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.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

As I’ve said many times over the last few weeks I really do think assistants should be using social media to enhance all aspects of their career and LinkedIn is a great place to start if you are new to the world of social networking. Here are a few tips on how to use LinkedIn effectively: Complete your profile.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 29, 2011

A Gallup poll found that more than 1 in 4 workers are unhappy with the tangible rewards from their work such as pay and benefits and also cite a higher level of on-the-job stress. Using job titles, company names and even industry keywords, employers may be able to find you easily through their searches, Joyce and Morgan say.

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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. Oh and don’t worry I can’t see technology taking jobs away from us any time soon! Social Media. Information Security and confidentiality.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

A social portfolio helps you stay in front of current and prospective employers. Hosted on a social media platform (typically LinkedIn), it’s a way to attract attention, share your accomplishments and expertise, and create a professional global network. Obviously, that’s false! Start creating yours today!

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 15, 2016

So if you’re thinking of moving roles, and salary is a big motivator for you, stop and consider job content and culture. How to spot a good office culture. If the organisation has a social media presence this is also a good place to look for examples of their office culture. That is a huge percentage!

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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. Provide links to current industry news, or information on how to solve a problem – or how you solved a problem. What are some other tips for job seekers on Twitter? OK, enough.

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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. It means fight back with facts.

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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. Get into social media for your skill set and self branding.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

This generation of workers is still highly desirable because of their skills in technology and their (social media) connections,” Finnigan says. I was laye doff in 2007 while attending an collage I had to take up two jobs to make ends meet which means that school was out of the schedule. And that’s a good thing.”

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Always look for ways to expand your horizons and be able to show an employer how you faced a challenge and learned. Embrace social media. But social media should be another tool you use to enhance your personal brand and make others see you as a tuned-in, interesting professional in your field. Pick up the phone.

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