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!)

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

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. 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.

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

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

I knew I didn’t want to job hunt for more than 6-9 months if I didn’t have to. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness. So I read a lot about happiness, job hunting, and a meaningful life. I’m not sure how your job hunting experience was.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Salary Temping Learning 40