Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 13, 2011

Here are some tips as your career progresses that will affect how you job hunt. The lower-level admin you are the more jobs there are. Those jobs support the President, CEO, CTO, CFO, and Chairman. Your job hunt will take a lot longer. Job hunt with focus. Make a decision.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Temping Interviewing Credit Card 40

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.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Job Hunting Health Learning 100

Recruit CRM

JANUARY 25, 2022

When recruiters are assisted with tools ranging from AI resume parsers and automated job listing to interview scheduling, recruiting staff can focus their energy on engaging with top candidates and augmenting their recruitment brand. Read more: Recruiting Database: How to Choose the Best Software for Your Agency?

Agencies 65

Agencies Resume Social Media Job Hunting 65

On The Job

APRIL 12, 2013

Read this latest column I did for Gannett/USA Today and see if your job search doesn''t need the same. If you have had a long winter of job searching with no luck, you may need to freshen up your job-hunting strategy, career experts say. Spend time learning about organizations where you''d like to work.

Resume 100

Resume Job Hunting Networking AT&T 100

All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

An executive, hiring manager, interviewer, or recruiter can go through this cohesive, easy-to-read collection of career highlights and instantly see the value you bring to an organization. Job Interviews. Most people who show up for a job interview are going to say that they can do the job.

Resume 52

Resume Interviewing Cover Letter Mentoring 52

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. Today, the news wasn't so great.

Social Media 100

Social Media Resume Job Hunting Twitter 100

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 26, 2016

How to stand out in a crowded market. Example interview questions and answers specifically for assistants. Questions to ask during an interview. You can learn more about the Office Support division here and you can also check out our sister divisions; HR , PR & Marketing & Broadcast. Making the most of your CV.

Cover Letter 100

Cover Letter 2017 Administrative Professionals Interviewing 100

On The Job

MARCH 26, 2009

That's why when I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Judith Orloff , I jumped at the chance. As a psychiatrist, I figured she would have all the answers when it came to dealing with how to handle the stress we're feeling today. Job hunting can be stressful, especially if you’re rejected for a position.

Stress 100

Stress Job Hunting Interviewing Learning 100

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. Who can you ask about computer issues or how staff meetings are conducted? Finally, you get the position you desire.

Job Hunting 100

Job Hunting Resume Cubicle Networking 100

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.

Social Media 40

Social Media Job Hunting Resume UPS 40

Job Advice Blog

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. We do the “square peg in a round hole&# especially with relationships and with jobs. Every person is unique, and every company and job is unique.

Resume 100

Resume 2009 2010 Interviewing 100

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.

Management 100

Management UPS 2009 Job Hunting 100

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.” When I sat down in that chair to be interviewed by Amy Robach, I was confident in my ability to do well in the interview. Get a family member or friend to help practice your interviewing skills.

Clothes 100

Clothes Interviewing Job Hunting Confidence 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

For me, and this may or may not be the case with you, I learned I was bored, unhappy, stretched too thin, and I was neglecting myself. How did I learn this? However, after I’m in a role for 2-3 years I’ve learned the ins and outs of my new boss, role, job, dept, and company. I learned I need a vacation ASAP.

Temping 40

Temping Stress Job Hunting ASAP 40

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.

Yahoo 100

Yahoo Google Job Hunting Cover Letter 100

On The Job

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? People are overwhelmed by the demands of their job, even though they try and put a positive spin on it: "Wow!

Stress 100

Stress 2009 Twitter Cubicle 100

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

2009 100

2009 Resume Interviewing Networking 100

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.

Temping 40

Temping Resume Social Media Job Hunting 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

If you get an opportunity for an interview you may as well go and try it. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too. I always like the interview to be a conversation, with both sides talking. HA HA, not funny Be very careful about using humour in an interview. They are interested, now what?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

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. Provide links to current industry news, or information on how to solve a problem – or how you solved a problem. Or, “Crazed man with a mission to break as many laws as possible.”

Twitter 100

Twitter 2009 Social Media Medical 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? Nothing will help you find another job or protect your career more than having a monster business network.

Networking 100

Networking 2010 Job Hunting Skills 100

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? Bret, I interviewed Prof. At least they will be that way for a couple of years! Keep up the good work!

2009 100

2009 Self Esteem AT&T Skills 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

LOL A couple of people have asked vaguely related questions so how to find that information is below, which I will expound upon to specifically answer your question. When you interview for new jobs, do your yearly job performance reviews, network, or whenever appropriate, make it clear you have bigger goals.

Temping 40

Temping 2012 Salary Job Hunting 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I've worked for him for 2 years, and recently I learned his boss is being replaced. This person is not bringing their assistant, and I've learned they will get the assistant to her predecessor. This person is not bringing their assistant, and I've learned they will get the assistant to her predecessor.” This is a bad idea!

Email 40

Email Calendars Retirement Legal 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

In hindsight, I can see where they're coming from and how awful that looks. My question however, is… should I disclose the reason for my termination in my job interviews? And more importantly, it’s wise and mature that you are looking ahead and being smart about how to move past this hiccup. Here are some tips.

Etiquette 40

Etiquette Temping Gossip Job Hunting 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

How can you make yourself easily found? 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. It's an inside look on how decisions are made, companies are run, and how to sharpen your soft skills.

Agencies 40

Agencies Resume Job Hunting Temping 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

I did very well on my interviews and it's down to me and one other EA who already has a full time job. If you or any EA was let go of performance issues, that is also factored in when applying for new jobs. What did they learn? How will they improve? I recently found myself out of work and started my search.

Temping 40

Temping Resume Interviewing Job Hunting 40

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? Instead, they say, women should “learn to say no and mean it.” Learn to delegate.

Job Hunting 100

Job Hunting Telecommuting Assertiveness Cubicle 100

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.

Gifts 100

Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 13, 2016

I want to put my CV on the market but I don't know how to say that I'm leaving behind because my boss has been fired, I don't know when they're going to replace him, I don't have any work to do and I'm worried I'm next on the chopping block! You really enjoyed working there, but you look forward to learning new things and new adventures, etc.

Retirement 40

Retirement Job Hunting Cover Letter Resume 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

I am very happy with my position, responsibilities, opportunity for learning and the support from all my colleagues and managers, but there is always the idea of greener pastures and higher salaries lingering in the back of my mind. Will you constantly review your job and life every 3 months when a new opportunity comes up?

Salary 40

Salary Job Hunting Interviewing Stress 40