Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 9, 2015

Take advantage of being in a relatively well paid job and decide to invest that money in the training you need – yes this does mean you might not have as many fancy dinners or a trip to Thailand this year, but it is worth it when you finally have that new job title. Like Peggy Olsen (sorry another Mad Men reference!)

Job Hunting 100

Job Hunting Project Management Interviewing Skills 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

It’s not so much about receiving a ‘certification’ as it is about what will be covered in a class or online course. How do I find out more about the World Class Assistant curriculum based designation and program? . Does Joan offer coaching sessions outside of the World Class Assistant program? It can be a very hard sell.

IAAP 100

IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I want to control my own destiny, so I've put on my sea legs, spiffed up the resume I left with you, put together a dynamic resume kit packet and a teaser including my brochure (developed at World Class Assistant Part 2), hoping to get through the door of a company I've been eying. Joan, you gave me the confidence to succeed.

Resume 100

Resume Job Hunting Cover Letter Interviewing 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I want to control my own destiny, so I've put on my sea legs, spiffed up the resume I left with you, put together a dynamic resume kit packet and a teaser including my brochure (developed at World Class Assistant Part 2), hoping to get through the door of a company I've been eying. Joan, you gave me the confidence to succeed.

Resume 100

Resume Job Hunting Cover Letter Interviewing 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 22, 2020

Don’t stake all your self confidence on one, narrow sliver of your humanity. I am a big fan of Steve Jobs’ philosophy about only being able to connect the dots by looking backwards. Train yourself to only think about this hour when you feel like there’s not much more you can handle. Including the stories you tell yourself.

Job Hunting 75

Job Hunting Stress Self Esteem Skills 75

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Get more training. Ask your boss for opportunities to train in other departments, or to attend seminars or classes at a local university. Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills. Attend an event or sign up for an online class that really challenges you.

Gifts 100

Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 100

On The Job

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Heres the story I did for my Gannett column: You may believe that all those extra hours you’re putting in on the job without being paid will help you stay in the boss’s good graces, but you may not realize that you’re breaking the law – and you could be fired for it. The average federal settlement for these wage and lawsuits?

2009 100

2009 Job Hunting Telecommuting Networking 100