Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2013

Following on from Monday’s blog here are another five interview question and answers specifically for assistants. In no why shape or form speak badly about one of your colleagues and how you couldn’t stand them (even if it is true!) Click here for Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Administrators Part 1.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Agencies have a number of jobs and will select the candidate that fills the requirements, they won’t proactively look for a role that suits you personally. Ensure you are clear with the type of role you want and stick to it so that the agency doesn’t keep sending you unsuitable opportunities. Interview them too.

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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. Social media is the engine that your job search will run on.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 17, 2011

It’s one of the most common Catch-22s of the employment world: you’re out of school and looking for a job, but you need experience to get one. But, if you don’t have a job, how do you gain experience? Practice for Interviews : Like almost everything in life, job interviews get easier the more you practice them.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

So you’ve aced your interview and you’ve been offered the job. If you didn’t ask this question during the interview process, you can always ask to speak to your potential employer again to get a view of the culture. Again, this is a subject that you should raise during the interview process.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 15, 2016

Remember, you can ask questions in the interview about the office culture! You will get a good sense of what to expect from the interviewer’s answers. During your interviews also take a look at the office itself – what is the set up and what does the furniture look like. t: 0207 758 4308. Download the eBook.

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On The Job

APRIL 12, 2013

Spring cleaning isn''t something I really look forward to, but when it''s done I feel like I''ve accomplished something worthwhile. Read this latest column I did for Gannett/USA Today and see if your job search doesn''t need the same. Always follow up with a thank-you note even if you didn''t get the position," Trnka says.

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Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 2, 2010

And people are doing this more than ever in this market, as they continue to go about job searches totally backwards and how they give themselves away on the interview. We do the “square peg in a round hole&# especially with relationships and with jobs. These days, job seekers don’t care.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2016

In the early days of a business so much needs to be accomplished at a tremendously fast pace so do expect to be given lots of different jobs (many of which will not be glamourous), work longer and nontraditional hours and generally muck in. The Practically Perfect PA Guide to: Preparing for the perfect job Download our free eBook!

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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 learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. 6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt. We are super excited to have you!

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, September 17, 2009 What to Do When Youve Run Off Into a Career Ditch If I could leave you with one thought today, it would be this: You are a work in progress. Look at your past.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Previously, the only way your employer might get a hint that you were looking for another job was when you showed up in a nice outfit suitable for interviewing during your lunch hour instead of your usual scruffy khaki pants and T-shirt. Don't tell anyone, including your best buddy at work, that you're searching for a new job.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 28, 2009

I recently interviewed an employment law expert, who pointed out there are a lot of myths that employees believe, including the one that they can say what they want at work. OK, this isnt exactly an outstanding revelation to many of you, but to lots of people, it is. When people are at work, they think its sort of an extended living room.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 17, 2017

Don’t even get me started on the many ‘dry’ January’s I’ve started only to be scuppered by a large glass of Rioja. If you haven’t looked for a new role in a while you may find the whole process daunting. Don’t let the keyword algorithm scare you! Key word searches for Assistants.

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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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On The Job

AUGUST 28, 2009

I’ve seen people say they’re “desperate” to find a job, either in their bio or their tweet, or both. What are some other tips for job seekers on Twitter? Labels: Anita Bruzzese , career advice , job seekers , social media , Twitter posted by Anita at 10:55 AM 12 Comments: the medical sales recruiter said. Big mistake.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Do you ever get that ho hum feeling about your job and know it is time to consider moving on? After four years at my previous job I knew it was time to go. She felt in her current job she was not being challenged and used to her potential and was thinking about making a change. When an opportunity came up, I went for it.

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Make or Break Moments

MARCH 21, 2010

Is it a viable tool for networking and job hunting? Many claim you can and many claim you can’t. A pretty powerful collection of ideas – wouldn’t you say? The book is currently at the publisher and is expected to hit the book stores (print and Kindle/iPad versions) in April! And how do you measure it?

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, February 10, 2010 5 Ways to Avoid Freaking Out About Networking Hear that? In other words, it’s time to network, still the best way to land a job. Most people won't do that.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, December 28, 2009 10 gifts to give your career As the gift-giving season draws to a close, it’s time to remember that you still have one more gift left to bestow: The gift of a better career.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y? And, I have even more in common with them: I needed a job when the economy was basically in the toilet.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, November 9, 2009 5 tips for working at home with your significant other The tough times have brought about a lot of changes, both personally and professionally. Another great post.

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