Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2013

A lot of assistants work with just their manager so it is important to stress that you consider this to be a partnership and in effect you are working together as a team. Think about a project you have worked on that made a difference or an organisational trick you implemented for your manager that saved them plenty of time.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Job Hunting Salary Stress 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Recently, I’ve been reading quite a bit about job hopping and how common it is becoming, particularly for younger people entering the work force. It’s an interesting topic for me because as I said I have always been a job hopper. Here are a few of my thoughts… Salary increase.

UPS 100

UPS Salary Negotiating International 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The future of your role and the company. salary and reward. I put salary and reward last because although it is important (it made my top 5 after all!) But, once you get past the salary you need to live comfortably there are other considerations because it can be hard to stay in a role you hate despite the pay being good.

Salary 100

Salary Interviewing Confidence AT&T 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Employment opportunities and salary. Assistants will no longer have to get their manager’s permission to travel to London or other major cities for networking opportunities which can be a major hurdle. Oh and don’t worry I can’t see technology taking jobs away from us any time soon! Social Media.

2014 100

2014 Social Media 2013 Retirement 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

I have heard of EAs working for successful international corporations and earning a very large salary. If you’ve decided you want to be an EA or have a career that leads to a great salary, it all starts with growth. State you’d love to be an EA and learn so much you can be promoted to coordinator, director, manager.

Temping 40

Temping 2012 Salary Job Hunting 40

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. Today, more than 50 percent of candidates say they will take the salary offered. That's why we often have multiple jobs.

2009 100

2009 Self Esteem AT&T Skills 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

Prior to this role, I supported 4 Executives at a Security company for 8 years and loved it but they relocated the division to another city so that's how I ended up where I am currently. I make an incredible salary so when I tell my husband and friends I want to explore other avenues, they think I'm crazy. My boss seems oblivious.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Salary Temping Learning 40

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

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

I am very happy with my position, responsibilities, opportunity for learning and the support from all my colleagues and managers, but there is always the idea of greener pastures and higher salaries lingering in the back of my mind. I am bilingual and have experience in financial analysis/reporting and database management.

Salary 40

Salary Job Hunting Interviewing Stress 40