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. I had always meant to expound on that post about how the internet, social media, and networking online play a very big role for how I conduct my search and also improve my chances of protecting myself.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 22, 2010

As a career columnist, I've been full of advice -- from how to behave at work to how to choose the right career -- since they were about 3-years-old. Garrett Miller , president and chief executive of CoTria and former recruiter for Pfizer , has some advice for college students in the job hunt now or those who may soon join it.

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APRIL 18, 2013

How to you work with two or more directors? . I also stress to the directors that I need to stay in touch with them throughout the day in case their work becomes more urgent than the others and I also make sure we have regular catch ups so that I am fully informed of their schedule. It can be a juggling act but one that I enjoy.”

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On The Job

OCTOBER 12, 2010

The job-hunting experience can be a stressful one: sending out resumes, interviewing, sending out more resumes and interviewing again. It can take weeks, even months, to nail the job you want. From the first day you walk into a new job, one of the most important things you can do is to express your willingness to learn.

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MAY 29, 2017

Will this inform, educate, inspire or motivate? Dale Carnegie – How to Win Friends and Influence People). Contribute in LinkedIn Groups. Share interesting content and actively contribute to discussions. Always follow the 80/20 rule. When in doubt, ask yourself ‘so what’? Don’t self-promote too much.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. I interviewed John Baldoni recently, and he provide a road map of how to get your career un-stuck.

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AUGUST 2, 2010

And people are doing this more than ever in this market, as they continue to go about job searches totally backwards and how they give themselves away on the interview. Every person is unique, and every company and job is unique. Job hunting isn’t that different from dating.

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On The Job

AUGUST 28, 2009

I hate looking for a job. While there are plenty of tutorials about how to Twitter, I’m going to give tips specific to job hunters. In your bio, provide more information on LinkedIn or another professionally focused site. We all know the job market is tough and looking for work can be difficult. OK, enough.

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JUNE 22, 2023

It makes it easy to share information with anyone, no matter their location. © 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? A digital portfolio is great for situations where face-to-face interactions are difficult.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 22, 2020

Decisions, risks, events, and information become more clear and take on a different meaning once you start moving through life and the dust settles. Case in point, during this pandemic, or any time you have an emergency, really, I’m sure many people have learned how valuable time and resources are, and who is very much in their inner circle.

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On The Job

MAY 31, 2007

I was asked to discuss some of the topics from my new book, “45 Things You Do That Drive Your Boss Crazy…and How to Avoid Them.” You should always do as much research as you can on a potential job or employer. Try to visit a company before your interview to get a feel for the culture and how employees dress. • I practiced.

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JANUARY 8, 2014

Most executives have a smart phone and tablet these days so assistants should already be aware of how they work, suitable apps and how to maximise their efficiency. This is particularly important if job hunting, as most recruiters will now look for an active engagement in your chosen profession. Social Media.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

There's enough instability right now in the economy that everyone -- and I mean everyone -- needs to be in active job-hunting mode. Last week I sent out a HARO request for my Gannett News Service/USAToday.com column asking for input on how to manage your online reputation. and MSN right away.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, November 23, 2009 Is Your Career in Jeopardy Because of Your Weight? 5 tips for working at home with your significant o. Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You?

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You? My Dad was a blue-collar worker.

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MARCH 12, 2015

There are some certification programs out there that, unfortunately, don’t teach you how to build partnership with your executive or how to manage your executive’s day; but our programs do. (JB). How do I find out more about the World Class Assistant curriculum based designation and program? Some colleges offer scholarships.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

And applying for part time work allows you to use the other 20 hours to find a full time job and make the leap when you get an offer. Call your old contacts, do informational interviews, network twice removed. Whenever I look for a job, I send out over 200 individual emails telling people what I've been up to.

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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

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? To maintain the connection, send the person articles or information you think they might find of value.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, November 17, 2009 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job market While I knew there was a good chance the unemployment rate would go up, when I heard the latest figures were 10.2

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JUNE 1, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, June 1, 2009 Is Stress Making You Want to Kiss Your Job Goodbye? Kate, Thanks so much for offering more information and for the link! June 10, 2009 1:36 PM Anita said.

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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. Too much information. How to get Office fat fast.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

“I just came across your blog and really enjoy the information you posted! I have tried to research what the next level(s) up is, I can't seem to find any information. I don't think I have hit the wall on the EA role, but I'm not sure what it takes to get to the next level or have a vision of how far this position can go.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, November 9, 2009 5 tips for working at home with your significant other The tough times have brought about a lot of changes, both personally and professionally. Another great post.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y? However, his contact information is in the link if you want to follow up with him. Bret, I interviewed Prof.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

And more importantly, it’s wise and mature that you are looking ahead and being smart about how to move past this hiccup. However, very rarely will advice come in this form so it’s up to you to figure out how to solve the gap. Now to answer your question on how you should address your termination while you job hunt.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, December 28, 2009 10 gifts to give your career As the gift-giving season draws to a close, it’s time to remember that you still have one more gift left to bestow: The gift of a better career.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 13, 2016

I came across your blog and found it so informative and interesting. I landed my dream job a year ago, I absolutely loved it and had plans to stay for the very long-term. I am happy to hear you find it informative and interesting. Congrats on the dream job! And right now, I don't think you have enough information.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, December 8, 2009 Are You Stuck in Gender Communication Traps at Work? 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. I grew up with two sisters and 10 girl cousins.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

I have no idea how long "temp" is considered before they would offer the permanent position. How long do you think is fair? Thanks again for all your informative blogs!!! Because I knew nothing about the job except my title (EA) and the dept (I think it was in marketing).

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On The Job

OCTOBER 28, 2009

The problem is that “this exposes managers to information they might not normally have,” Atkins says. Employers aren’t supposed to know about an employee’s sex, religion or politics, but the employee forgets about the boss now having access to the information (through social networking),” Atkins says.

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