Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

I’ve written posts on both covering letters and resumes so all I would add here is that you should tailor your CV and covering letter for each of the jobs you are applying for. 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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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. Stay mum.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). However, this just isn’t the case anymore.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

It's not near as much fun as say, watching to see if Lady Gaga will show up covered in raw eggs and bran cereal, but it's something I feel I need to do for my job. People depend on me to give them job hunting advice that will help them get out of the unemployment ranks. So what are they doing differently to get jobs?

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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. But interestingly, in the results of our survey, salary did not come out on top.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 12, 2012

The term ‘gatekeeper’ is used in association with PAs/ EAs frequently, you will see it in job applications, CVs, articles relating to the industry and everything in between, but what does it actually mean to us? In the minds of these industries we are the people to get around and the barrier to overcome. Tanya Battel.

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On The Job

AUGUST 28, 2009

Provide links to current industry news, or information on how to solve a problem – or how you solved a problem. We all know the job market is tough and looking for work can be difficult. Job seekers need to remember that Twitter is a business tool for them--and it's a good one. Be a valuable Tweeter. No whining.

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On The Job

MAY 31, 2007

I worked on coming up with examples of each item I discussed. RESOURCES Some good online sites to check for information about a company: Comfind www.comfind.com You can search for a company by name or industry, and will give you home office addresses, telephone numbers and Web site addresses. I practiced.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

In my previous blog I looked at some of the common questions interviewers ask and the answers I would give if I had an interview, the examples are personal to me but hopefully will help you think about how you structure your answers. I always use the following example. “ Here is part 2… 1.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

He says some do’s and don’ts include: Don’t apply for jobs for which you’re not qualified. Employers have to weed through hundreds of resumes for even the most basic jobs, so they immediately discard ones where the skills don’t match their requirements. For example, ramp up your social networking. Do walk out the door.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Here is an example of a worksheet Office Dynamics put together outlining the topics we are covering at our 22 nd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence as a tool assistants can use to give to their executive. I am job hunting right now and notice that the majority of companies are asking for two or more skill sets.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 17, 2017

It is always a good idea, when writing a CV that you state the position of the Executive that you support and the industry, in addition to the above we will search for specific industries too: (‘PA’ or ‘Personal Assistant’) AND (‘advertising agency’ or ‘Media Agency’).

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

I knew I didn’t want to job hunt for more than 6-9 months if I didn’t have to. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness. So I read a lot about happiness, job hunting, and a meaningful life. I’m not sure how your job hunting experience was.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 21, 2009

For example, while baby boomers may be thought of as nearing retirement, the truth is that many in their 50s these days have begun new careers in new industries and may be more than 20 or more years from retiring – if they retire at all, Lynch says. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt. If you’ve been doing the same job every year without any growth or increased responsibility, you really only have 2 years of experience that’s been repeated X amount of years. What has been your most memorable experience as an EA to a Hollywood Executive Producer?

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