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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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Let your connections know that you are active and relevant in your industry. Join ones that are relevant to your industry and personal brand. Will this inform, educate, inspire or motivate? Contribute to industry forums, show your knowledge, experience and insights and link back to your URL. Join LinkedIn Groups.

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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. Have more than one phone number and email address - Besides your personal cell number from your iPhone, get another free number just for job hunting or work. If your job is in social media, that’s another story.

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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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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). However, this just isn’t the case anymore.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Practically Perfect PA has lots and lots planned for 2014 which I will share with you over the next few weeks but in the mean time let’s have a look at what our industry can expect this year. This is particularly important if job hunting, as most recruiters will now look for an active engagement in your chosen profession.

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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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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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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 12, 2012

The term ‘gatekeeper’ is used in association with PAs/ EAs frequently, you will see it in job applications, CVs, articles relating to the industry and everything in between, but what does it actually mean to us? In the minds of these industries we are the people to get around and the barrier to overcome. Megan Stewart.

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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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On The Job

MAY 31, 2007

RESOURCES Some good online sites to check for information about a company: Comfind www.comfind.com You can search for a company by name or industry, and will give you home office addresses, telephone numbers and Web site addresses. Corporate Information www.corporateinformation.com Information on private and international companies.

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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

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? She suggests job seekers should: • Attend events attended by others in your industry or field of interest. “If

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

You can access more information about coaching with Joan virtually or in person. Just as accountants get their CPAs to demonstrate they have completed thorough study in their profession/industry, so should an administrative professional have a designation that shows he or she has put in their hard work to grow in their profession. (JB).

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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? One 20-year-veteran of property management recently told Blume that her job was “eating her soul.”

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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 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? So for you to willingly divulge any health information is also a hard choice to grapple with. And what sort of online content you would pay for?

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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

JUNE 11, 2014

Very informative and I spent hours reading your former posts. For any new readers, I will answer your entire email line by line and explain general information which may or may not apply to you, and give you some things to ponder. I’m sorry to hear that a job you loved moved cities so you had to find your current role.

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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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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

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). And I had a lot of temp work coming my way, I had a lot of interviews about to be booked, I had just started my job hunt, and I had so many unanswered questions.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. 6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt. If you’ve been doing the same job every year without any growth or increased responsibility, you really only have 2 years of experience that’s been repeated X amount of years.

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