Remove Events Remove How To Remove Interviewing Remove Job Hunting
article thumbnail

Interview questions and answers for assistants part 5

Practically Perfect PA

I’ve written four blog posts on interview questions specific to PAs, EAs and Administrative Assistants and they are all extremely popular so I thought I’d add another ten questions that I have been asked at various interviews over the years and my answers. In my next blog I will look at those dreaded scenario based questions.

article thumbnail

The Realities of Job Hunting As A High Level Executive Assistant

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Here are some tips as your career progresses that will affect how you job hunt. The lower-level admin you are the more jobs there are. Those jobs support the President, CEO, CTO, CFO, and Chairman. Your job hunt will take a lot longer. Job hunt with focus.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Using LinkedIn effectively

Practically Perfect PA

Here are a few tips on how to use LinkedIn effectively: Complete your profile. It is the way of the world that you will be judged by your photo so keep it sober, especially if you are job hunting. Job hunting. When job hunting do make sure your profile is up to date. Join groups.

article thumbnail

So you want to find a new assistant job?

Practically Perfect PA

Through trial and error I have managed to find a few diamonds in the rough, they are few and far between but out there if you know where to look and how to work with them. When you first start job hunting only join a few agencies so that you are not bombarded with calls. Interview them too. Good luck with your job hunt!

article thumbnail

4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

All Things Admin

An executive, hiring manager, interviewer, or recruiter can go through this cohesive, easy-to-read collection of career highlights and instantly see the value you bring to an organization. Job Interviews. Most people who show up for a job interview are going to say that they can do the job.

Resume 52
article thumbnail

Tips for Getting that First Job

Ian's Messy Desk

If you are so inclined you may want to take a stab at spearheading an event on your own. Practice for Interviews : Like almost everything in life, job interviews get easier the more you practice them. So the best way to prepare for a real Interview is to stage a fake one. Related articles.

article thumbnail

How to Search for Another Job Without Your Boss Finding Out

On The Job

If you're thinking of finding a new job this year, you might want to consider this advice I was given for my recent Gannett/USA Today column. Joyce and Morgan offer some tips: • Don't attend job fairs or job-search networking events. Or, maybe you were careless enough to leave your resume in the office copier.

Resume 100