Job Advice Blog

MAY 15, 2010

It’s a competition for sure, and only, say, five résumés might be considered for invitations to face-to-face interviews. The Interview Congratulations! All of those who have been invited to interview stood out too and could potentially take the job, meaning that they have the skills for it. Now the real competition starts.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 14, 2020

A staffing company focusing on executive assistant staffing will save you money and time, while matching you with an assistant who will excel in the role. They will also interview you to make sure all of the important jobs responsibilities are included. What Can a Staffing Agency Do for You?

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

Is there any more disturbing site than watching employees cart their belongings in a cardboard box out of a failed company? Brainstorm about people they know who might be able to help you submit a resume or get an interview. Keep in mind that if you get a job offer, you can usually negotiate a bit on the salary and benefits. *

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Job Advice Blog

JULY 13, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection So, How about a Career Coach? Landing Expert is a premier career-coaching service with the objective of preparing job seekers for interviews. Read my blog.

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Job Advice Blog

MARCH 21, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection While in Transition, Are You Keeping Pace with Technology? The first area is the technology in your particular profession.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2013

To conduct a job hunt confidentially, only tell those people you MUST (the recruiters you are interviewing with, etc). When you look for a job, also tell people you are looking confidentially because you are still employed so they can't call your current company. The more you tell your co-workers the more likely it will get out.

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Executive Assistant Breakthrough

DECEMBER 13, 2019

According to the World Economic Forum [1] , here are a list of the top 10 skills most needed to succeed in 2020: Complex problem solving Critical thinking Creativity People management Coordinating with others Emotional intelligence Judgment and decision making Service orientation Negotiation Cognitive flexibility.

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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 am a dynamic, successful EA with 2 long term business relationships spanning 26 years.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 13, 2008

What I would like to see being more transparent is the salary range for different positions and the benefits that a company has to offer. I was told they do not give the salary range out, but that it was something potential employees negotiated with them when an offer was made. That is my own business.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Pay attention or it could cost your company money. It was going to cost our company $5,000 plus in cancellation fees. I knew we were going to go back to that city the next year so negotiated with the hotel that if I booked the next event at their venue would they waive the cancellation fee. It is always worth asking.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

While I do feel like I may not have enough experience for this particular role I am interviewing for, they are seeking specific skills that I do possess. Most recruiters and companies want someone that is "cookie cutter" and will fit right in. The new company may also ask if you're pretty happy why you are even interviewing.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

While you have a job, recruiters are much happier to steal you away to their company instead. You also have more negotiating leverage for a better salary and projects. In this manner, when you go into job interviews you can bring all the sales presentations or documents you put together into a portfolio to showcase your work.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 23, 2010

It Isn’t an Interview You’re all savvy readers, so I’m sure you recognize the problem here. Fun Gets Real Answers Write your client back and explain that this isn’t an audition or a job interview. I am goals-oriented and have great attention to detail. Oooooookay. You have a couple of options. Team player?

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Men With Pens

APRIL 11, 2010

The people who hire him have large companies that bring in millions of dollars and a lifestyle that makes most of us drool. Now, let’s say my client is in a business meeting pitching a new company. That new shirt is supposed to make you more successful at the job interview. There’s no shortage of money at all.

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