Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

How do I get a recommendation letter from my boss for a new job hunt without raising suspicion or improve my situation without my boss’ help? It’s such a shame that there aren’t more managers who are good mentors that help each individual grow and learn more in their roles. Happy job hunting and keep me posted!

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JANUARY 9, 2015

If you can find a mentor or someone in your chosen profession to have a coffee with and get some invaluable advice, it really helps with your motivation. Finally, be confident – go into that interview as though you have been working in this sector your whole career. Like Peggy Olsen (sorry another Mad Men reference!)

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Any time you interview where this situation occurs you are allowed to ask very politely. In light of Enron and a lot of these CEO scandals you should be interviewing your boss and about the role as well. Don’t automatically assume because the package looks good or the job sounds great on paper you will like it. Who knows?!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

I mentored other younger assistants. I started this blog while temping/job hunting and I was allowed to write or do personal side projects as long as it was not interfering with my work. I will find a job that is stable, yet slightly challenging. I will find a job that is near my house with hardly a commute.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

Sign up with the major job hunting sites with your resume and profile, join social network sites geared towards work, and meet with every temp agency in town just to be safe. But the most successful studio executives went to great schools, had brilliant mentors, and amazing internships. How can you make yourself easily found?

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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. We are super excited to have you!

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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. 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.” It’s interesting that they clued you in the fact that the other EA has full time job.

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