Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 9, 2015

As a PA you know you have the organisational skills to rule the world and actually know your company well enough do half the jobs in the place if push came to shove. If they do pay for your training it may commit you to working at the company for a period of time, but it is worth it if it gets you one step closer to your goal.

Job Hunting 100

Job Hunting Project Management Interviewing Skills 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Over the last 10 years I have been employed full time in 6 different companies. Is that a lot of jobs for one decade? But I have left a job because it was completely mis-sold (having stuck it out for a year) and another I left because the opportunity to move to Barcelona came along both of which are slightly unusual.

Cover Letter 100

Cover Letter Agencies Job Hunting Interviewing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 9, 2008

Will you be relaxed and confident during the interview or uptight and nervous? How do you get to the place where you are relaxed and confident and how do you make that good first impression? You should research the company where you are applying. It is good to be familiar with what the company does.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Job Hunting Confidence Salary 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

My IT skills have improved greatly and are now very strong and over the years my interpersonal skills have grown as I work with different people at all levels of the company. I learnt very quickly how to manage my time so that I didn’t neglect my job or my studies.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Job Hunting Skills AT&T 100

On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

While in the barber's chair, Canella confided that he was depressed about his job prospects. The barber learned that Canella wanted a job in security and mentioned that he cut the hair of another man who owned a security company. I just put my heart on my sleeve and told them I just really wanted a job," Canella says.

Networking 100

Networking Job Hunting Resume 2008 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The future of your role and the company. The organisation should, firstly, have objectives and, secondly, they should give you confidence in the security of your job. Is it a quiet law firm with strict regulations and procedures that must be followed – would that stifle your creativity?

Salary 100

Salary Interviewing Confidence AT&T 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

We have been getting calls every week, sometimes daily, from experienced executive assistants at the top of their game that have been let go from their companies. Companies they have been with for 10, 12, 25+ years! Companies they have a stellar track-record with that came to the point where they had to let them go. Jane Admin.

Resume 100

Resume Job Hunting Cover Letter Interviewing 100

Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

We have been getting calls every week, sometimes daily, from experienced executive assistants at the top of their game that have been let go from their companies. Companies they have been with for 10, 12, 25+ years! Companies they have a stellar track-record with that came to the point where they had to let them go. Jane Admin.

Resume 100

Resume Job Hunting Cover Letter Interviewing 100

On The Job

MAY 31, 2007

When I sat down in that chair to be interviewed by Amy Robach, I was confident in my ability to do well in the interview. You should always do as much research as you can on a potential job or employer. Try to visit a company before your interview to get a feel for the culture and how employees dress. • I practiced.

Clothes 100

Clothes Interviewing Job Hunting Confidence 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

While you might believe you’d like to dish out a little payback like some extra work or longer hours, it actually can be an opportunity to help boost your standing within your company and help your career. Come up with an innovative idea that supports the company’s overall mission strategy. Baldoni says you should: 1.

Management 100

Management UPS 2009 Job Hunting 100

On The Job

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Ive never been in a union, but Ive been close to those who have -- my Dad and the hundreds of employees who worked in dangerous conditions and went on strike when the company wouldnt agree to better conditions. A lot of companies voluntarily gave workers comparable pay and benefits as those gained through collective bargaining.

Cubicle 100

Cubicle Job Hunting Telecommuting 2009 100

On The Job

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Such statistics become even more important as companies are keeping only key performers and are scrutinizing ways to trim healthcare costs. However, there are new provisions under that law, and while it has not yet been tested, workers who lost their jobs because they were overweight may find an easier road to suing employers, she says.

Health 100

Health 2009 Job Hunting Telecommuting 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. When I sat down and wrote a list of all the tasks, projects, the people, and companies I worked with, I noticed common occurrences. Doing this helped me professionally and personally.

Job Hunting 75

Job Hunting Stress Self Esteem Skills 75

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

You have to show your executive and business owner how investing in your development will benefit them or the company. All the more reason you have to show your executive the benefits you will drive; the benefits your executive will derive from sending you and how the company will benefit. It can be a very hard sell.

IAAP 100

IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

If you have a personal connection to the Company make sure to let the interviewer know. I was lucky that my mother had worked at a company where I was also applying for a role, it was a definite bonus point when I told the interviewer. What do you think you can contribute to this company? Follow me on Twitter : @PracticalPA.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Skills Restaurants 2007 100

On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Then, I did what I always did: I picked up the phone and started asking experts on how job seekers could succeed in this tough market. Phil Haynes says it’s these kinds of blunders that can prevent a job seeker from finding a position, but he says a revamped strategy can help bring success. Do your homework. Do walk out the door. “Go

2009 100

2009 Resume Interviewing Networking 100

On The Job

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

After he spent many years on the road traveling for his job, we have found we are making up for lost time apart. We met working together many years ago, at the mid-point in our careers we worked for the same Fortune 500 company and now we have started a small local business together.

2009 100

2009 Home Office Job Hunting Telecommuting 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

You would be surprised at the amount of errors I have seen in this very important first introduction to a company. I also like people to show confidence by shaking my hand. You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall. They are interested, now what? Were you reading my last post? :) Great article.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Heres the column I did for Gannett: They have been called unflattering names such as the “Entitlement Generation” or “Generation Me,” but young people seeking jobs these days may have a new name: realistic. Interning is supposed to get you ahead, to help you find a job but now it seems people are just taking advantage. I think so.

2009 100

2009 Self Esteem AT&T Skills 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Lynch says that’s why her organization believes it makes more sense for individuals and companies to look at age and generations in the workplace in terms of: 1. think that's key in figuring out what job, company and career is the best fit for you. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. Life stages.

Retirement 100

Retirement 2009 Job Hunting Telecommuting 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

After only 2 weeks, I found a great company through a staffing agency and the position was full time working for a wonderful CEO. I did very well on my interviews and it's down to me and one other EA who already has a full time job. I’ve worked for so many high profile folks and companies that I can relate.

Temping 40

Temping Resume Interviewing Job Hunting 40

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Those who help the company become more innovative or strategic will make themselves key players – and those are the people a company is more likely to retain and promote. If the company won’t fund your efforts, look for free webinars or podcasts online that provide experts to expand your knowledge. Get more training.

Gifts 100

Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 100

On The Job

OCTOBER 28, 2009

But 90 percent of people – and their managers – don’t realize they’re not complying with federal wage and hour laws and it’s a huge – huge – area of risk for companies,” Atkins says. These are ‘bet the company’ lawsuits,” she says. I suggest everyone get their employee handbook out, and read carefully the company policy.

2009 100

2009 Job Hunting Telecommuting Networking 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

On my first day there, as I walk to my desk, a guy appears out of nowhere and introduces himself to say hi and welcome me to the company. The celebrity culture and corporate business world is very unique to each A-lister, company, and the executive leading the division. 6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt.

Interviewing 40

Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40