On The Job

AUGUST 2, 2021

Many workers are looking into new careers or new jobs, spurred by changes in their industry or simply a desire to do something else. Even if you're applying for only sales jobs, you need to tailor your resume to a specific employer. Clean up social media. Target a specific employer.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt I hear from a lot of people who are out of work. Treat looking for a job as a job,” she says.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

I had always meant to do a post on job searching and so I figured, why not now? AKA – Kiyomi’s 21-Step Job Hunt Strategy 1) Contact everyone you know in a personalized, positive, fun email When I first graduated college and whenever I am seeking new opportunities, I will literally email everyone I know. That’s okay.

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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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Workplace Insight

JULY 3, 2023

Faced with declining real incomes and mounting expenses, almost half (46 percent) of respondents have taken on additional hours at work, one in five (19 percent) now has a second job for extra income, and one in three (34 percent) has been actively job hunting for a higher salaried role.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Hi, I’m Nicky Christmas and I am a job hopper. I’ve spent many years cleverly covering up the fact that I spent most of my career hopping from one job to another in an effort to climb the career ladder. A huge pro for all of my job hopping is the amount of different experience I have as an assistant.

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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. Here are my 10 tips on setting yourself up for a great job search, whether for the very first time or not. Here are my 10 tips on setting yourself up for a great job search, whether for the very first time or not.

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On The Job

JULY 9, 2018

Be very careful, especially when the job is portrayed as being with the government. Look up the employer online, looking for an address and phone number. You're in this job hunt to earn money, not give it to scammers. Do a regular search of "job scams" so you're up-to-date. Do your homework. Don't let them.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Job-hunting tactics that worked even a few years ago may appear passé, while using fresh strategies can help professionals stand out among a large applicant pool. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut during the job hunt,” said Robert Hosking, executive director of OfficeTeam. “If Network solely when you’re looking for a job.

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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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All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

If you don’t have a weekly meeting, it’s time to set up one so your manager can stay connected to what you’re doing. If the answer is no, start preparing for a job hunt. Know what’s going on in your office, company, and industry. Once a decision is made about your role, only you can decide if you can live with it.

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 17, 2013

The good news for these newly unemployed financial workers and others with business office experience is that there is an opportunity to create their own jobs by entering the relatively new field of virtual business services. While the economy can make traditional job hunting difficult, it can actually help usher in new ideas and services.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

I haven’t had the opportunity to complete any formal training but I do keep up to date with the industry by reading lots of articles on LinkedIn and other publications for assistants (like Practically Perfect PA!). Setting that goal not only meant I received a promotion but I picked up many new skills along the way.”

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

This is great if you are looking for an identical job to the one you have currently but not brilliant if you want to move up the career ladder or try a new industry. This is why you really really need to tailor your resumes before approaching an agency otherwise you will end up doing what you have always done.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Or worse, people are seeing your profile, but it does a poor job of representing you and what you do.” (Melonie Dodaro, LinkedIn Expert). Okay, so hands up, you admit that you are not doing as much as you could. Let your connections know that you are active and relevant in your industry. Does this really matter?

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Sitting by a scenic lake near his Ericsson office, Kearney recalls a brief stint as a government contractor after leaving the military and uses the lake as an analogy for his job-hunting strategy. But the network also allows military members to explore job options with employers such as Amazon, General Electric and Lockheed-Martin.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Sitting by a scenic lake near his Ericsson office, Kearney recalls a brief stint as a government contractor after leaving the military and uses the lake as an analogy for his job-hunting strategy. But the network also allows military members to explore job options with employers such as Amazon, General Electric and Lockheed-Martin.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. Presentation: package yourself like you would your resume: tidy things up and keep it current. Yes, that may seem unfair but the truth is it’s up to you to demonstrate that you care about yourself first. What about your hairstyle?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Perhaps you aren’t job hunting, but have an idea you’d like to pitch to management. Presentation: package yourself like you would your resume: tidy things up and keep it current. Yes, that may seem unfair but the truth is it’s up to you to demonstrate that you care about yourself first. What about your hairstyle?

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On The Job

DECEMBER 29, 2011

I spent the holidays with family and friends, and the one subject that came up over and over again (apart from the discussion that we were all eating too much) was about jobs. Some people were looking for jobs, and others were complaining about their current positions. So how do you fly below the radar when searching for a job?

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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. Tell me about yourself?

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On The Job

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Or, when I talk to college classes and ask, "How many of you know that what you post online will be checked out by an employer?" -- only a smattering of hands go up. Those graduating from college soon may have only one request of Santa this year: Bring me a job. Don't just show up for an interview and say, "So what is it you do here?"

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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. Throughout 2013 we noticed a huge increase in PA networking with a number of local networking groups springing up across the UK.

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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. It’s great you are already an EA from a reputable company.

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On The Job

AUGUST 27, 2008

I think it's that way for many people who get caught up in interviewing for a job they really, really want. We all know that when we interview we're supposed to ask intelligent questions about the job, the company, the industry, etc. What are some other things a job candidate should look for when interviewing?

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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. That means in addition to ramping up your networking efforts, you need to immediately take steps to clean up your online footprint. may pick up web pages that Google missed or ignored.)

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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. Do your homework.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 25, 2009

The executive basically yelled at me for showing up for the interview because he wasn't a CEO and he thought it was absurd that I would even show up for a non-CEO executive assistant position. 1) I wanted to work in the entertainment industry which really only exists in Los Angeles or New York. So that leaves Los Angeles.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 15, 2016

A salary increase can be extremely attractive, and often a big motivator to change roles, or sometimes even move industry. The number one is actually job content with a staggering 92% saying it’s all about the job itself. But interestingly, in the results of our survey, salary did not come out on top.

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On The Job

AUGUST 28, 2009

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. Job seekers need to remember that Twitter is a business tool for them--and it's a good one. In other words, tweet up, not down!

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

Experiences (where have you gained your expertise from e.g. projects, industry etc.). Hmmm, let me see, hold it up higher, yep I can see them now. Well, having trained 1000’s of people on how to change and develop their personal brand and reputations, I know everyone follows a set pattern when writing up their lists.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

Thank you so much for taking up this blog. Six of these years were at a small, personal services start up, that I sold profitably, and the remaining four years were as admin support at two small businesses. Well, the educational field is dismal and I've given up on the teaching career. This experience spanned from 1997 to 2010.

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On The Job

MAY 31, 2007

I worked on coming up with examples of each item I discussed. I also followed up with hand written thank-you notes to the producers and the interviewer. Never forget that even if you don’t get this job, your good manners may help land you a spot with them in the future. I practiced.

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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? This was not my #1 dream job if that helps. OR if you want to EMAIL me why you would PAY to hire someone like me, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

She suggests job seekers should: • Attend events attended by others in your industry or field of interest. “If It can be uncomfortable and awkward to just call and ask someone for a job lead, so instead ask a question like: “I’ve been thinking of going in this direction with my job search, and I’d like to get your thoughts.”

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Live Webinar Question and Answer Follow up! I worked in 12 different companies in 5 states and worked my way up to Executive Assistant supporting Presidents and CEOs. Or that your organization requires a degree before you can move up? We have a several webinars coming up! I know every aspect of the profession.

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