Office Dynamics

MAY 3, 2018

As an administrative professional for the past 20 plus years, I have learned how important it is to avoid burnout in one of the largest career fields in the world. Actively learn personally and professionally. Enhance work skills by learning as much as you can about the programs you use, organizational tips and meeting coordination.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 6, 2023

My resume was not even looked at. I wasn’t asked what or how much of the company I knew, but it did come up in conversation somehow and I was able to rattle off everything I learned (that I had done through extensive research). The only thing I could think to do after a few moments of waiting was to offer my resume.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Joe Kearney retired from the Army after 23 years and has two words of advice for fellow veterans who will be looking for a job in the private sector: "Start early." Employers are vetted carefully to ensure that vets will get the support they need from a designated veteran advocate with the company, Weiss says. "A

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2019

For me, one of the hardest experiences I had to overcome was being at a company for a few years and it was the best job I ever had (at the time). I was taking fun classes and learning new hobbies at night once or twice a week. This admin person was at least twice my age, maybe more, and a few years away from retiring.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 26, 2008

A Job is Waiting to Happen to You Long gone are the days of scouring the newspaper want ads and pounding the pavement going from office to office submitting your resume. There are sites that are specifically for job hunters where you can submit your resume and a profile about yourself for any employer to see. First impressions count.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Heres what I wrote for my Gannett column: You may not think you have a superpower, but if the only way you’re looking for a job is by applying to companies or job boards on the Web, you’ve just become invisible. You want to make yourself visible to companies, but you’re invisible if you’re applying for jobs that way.” Do your homework.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 13, 2016

My boss, the CEO, got fired in September last year and the company still hasn't started the process to replace him. The company has told me they value me and want me to stay on, but it's been seven months now and I don't have any work to do, despite offering my services to a variety of Partners. I wrote about this in an earlier post.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). Whenever I meet people for coffee or a meal, I am always interested to learn about them as a person and their work.

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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. While it seems extremely unfair and almost illegal, companies do take age into account when hiring or letting employees go. What did they learn? Did one understand why they were terminated?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

I like many aspects of my job, but the most important thing for me is working for the right company, in the right industry and with the potential for growth, and my current position offers none of those things. Any recruiter who sees your resume and finds out you used to be a lawyer will silently wonder the following questions.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 9, 2016

My resume was not even looked at. I wasn’t asked what or how much of the company I knew, but it did come up in conversation somehow and I was able to rattle off everything I learned (that I had done through extensive research). The only thing I could think to do after a few moments of waiting was to offer my resume.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

So if you have a good credit score it’s more peace of mind for your executive and company. There are numerous examples of people stealing from companies or doing illegal things. One of the most surprising things for me was to learn that not all companies will give you an expense account or a company credit card.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 28, 2009

While motherhood is a great reason, and probably one of the best, to explain a long employment gap, unfortunately, what many companies only see is the following. While motherhood is a great reason, and probably one of the best, to explain a long employment gap, unfortunately, what many companies only see is the following.

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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. If I had more work to do and would be learning along the way, I would stay. It also looks bad on one’s resume. station for almost 2 years.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Often known has Generation Y, these young people for years have turned companies and recruiters inside out as they demanded jobs for more pay and more opportunities. Roberta, Hopefully, everyone -- no matter the age -- will learn important lessons such as being more resourceful, networking and being resilient. I think so.

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2007

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? Ian Wilson THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG » Blog Archive » Ready To Retire Right Now? San Francisco Lawyer Said on October 1st, 2008 at 3:49 pm For a very long time the move was towards working for large corporations so you could get a retirement and other benefits.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 13, 2009

Many freelancers don’t have to send their resumes to people anymore, so those degrees don’t see a lot of action, but they’re there, collecting dust on our walls. You put hours of effort and study into learning a certain subject inside and out. You’ve probably forgotten half of what you learned, too. I wanted to learn why.

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