All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

If the answer is no, start preparing for a job hunt. Know what’s going on in your office, company, and industry. Get certified in a marketable skill – such as Microsoft Office programs, event planning, office management, or project management. The Innovative Admin Charts Their Course. Train and mentor others.

Job Hunting 52

Job Hunting Telecommuting Mentoring Administrative Professionals 52

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

I haven’t had the opportunity to complete any formal training but I do keep up to date with the industry by reading lots of articles on LinkedIn and other publications for assistants (like Practically Perfect PA!). I am very open to additional training and would love the opportunity to develop myself further.” .

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Job Hunting Skills AT&T 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

This is great if you are looking for an identical job to the one you have currently but not brilliant if you want to move up the career ladder or try a new industry. 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!

Cover Letter 100

Cover Letter Agencies Job Hunting Interviewing 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Using job titles, company names and even industry keywords, employers may be able to find you easily through their searches, Joyce and Morgan say. So how do you fly below the radar when searching for a job? Joyce and Morgan offer some tips: • Don't attend job fairs or job-search networking events.

Resume 100

Resume Job Hunting FedEx Networking 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Practically Perfect PA has lots and lots planned for 2014 which I will share with you over the next few weeks but in the mean time let’s have a look at what our industry can expect this year. 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.

2014 100

2014 Social Media 2013 Retirement 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 26, 2009

One of the unexpected surprises was that once my contract ended all the recruiters that I worked with said I did well and offered to help me with my job hunt too! The entertainment industry is so small that these people also know everyone else in recruiting or HR too. They are all extremely gracious and kind!

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Resume Temping Networking 40

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

Experiences (where have you gained your expertise from e.g. projects, industry etc.). Review all your expertise and experiences and make sure that you are specific in the way you describe them e.g. Organise events could sound better as senior executive events management. Expertise (what are you knowledgeable about).

Skills 100

Skills Networking 2016 Management 100

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. It's important to have a network and keep in contact with your old colleagues and coworkers, and let them know when you are job hunting.

Networking 100

Networking 2010 Job Hunting Skills 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

We wheeled TVs into the catering area so on the breaks they could keep up with events and make a judgement call if they needed to leave at any point. Luckily the speaker arrived in time for the event, although a little flustered so we made sure everything was ready as soon as he arrived.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Skills Restaurants 2007 100

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. Both low cost and free events can be found here: Office Dynamics Upcoming Webinar Schedule. (JF). When is the next webinar? I am excited. – Barbara M.

IAAP 100

IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Haynes says you should never approach an employer about a job unless you have researched the key players in the company, what the company does and some of the challenges it faces in its industry. Out of about 300 jobs applied to, I have gotten 12 interviews, 10 of which were from online applications and no prior contact with companies.

2009 100

2009 Resume Interviewing Networking 100

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.

Agencies 40

Agencies Resume Job Hunting Temping 40

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

That means being better prepared for downturns in the economy or your industry, and keeping an active network so that when bad times do hit, you’re ready to get the help you need. Invest time in reading the latest industry news. Know how national or international events may impact your business, and what you’re doing to prepare.

Gifts 100

Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

The important thing I learned is, he’s an event planner, he hosts parties, he meets lots of people, and to him, the fact that I sent a thank you card said something about me. My job is anything from deliver memos to different people on other floors to stuffing THOUSANDS of invitations to be mailed out for movie premieres.

Interviewing 40

Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40