Practically Perfect PA

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

JUNE 1, 2009

He was not surprised to hear how many people were willing to leave jobs -- even entire careers -- and join the job hunt. “A They can’t even look forward to retirement, because they’re going to have to work longer now. Building Trust in Your Life Shoes, Phones and Backpacks: What They're Really L.

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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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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Kudos to you for thinking about how to better your career and thinking of a strategy and plan NOW and looking for opportunities and creating your own luck! So the executive only has to learn and adjust to their job while the assistant is already in the know. Job hunting and dating are very similar. Who knows?!

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Hochwarter over the phone. Though the job market now is bad, it's been bad for years now. You need money to pay for school, you need school to get a decent education, you need a job to pay for education, you need experience along with education to get a job while there is hardly any work, no money so how to pay for school?

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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! Look for a job CONFIDENTIALLY. I agree that is a very long time. That’s a normal reaction.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

It is known that age only plays a factor because the more years you have worked for a company the more expensive an employee is because of their salary, overtime, and other perks/benefits that are considered in the overall compensation package (401k matching, retirement, etc). So why forego a full time job for a 2 year trial?

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