Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Hello New & Returning Readers, TheLadders.com is currently doing a project where they are looking for people to provide tips to new college grads about to enter the working world. I had always meant to do a post on job searching and so I figured, why not now? Job hunting is a numbers and timing game.

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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. Then they get initiated into this job market.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 9, 2015

As a PA you know you have the organisational skills to rule the world and actually know your company well enough do half the jobs in the place if push came to shove. It isn’t fraud to emphasise all the positive skills that match the new career you want and if you don’t use a little artistic licence then it could hold you back.

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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? One of the best ways to get a raise is to try to ask for more responsibility and increase your skills and talents much like you did. Happy job hunting and keep me posted!

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On The Job

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Six months later, as the economy grew worse and Woody wasn't getting anywhere with her job-hunting efforts, she had a conversation with her sister. She told me that I needed to act and dress like I had a job, and so the next day I should get up and put on a suit," Woody says. "I What other tips would you offer to job seekers?

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 17, 2011

Volunteer : Volunteering is a good way to develop skills and gain experience that will interest employers. Build a skills-based resumé : A lack of work experience doesn’t automatically translate to a lack of talent. Start by listing your skills and how you obtained them. Volunteer When Job Hunting (turbotax.intuit.com).

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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.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

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. Share Carefully.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 12, 2010

The job-hunting experience can be a stressful one: sending out resumes, interviewing, sending out more resumes and interviewing again. It can take weeks, even months, to nail the job you want. Grow your skills. Attend seminars that provide you with new skills, or consider taking a class to further hone your talents.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 27, 2017

For PAs and EAs in particular, where success in the role is just as much down to personality and “fit” as it is to hard skills, video as an interview tool makes a lot of sense. For a generation growing up on Snapchat and YouTube, applying for jobs with a video will seem like the most natural thing in the world.

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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? Older workers should embrace learning new skills and seek training on new technology.

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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. Here are some tips for executive assistants (and for administrators who aspire to the C-level support level) to help you take your game to the next level. from your ideas, skills and experience. You are waiting for the perfect timing.

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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. Here are some tips for executive assistants (and for administrators who aspire to the C-level support level) to help you take your game to the next level. from your ideas, skills and experience. You are waiting for the perfect timing.

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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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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

All eager, hungry and demanding top notch speakers – ‘Give me knowledge!’ ‘ Give me practical tips!’ My job was to talk about What is your value? – On a piece of paper (I know I’m being old fashioned) write down 3 headings: Soft skills. See how your list of soft skills is greater than your other 2 lists?

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Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 2, 2010

Every person is unique, and every company and job is unique. Job hunting isn’t that different from dating. Clients come to understand why the typical strategies in finding a job so often fail, and learn what to do instead, why, and how, yet never hiding or sacrificing who they are.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Dont ever think your skills and abilities arent worth telling others about, and that you dont have something worthwhile to offer. How do you keep yourself enthused about your career or job hunt? Labels: Anita Bruzzese , career advice , find a job , get a job posted by Anita at 10:25 AM 10 Comments: Dan said.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I will keep you posted on the outcome of my job hunt in these tumultuous times, and again thank you so much for your help. From that point, I used my WCA skills to carry me through. Those cognitive thinking skills and synergistic partnership came through! My goal is to get my resume on the top of the stack. Jane Admin.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I will keep you posted on the outcome of my job hunt in these tumultuous times, and again thank you so much for your help. From that point, I used my WCA skills to carry me through. Those cognitive thinking skills and synergistic partnership came through! My goal is to get my resume on the top of the stack. Jane Admin.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Not only did you learn skills that will help you in relating to managers throughout your career, but you also made sure others knew that you had some valuable input. Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y? 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. 5 tips for working at home with your significant o.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

So when they get that job hunting email, it's just a typical update. A tip I keep coming across in the business and start up world is this: If you want money/a job ask for advice or information. Craft your resume based on experience and skill set, not chronologically - and tell a different story.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall. Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins. Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Labels: cant find a job , how to get a job , how to network , network , personal recommendations posted by Anita at 9:03 AM 11 Comments: Scot Herrick said. Nothing will help you find another job or protect your career more than having a monster business network. It is THE most underutilized skill of professionals out there.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills. Becoming too comfortable in your career and with your skills can set you up for problems if you suddenly find yourself out of work. Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y? Be the dumbest person in the room. Happy New Year!

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

You might also look for courses that will develop some new administrative and entrepreneurial skills that will expand your contributions to your company and can possibly save them from having to hire another employee to do that work. There were several public seminar companies whose 1 day workshops I attended and I did learn some good tips.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

Much of any business, but especially Hollywood, is working with people whose company you enjoy so your soft skills and personality will be a big factor in hiring. Be strategic about your transition and job hunt and plan it well, even financially. It’s all about numbers which are pretty clear cut.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

While I do feel like I may not have enough experience for this particular role I am interviewing for, they are seeking specific skills that I do possess. 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.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 25, 2009

2) Now that I'm job hunting again my biggest obstacle is HR or executives see not working for a CEO is a step down for me even though I don't see it that way. So really, being a good executive assistant translates to being good with people and having great soft skills which is also not specific. So that leaves Los Angeles.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

With their technology skills and great social networking abilities, GenY ( born roughly between 1980-2003) previously have found employers willing to meet their expectations. Like the rest of job hunters, Generation Y has found jobs can be tough to come by, even with their skills. But are they going to be different?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

As you know I only blog when I feel inspired and hopefully feel that I have some wisdom or tips to impart. Are you looking for networking advice, job hunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life? Welcome back to my blog!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

You 'll learn my most cringe worthy moment, tips, and a little about me as a person. I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral. But in reality – the most useful skill that opened a lot of doors for me were my soft skills. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA? Yes, ZERO.

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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. The amount of skill, pressure, stress, and problem solving differs at each of those levels. How can you make yourself easily found?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

We've hired people even though they answered all the questions correctly and were skilled, but didn't seem energized or excited. Keep in mind the upside of a job hunt is searching for the best relationships with a company. And all we gave them were 10 min so they had to make the best of it.

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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. 99% of temp jobs are for assistant, PA, or similar type positions. Make sure your resume reflects those necessary skills, even if when you did it was at an internship. (My Thanks so much in advance!"

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

The point is to assist them but not just pick up their drying cleaning and walk their dog, but to manage their life and schedule as close to a regular EA job. 5) Look for jobs under different titles with the same skill set. Almost every job has an admin element to it. When you job hunt keep this in mind.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

It may take some time to gain self awareness, self reflection, and self management skills, but over the years I’ve come to know a few things about myself that most likely will not waiver. 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.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

How good are they with logic, reasoning, critical thinking, and judgment skills? Or last, it really could just be a harmless difference in skills, personality, fit, management, communication, or values that is learned during the working relationship or learning curve. Here are some tips. How well do they listen?

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