Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

So ideally I’d like to attend courses or have some time for self-study so that I can learn new skills which will progress my career and benefit the organisation as a whole.” I learnt very quickly how to manage my time so that I didn’t neglect my job or my studies.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Job Hunting Skills AT&T 100

On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

In 2008, when Jessie Canella returned home from Iraq where he had been deployed as a Marine, he wasn't sure how to get a job in the civilian world. So he turned to what he had heard was a place to find lots of jobs: online job boards. While in the barber's chair, Canella confided that he was depressed about his job prospects.

Networking 100

Networking Job Hunting Resume 2008 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. You have to show your executive and business owner how investing in your development will benefit them or the company. It can be a very hard sell.

IAAP 100

IAAP ASAP Administrative Professionals Training 100

On The Job

MAY 31, 2007

When I sat down in that chair to be interviewed by Amy Robach, I was confident in my ability to do well in the interview. I learned how television studios function, the best way to sit (straight back, legs crossed away from the camera, leaning slightly forward, hands in your lap) and what to wear (no loud or busy prints). I practiced.

Clothes 100

Clothes Interviewing Job Hunting Confidence 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

While you might believe you’d like to dish out a little payback like some extra work or longer hours, it actually can be an opportunity to help boost your standing within your company and help your career. Come up with an innovative idea that supports the company’s overall mission strategy. Baldoni says you should: 1.

Management 100

Management UPS 2009 Job Hunting 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

“I see myself working as an Executive Assistant because I do enjoy the job but I hope to have really perfected my skills and am in a position where I can utilise my talents but also still challenge and stretch myself. I hope to still be learning new things in 5 years time.”. What do you think you can contribute to this company?

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Skills Restaurants 2007 100

On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Then, I did what I always did: I picked up the phone and started asking experts on how job seekers could succeed in this tough market. Phil Haynes says it’s these kinds of blunders that can prevent a job seeker from finding a position, but he says a revamped strategy can help bring success. Do your homework. Do walk out the door. “Go

2009 100

2009 Resume Interviewing Networking 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

After only 2 weeks, I found a great company through a staffing agency and the position was full time working for a wonderful CEO. I did very well on my interviews and it's down to me and one other EA who already has a full time job. If you or any EA was let go of performance issues, that is also factored in when applying for new jobs.

Temping 40

Temping Resume Interviewing Job Hunting 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

You would be surprised at the amount of errors I have seen in this very important first introduction to a company. I also like people to show confidence by shaking my hand. You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall. They are interested, now what? Were you reading my last post? :) Great article.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

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 learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. On my first day there, as I walk to my desk, a guy appears out of nowhere and introduces himself to say hi and welcome me to the company. What did you study?

Interviewing 40

Interviewing Temping Resume Agencies 40

On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Heres the column I did for Gannett: They have been called unflattering names such as the “Entitlement Generation” or “Generation Me,” but young people seeking jobs these days may have a new name: realistic. We can learn so much from history, but as soon as things start to do well again, we seem to forget everything we learned.

2009 100

2009 Self Esteem AT&T Skills 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Lynch says that’s why her organization believes it makes more sense for individuals and companies to look at age and generations in the workplace in terms of: 1. It gives them a real sense of empowerment because they learn to ask themselves what’s most important to them right now, at this stage of their lives and career.” Life stages.

Retirement 100

Retirement 2009 Job Hunting Telecommuting 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Those who help the company become more innovative or strategic will make themselves key players – and those are the people a company is more likely to retain and promote. If the company won’t fund your efforts, look for free webinars or podcasts online that provide experts to expand your knowledge. Get more training.

Gifts 100

Gifts 2009 Social Media 2010 100