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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On The Job

JULY 9, 2018

They will try to scam you with fake job offers, lure you into giving them money or even try to steal all your personal information. Before you fall into any of these traps, here's what you need to know about work-from-home jobs: 1. If someone wants to interview you about a job, you need to communicate via phone or email.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 22, 2010

But the reason I feel so strongly about giving them as much information about the workplace as possible is because I hear all too often from employers who have unbelievable tales about young people who come in for interviews and say, "So, what is it you do here?" Demonstrate maturity. Do your homework. Have questions prepared to ask.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Maintaining and building your online persona is a part of the new job search. Building your personal brand is crucial to standing out from the crowd when job hunting. After all, Inc reports that every corporate job opening attracts an average of 250 resumes, but on average only four to six people will interview for the position.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Are you looking for networking advice, job hunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life? Today I had an interview and just as I arrived, I got really sick and wasn’t feeling well at all. This was not my #1 dream job if that helps.

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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. AKA – Kiyomi’s 10 Tips for Setting Up Your Social Media & Internet Presence Safely to Improve Your Job Search & to Protect Yourself They say that the interview starts even before you’ve walked through the door and it’s true.

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On The Job

MAY 31, 2007

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. That’s because I had followed the advice of experts I had been interviewing over the years. They had always told me that the key to any good interview is to prepare, prepare, prepare. I practiced.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

The next step is to jump industries and focus on the creative. If you’ve worked for the top dog at the equity firm and have a lot of experience, it’s usually understood that you are so talented you can work in any industry. Be strategic about your transition and job hunt and plan it well, even financially.

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On The Job

AUGUST 28, 2009

In your bio, provide more information on LinkedIn or another professionally focused site. Provide links to current industry news, or information on how to solve a problem – or how you solved a problem. We all know the job market is tough and looking for work can be difficult. Provide a professional link. No whining.

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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. I also learned some disturbing information during my research : Most people only check out what's online about them several times a year. I say this to save your ass. Here's what we did.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

Through volunteering, you can network and keep your pulse on the industry of your choosing. 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.

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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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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!

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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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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. 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.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I was interviewed earlier this month and so I pasted it below. When people would ask me in interviews, my first answer was, “No nepotism here!” I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. 6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt. Where did you go to school?

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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. Thanks again for all your informative blogs!!! You wrote, “I did very well on my interviews and it's down to me and one other EA who already has a full time job.” How long do you think is fair?

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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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On The Job

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, December 21, 2009 Is your employer clueless about your needs? 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. 5 tips for working at home with your significant o.

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