massive round at the company. A job opening came up and they wanted to offer me a job that would start the next day.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Live Webinar Question and Answer Follow up! A certification can certainly help you get promoted to an executive assistant position or be considered for an executive assistant position. I worked in 12 different companies in 5 states and worked my way up to Executive Assistant supporting Presidents and CEOs.

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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 kind of approach is like applying to huge job boards.chances of success aren't high.

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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. Finding a job is very much a numbers game. I welcome questions at both places.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

He's expressed his appreciation for my hard work and his desire for me to move up in the company once I've decided where I want to be, which I am still figuring out. 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.

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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. This person needs someone that can keep up. And your blog!”

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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! I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town. No hello, no trying to chat them up, or loiter to see if any celebrities were there. 6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt.

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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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On The Job

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, December 8, 2009 Are You Stuck in Gender Communication Traps at Work? I grew up with two sisters and 10 girl cousins. Stop trying to “one up” colleagues. Stop hedging.

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