Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2013

Here are 10 things to consider as you conduct your job hunt. If your boss has the time, energy, and is okay with you moving on to another job, department, or leaving them and are happy to refer you and help you in every way they can, you have a a great personal rapport with your boss. What's the correct approach?

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Job Hunting Resume Interviewing Negotiating 40

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 9, 2015

Take advantage of being in a relatively well paid job and decide to invest that money in the training you need – yes this does mean you might not have as many fancy dinners or a trip to Thailand this year, but it is worth it when you finally have that new job title. Like Peggy Olsen (sorry another Mad Men reference!)

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Job Hunting Project Management Interviewing Skills 100

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!). I am very open to additional training and would love the opportunity to develop myself further.” .

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Interviewing Job Hunting Skills AT&T 100

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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Social Media Job Hunting Resume Facebook 100

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). You should refer back to your core PA/ EA skills for this one.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

You can — just as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Julie Perrine, CAP-OM, is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin, providing training, mentoring and resources for administrative professionals worldwide. 3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital.

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Resume Interviewing Cover Letter Mentoring 52

On The Job

JANUARY 27, 2011

While referring to your own child as "what's his name" and calling anything technological "that thingamajig" may prompt laughter and plenty of teasing from friends and family, what happens when you have a brain glitch at work — or during a job interview? Learn new things.

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