Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Working with recruitment agencies. Dealing with agencies – hum, this is tricky. In my experience there are some terrible agencies out there that will treat you really badly and will put you forward for jobs that are totally unsuitable for you. The agencies will only call you if your CV has passed their keyword algorithm.

Cover Letter 100

Cover Letter Agencies Job Hunting Interviewing 100

Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

It is the way of the world that you will be judged by your photo so keep it sober, especially if you are job hunting. Be proactive if there is someone in a group or a particular recruitment agency that would be useful to network with then do connect with them. An excellent recruitment agency or a brilliant colleague.

Job Hunting 100

Job Hunting Social Media Agencies IAAP 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

You’d think that if you had a credit card, you’d be safe, but I once had to get a cashier’s check for almost $400 for a work event. Have money for job hunting and working. Whenever you interview for a job, there’s at least 2-3 interviews if not more. Have cash in your bank account.

Job Hunting 40

Job Hunting Credit Card Finance Gifts 40

Make or Break Moments

MARCH 21, 2010

It’s about case studies and the stories and events that are much better in the re-telling than in the moment. Is it a viable tool for networking and job hunting? Or…if you’re a consultant or agency, how do you introduce social media to the C-level at your client’s business?

Social Media 100

Social Media 2009 Customer Service 2010 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

Even though I am an EA with over 15 years of experience at the C-level, it seems that all the recruiting agencies I have approached still require an applicant to come in for an appointment to take their basic employment testing, and then only seem to be able to offer lower-level administrative jobs.

Agencies 40

Agencies Resume Job Hunting Temping 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I was interviewed earlier this month and so I pasted it below. When people would ask me in interviews, my first answer was, “No nepotism here!” I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral. I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies.

Interviewing 40

Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40