Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

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. Good luck with your job hunt!

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 17, 2011

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. Volunteer When Job Hunting (turbotax.intuit.com). Getting A Job After Prison (andrewsullivan.thedailybeast.com).

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

And then help one of them find a job. In 2008, when Jessie Canella returned home from Iraq where he had been deployed as a Marine, he wasn't sure how to get a job in the civilian world. So he turned to what he had heard was a place to find lots of jobs: online job boards.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

I started this blog while temping/job hunting and I was allowed to write or do personal side projects as long as it was not interfering with my work. When I wasn’t with him, I was catching up with friends over dinner, at an event, or reading and relaxing alone. I mentored other younger assistants.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

In 2013 we saw a massive rise in the number of conferences, events, exhibitions and seminars for assistants and this will increase even more so in 2014. We must be fussy when it comes to our training and pick events that not just tackle the same old issues but instead really cater for our needs. Technology. Social Media.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

© 2023 Julie Perrine International, LLC HOW TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER OR WEBSITE Want to use this article in your newsletter, ezine or website? 3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital. Each type helps set you up for success. Obviously, that’s false!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 22, 2020

Taking the time to look for patterns in your life and contemplating what those decisions or events mean gives you a more cohesive perspective. Sometimes what seems like a bad event turns out to be fine or even good, you just didn't know it at the time. Learning how to tell a story is very seldom discussed.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 11, 2011

Here are the 10 types of tests I've encountered during my job hunts. It's given to understand how well you know how to use Word. It tests how well you know how to use Excel. It will ask you to open a document, write a formula, highlight certain columns, how to insert a row, and other tasks.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

She suggests job seekers should: • Attend events attended by others in your industry or field of interest. “If If you attend a networking event with random people, it won’t help you. Nothing will help you find another job or protect your career more than having a monster business network. Be prepared.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. How do I find out more about the World Class Assistant curriculum based designation and program? When is the next webinar? I am excited. – Barbara M.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Experts say it’s a good idea for those who work at home to schedule meetings or coffee dates with colleagues or friends, and look for opportunities to get out and network at professional events. • I think scheduling outside meetings and networking events is the key. Couples need to agree on household duties, and when they will be done.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

the COO won't go out of her way for anyone, doesn't attend company events, and is really just plain selfish, the SVP of Product goes out too much to the level where it's inappropriate, the SVP of HR is disrespectful as he's been late to a couple of all-hands meetings, the Director of Facilities thinks she's the queen, etc.).

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

I am an avid networker (I am the president of my university's alumni association, I volunteer frequently at charitable organizations, and I attend a business networking event about once a week), and yet my networking has yielded exactly 2 job interviews in 11 months. I have had much greater success with cold applying online.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

How can you make yourself easily found? 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. It's an inside look on how decisions are made, companies are run, and how to sharpen your soft skills.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Know how national or international events may impact your business, and what you’re doing to prepare. Attend an event or sign up for an online class that really challenges you. Attend one professional event a year. Instead of a latte every day, start putting the money into a professional event fund. Stay current.

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