Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

However, even after taking many classes on the various programs I still haven’t gotten any new tasks. 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? Progressive work experience is always a smart goal.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 9, 2015

Here are some handy tips from one of my good friends who made the change and never looked back: Decide what your dream job would be, even if it seems like a pipe dream after years of being the office lynchpin. Like Peggy Olsen (sorry another Mad Men reference!)

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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? The classes are held in Las Vegas.

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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. My goal is to get my resume on the top of the stack.

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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. My goal is to get my resume on the top of the stack.

Resume 100

Resume Job Hunting Cover Letter Interviewing 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 22, 2020

I am a big fan of Steve Jobs’ philosophy about only being able to connect the dots by looking backwards. Dropping out, calligraphy class, and Mac having beautiful fonts) I’ve found myself applying that same principle in increments of months and within a couple years vs through decades. It’s like data mining your own life.

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Job Hunting Stress Self Esteem Skills 75

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

The point of the above exercise is to figure out if the solution is something that can be fixed with a little action/daily maintenance (go on vacation, take better care of yourself, respectively) or will take long term planning and goals/strategy (move closer to family or save enough money to travel for a year).

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