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The Practically Perfect PA guide to finding the perfect PA job

Practically Perfect PA

What can you expect to find in our eBook: I think we have covered everything that you will need to think about when it comes to planning your next career move including the following: Looking for an assistant role online. Covering cover letters. Making the most of your CV. How to stand out in a crowded market.

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Do You Have the Desire for Learning and Growth?

A Great Day's Work

A person who wants to grow needs a desire to learn. On a scale of 1-10, what’s your desire for learning? Do you believe your cover letter and resume would be pulled by the Human Resources staff to schedule an interview among the hundreds of applicants? Expect that a commitment to learning will require time and hard work.

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Stand Out at Your Next Performance Review With a Professional Portfolio!

All Things Admin

Performance reviews aren’t going anywhere, so you need to learn how to use them to your advantage. And in my opinion, the best way to do that is to present your professional portfolio at review time! What is a Professional Portfolio? Cover letters. Letters of recommendation. Work samples. Certifications.

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

All Things Admin

Your professional portfolio is a representation of who you are and what you can do, supported by tangible evidence, such as work samples, visual aids, certificates, etc. 3 Types of Professional Portfolios There are three types of professional portfolios: print, social, and digital.

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15 Fun Facts About Stacy Leitner

A Great Day's Work

I started my blog A Great Day’s Work to share resources with administrative professionals in an effort to help them be successful in their career and inspire them to lead in the workplace. Is there a professional association you would recommend administrative professionals join? Chico, California.

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Riding that Job Wave

Who's the Real Boss?

In addition to this however, you note the different managerial types they’ve encountered throughout these five roles, and how they’ve had to learn to adapt to different personality and operating types, often very quickly and without sufficient time to adapt. Be upfront in your cover letter.

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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. And youve been following all the best career advice and job search tips youve read, heard, learned, and developed. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work.