Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 15, 2016

A salary increase can be extremely attractive, and often a big motivator to change roles, or sometimes even move industry. The number one is actually job content with a staggering 92% saying it’s all about the job itself. Again a nice environment shows that the employer is thinking about their staff.

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On The Job

JUNE 1, 2009

He was not surprised to hear how many people were willing to leave jobs -- even entire careers -- and join the job hunt. “A One 20-year-veteran of property management recently told Blume that her job was “eating her soul.” A lot of people just don’t have anything to look forward to anymore,” Hochwarter says.“They

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Are you looking for networking advice, job hunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life? OR if you want to EMAIL me why you would PAY to hire someone like me, I'd love to hear your thoughts. And what sort of online content you would pay for?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

The most important thing is to take action and do something different so you can get promoted, get better tasks, that raise, or transition to a different role, dept, company, or industry. Almost every job has an admin element to it. When you job hunt keep this in mind. 3) Work for a bigger company in a smaller role.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

For everyone that arrived for the seminar I was able to offer them a safe and calm environment. Fortunately the police managed to stop the would be terrorists but it did lead to chaos on the transport network. Many of the delegates were worried about getting home.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Just as accountants get their CPAs to demonstrate they have completed thorough study in their profession/industry, so should an administrative professional have a designation that shows he or she has put in their hard work to grow in their profession. (JB). I just took my OM exam this weekend and am awaiting the result. I am excited.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

Sign up with the major job hunting sites with your resume and profile, join social network sites geared towards work, and meet with every temp agency in town just to be safe. When I was a teenager, I was already working part time jobs on-air or had clients who were 30-50 years older with very advanced degrees.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

So, some reasons why a previous assistant does not come with their boss are: 1) The boss moves to a new city/state and the previous assistant can’t come because they don’t want to/can’t move, the commute becomes too far, or they don’t want to work in the new office/environment. Job hunting and dating are very similar.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

I've been extremely fortunate in all of my jobs in my career. In my industry, this seems like an exception to the rule, although good business sense dictates this is how supervisors and colleagues should be for the best work environment and professional relationships. It's the little things that matter! Please share!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

Can you fit in a creative, free flowing environment or a structured corporate environment? They are looking for a job history with the exact same job they are looking to fill. 6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA?

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