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 9, 2009

You ask a very good question and I'm so glad you are being proactive with your job hunt and career. Once you find out their email or fax number, they will ask you to submit your cover letter and resume. All I knew was the department and my job title. 99% of temp jobs are for assistant, PA, or similar type positions.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

The hiring process can be very lengthy, iffy, and constantly changes. Most often, when we don't get back to people it's because we don't have any new information to give you to elevate you to the next process or you are not our highest candidate. If your resume and cover letter are riddled we typos we question your attention to detail.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

That’s because like many job seekers, you’re probably spending way too much time poring over job boards and sending resumes to cyber black holes that offer you little chance of finding a job. In other words, it’s time to network, still the best way to land a job. I'm going to bet it's a small number.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Aside from what I will write below, you should consider re-reading my post from July 2011 titled The Realities of Job Hunting As a High Level Executive Assistant. Will you constantly review your job and life every 3 months when a new opportunity comes up? You don't want to appear as a job hopper. 3 months is very short.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

I have noticed three criteria of a good company during my years as a staff member and freelancer/contractor before getting hire, while working there, and upon finishing a contract job. 1) Good companies ask you to meet with as many people as possible during the interview process. It's the little things that matter! Please share!

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

People graduating college now are still working the same jobs we have had our whole lives. This means doing the jobs no older person wants and living off of tips. As for entitled, now and unlike many previous generations, we work for free on top of working a menial job to make the bills.

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