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. Are things like a flexible schedule, ability to telecommute, additional days off, other company perks, or an off-cycle promotion an option? These are all forms of compensation that don’t necessarily involve a promotion.

Job Hunting 52

Job Hunting Telecommuting Mentoring Administrative Professionals 52

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 26, 2015

I remember when I was job hunting. I had a vast set of skills that I had picked up through all of my previous jobs. In another role I was so fed up constantly asking for different things to do that I gave up and did what was expected of me – not much.

Job Hunting 100

Job Hunting Project Management Social Media Skills 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Are you “gift wrapped” to best promote your professionalism and spirit of excellence? 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. You enjoy the challenge of each workday.

Gifts 100

Gifts Job Hunting Resume Skills 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Are you “gift wrapped” to best promote your professionalism and spirit of excellence? 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. You enjoy the challenge of each workday.

Gifts 100

Gifts Job Hunting Resume Skills 100

All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

Do you want to prove that you can do what you say you can, stand out in a job search, take advantage of career opportunities that come your way, and easily demonstrate why you deserve a raise or promotion? Each type helps set you up for success. Job Interviews. Then you need a professional portfolio! Performance Reviews.

Resume 52

Resume Interviewing Cover Letter Mentoring 52

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

Not getting promoted. Not being invited to join the right committees / projects. 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. So are you ready to get your hands dirty and try out a few new approaches to change your world?

Skills 100

Skills Networking 2016 Management 100

On The Job

APRIL 15, 2008

. -- Will Rogers (1879-1935) Let's not even think about taxes anymore today, and instead focus on Tidbit Tuesday: * Bring on the Rogaine: Sometimes you have to be really creative in promoting your business and your professional abilities, and a guy with a blog on balding has done just that. Some of the excuses: 1. del.icio.us.

Job Hunting 100

Job Hunting Policies Facebook International 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

Prior to this role, I supported 4 Executives at a Security company for 8 years and loved it but they relocated the division to another city so that's how I ended up where I am currently. I knew I didn’t want to job hunt for more than 6-9 months if I didn’t have to. I’m not sure how your job hunting experience was.

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Job Hunting Salary Temping Learning 40

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. I thoroughly enjoy the diversity of these positions, the project management, and the role of admin support.

Temping 40

Temping Resume Social Media Job Hunting 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

I have tried to research what the next level(s) up is, I can't seem to find any information. Do you by chance know what it takes to get up there? Sincerely, Anonymous” Dear NK, Thank you for the great question and btw, your wording of it was great! :) No need for me to “pretty it up!” I was wondering about career path.

Temping 40

Temping 2012 Salary Job Hunting 40

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. Finding a job is very much a numbers game. And where they end up is really just a natural trajectory of where they began.

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Agencies Resume Job Hunting Temping 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town. No hello, no trying to chat them up, or loiter to see if any celebrities were there. That one unassuming, non-meaty, first temp gig got me my first CEO EA job and eventually my promotion to project manager down the road. How do you do that?

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Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

He's expressed his appreciation for my hard work and his desire for me to move up in the company once I've decided where I want to be, which I am still figuring out. It says a lot when your boss wants to grow you within the company and promote you. I needed to find a new job and to make sure that it was the RIGHT JOB, not just ANY JOB.

Temping 40

Temping Stress Job Hunting ASAP 40

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Are you targeting projects so they anticipate market conditions? Those who help the company become more innovative or strategic will make themselves key players – and those are the people a company is more likely to retain and promote. Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills.

Gifts 100

Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 100