Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 10, 2017

Hello New & Returning Readers, About 2 years ago I wrote an in-depth post about how I job hunt. Have more than one phone number and email address - Besides your personal cell number from your iPhone, get another free number just for job hunting or work. If your job is in social media, that’s another story.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Twitter is great for networking and hearing from other assistants, LinkedIn is great for professional development and job hunting, Facebook is useful for interesting articles and receiving updates from relevant companies. This is especially important if you are looking for a new job. Don’t use swear words or abusive language.

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Eco-Office Gals

MARCH 13, 2014

Employees lose the desire to be a team player and start job hunting if they are constantly hurting themselves on tools left lying around, breathing in dust, dodging clutter left lying around in the office, and getting sick from germs; this will definitely start to affect your business. Connect with her on Google +. Low Morale.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

If you do nothing else today, Google yourself. There's enough instability right now in the economy that everyone -- and I mean everyone -- needs to be in active job-hunting mode. Google covers most of the Web, but MSN and Yahoo! may pick up web pages that Google missed or ignored.) I say this to save your ass.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 29, 2011

"I don't know how many times I've contacted someone and told them that they need to remove the "Job-Hunt.org" (widget) from their list of LinkedIn groups. Groups are something that are Googled relentlessly by employers." They know such unhappiness can lead to turnover as the job market improves.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Or worse, people are seeing your profile, but it does a poor job of representing you and what you do.” (Melonie Dodaro, LinkedIn Expert). Did you know that when someone googles you that your LinkedIn profile will usually come to the top of the profile search. Okay, so hands up, you admit that you are not doing as much as you could.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

Google for the UTA list and sign up for all email lists and job boards for the entertainment industry, network with people you know, send your resume and cover letter snail mail to every company you want to work at to the attn of the recruiting department, and establish an online presence so headhunters find you via LinkedIn and job sites.

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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.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

So when they get that job hunting email, it's just a typical update. A tip I keep coming across in the business and start up world is this: If you want money/a job ask for advice or information. I think this tip bears no real explanation as by Googling different resume types you'll get the gist.

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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. Google "LSAT Logic Games" online to get an idea of what these Logic Games are. It may become a stronger trend to narrow down qualified applicants. I'm shocked more companies aren't doing this in general.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

I also suggest you find out the names of the interviewers and see if they have a linked-in profile you can view, or just Google them to see if they have a biography available online. I would strongly advise that at the very least spend some time looking at the Company’s website to gain an understanding of what they do.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall. Posted by Patricia Robb at 12:22 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , bored , interview , job hunting , job satisfaction , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Foley-In-Charge said. Were you reading my last post? :) Great article.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 13, 2016

But you have to be very honest with those recruiters about your situation (say you are in limbo and have been because your boss left the company and the company wanted you to stay, but it's been 7 months), say you are only considering specific companies/EA to CEOs at Apple, Google, or whatever your dream job is.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 28, 2009

November 2, 2009 2:23 PM Post a Comment << Home Previous Posts 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt Could telecommuting be a career mistake? Now that doesn't mean you cannot be yourself, but don't be yourself like you are Friday night at the clubs! Just some friendly advice from The Resume Chick.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

You ask a very good question and I'm so glad you are being proactive with your job hunt and career. Lucky for you, there's Google! A lot of people ask me this question and this is what I tell everyone. The best strategy is to sign up with every single temp agency in town.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I think this tip bears no real explanation as by Googling different resume types you’ll get the gist. 6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt. I am so unhip and uncool I actually had to Google this! The point is to sell yourself and spin a different story. Helen Keller What is the last book you read?

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