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

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

You are not connected / networked with the right people. You keep your head down and get on with the job. Experiences (where have you gained your expertise from e.g. projects, industry etc.). This is a guest post from Heather White, Networking & Personal Brand Expert. You’ve not influenced the right people.

Skills 100

Skills Networking 2016 Management 100

On The Job

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, February 10, 2010 5 Ways to Avoid Freaking Out About Networking Hear that? In other words, it’s time to network, still the best way to land a job. That growling noise?

Networking 100

Networking 2010 Job Hunting Skills 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 26, 2009

I'd like to think of myself as having a lot of initiative, creating my own luck, and being pretty good at networking. Often, my hard work, optimism, and drive pays off in job leads, but since I'm looking for the RIGHT job, it's been a long journey. Because I've been working for 9 years now, I've grown my network steadily.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Resume Temping Networking 40

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. Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? It’s a great way to mentor, as well as network.

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. I'd like to add one more to the list if I may: Tap into your personal and professional networks for job leads!

2009 100

2009 Resume Interviewing Networking 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Fortunately the police managed to stop the would be terrorists but it did lead to chaos on the transport network. 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. Many of the delegates were worried about getting home.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Skills Restaurants 2007 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

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. Get as many recommendations on LinkedIn as you can and network with people and help them out. Know how to network and be helpful.

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. Attend an event or sign up for an online class that really challenges you. Stay current.

Gifts 100

Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 100