Success

MAY 1, 2023

So, while you don’t have to change who you are, be mindful throughout your job hunt that future employers might be learning more about you through your public accounts, and understand the potential ramifications the posts on those accounts can have on your career. LinkedIn is expected. Everything else?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 13, 2011

Here are some tips as your career progresses that will affect how you job hunt. The lower-level admin you are the more jobs there are. Whether you are a department assistant or work for a smaller company, you will be able to find a job more easily. Those jobs support the President, CEO, CTO, CFO, and Chairman.

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On The Job

AUGUST 1, 2018

Many new workers are thinking to themselves: "Wow, I think this was a mistake," and may even begin job hunting again, knowing that there are plenty of employers out there who want them. Often, it's very simple: They don't feel a connection to the new job or the people or the organization. Why do new workers feel this way?

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On The Job

JULY 9, 2018

Before you fall into any of these traps, here's what you need to know about work-from-home jobs: 1. If someone wants to interview you about a job, you need to communicate via phone or email. No legitimate job offer should include the stipulation that you must accept the offer right now or lose out. Super-secret jobs.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 13, 2011

Lately I've been poking around online trying to see what else is out there for self-branding and job hunting. I've actually sent in my resume and cover letter to companies with open positions whenever their site was down or when a post had expired. I'm by no means an expert in social media at all.

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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? Short of that, looking for a new job elsewhere is your second best bet. While you have a job, recruiters are much happier to steal you away to their company instead.

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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. If you set up a rule on your outlook to move all of your LinkedIn emails into a separate folder you can look read through these at your own convenience without clogging up your inbox. Job hunting.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Job-hunting tactics that worked even a few years ago may appear passé, while using fresh strategies can help professionals stand out among a large applicant pool. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut during the job hunt,” said Robert Hosking, executive director of OfficeTeam. “If Wait until a position is advertised to apply.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 9, 2013

So you’ve bagged a job interview, you’ve picked your outfit, you’ve researched the company and planned a few answers. You’ve made your way to the company building and have managed to get through all of the tricky questions. What is the company most proud of? What can be improved? The culture.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 10, 2017

Hello New & Returning Readers, About 2 years ago I wrote an in-depth post about how I job hunt. Have more than one phone number and email address - Besides your personal cell number from your iPhone, get another free number just for job hunting or work. That company looked online and found me.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 25, 2022

Types of Recruitment Automation Software to Choose from Applicant Tracking System : To put it briefly, an ATS provides all-in-one solution for managing job applications, resumes, candidate data, emails, and job postings. Mobile recruitment can't be ignored today by recruiters.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

Try to get a feel for what others in similar companies are doing. It may help to compare your job description with your administrative procedures binder to highlight how you’re going above and beyond and adding value to your organization. Does your company offer gym memberships or tuition reimbursement? Do your homework.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Add your LinkedIn profile to your email signature. Tag people and companies in your status updates. I don’t usually advocate the use of a Premium Account but if you are actively job seeking this will help as you can email people outside your usual network. First things first, create a bespoke LinkedIn URL.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Human resources departments and bosses often keep an eye on employees' social media chatter and may do keyword searches to turn up resumes from employees posted to job boards of other company job sites. So how do you fly below the radar when searching for a job? Turn off the updates feature. Turn off the updates feature.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2013

I think at the time his position in the company was under threat and to compensate he would try to exert power over me by giving me very menial tasks and could be quite disrespectful. Remember that you can always say during the interview that you will go away and think about their offer and then negotiate over the phone or by email.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

Prior to this role, I supported 4 Executives at a Security company for 8 years and loved it but they relocated the division to another city so that's how I ended up where I am currently. I’m sorry to hear that a job you loved moved cities so you had to find your current role. I’m not sure how your job hunting experience was.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 26, 2016

If you are reading this on email, here is the link to download the eBook. Preparing for the perfect pa job Download the Practically Perfect PA eBook Download our free eBook. Career Moves is an award-winning recruitment company, which matches the most talented individuals some of the UK’s leading organisations.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

"What is the best career path advice or source for career path advice/strategy to go from EA at a top private equity firm to EA with development potential with a production company?" It’s great you are already an EA from a reputable company. Since you have already worked at a well known company, you are half way there.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? You have to show your executive and business owner how investing in your development will benefit them or the company. What about taking advantage of training from Skillsoft or an employee training through your company?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Also look thru your employee handbook to save as much money as possible with your company matching 401k program and pre-tax contributions, employee discounts and perks, paid on going education, flexible spending accounts, etc. Do a great job. Save, save, and save. You can just write “Thx!” It usually takes me 3-4 days to answer.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Since my last email to you, I have found an executive assistant position. 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. Will you constantly review your job and life every 3 months when a new opportunity comes up?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 13, 2016

My boss, the CEO, got fired in September last year and the company still hasn't started the process to replace him. The company has told me they value me and want me to stay on, but it's been seven months now and I don't have any work to do, despite offering my services to a variety of Partners. Look for a job CONFIDENTIALLY.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

Whenever I look for a job, I send out over 200 individual emails telling people what I've been up to. So when they get that job hunting email, it's just a typical update. Social media is big right now, both for companies and individuals. Get into social media for your skill set and self branding.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 11, 2011

However, I have noticed a lot of private companies or companies that value exceptional talent and have a great interview process do test their applicants. I'm shocked more companies aren't doing this in general. I'm shocked more companies aren't doing this in general. What other types of tests have you come across?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

It's very hard to read the corporate culture of a company unless you're already working there and have been there for awhile. I always believed one year at a company will give you a full picture since you're able to observe when the company experiences down time in the summer or has insane deadlines during periods of peak productivity.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

1) We love applicants who only follow up once via email. If we asked you to email us, please email us. It helps because we now have a paper trail so it's easier to keep tabs on the 7 candidates we are interviewing for this one job. Often we are filling multiple jobs. We are trying to reach you quickly!

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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. I am a dynamic, successful EA with 2 long term business relationships spanning 26 years.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I would like to email her after they meet to let her know I am interested in the role. To email her expressing my interest and why I would be great in the role? I also cover a lot of ground because I admit, I don't know all the specifics of the situation, you, your boss, dept, or company either.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

The lady that disapproved used to work for a very corporate company and happened to be my boss because she was the CEO's assistant. I believed it would be fine as the SVPs superseded her command, and I felt that I was in safe as long as I was in company of the executives and was in their good graces.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

The most important thing is to take action and do something different so you can get promoted, get better tasks, that raise, or transition to a different role, dept, company, or industry. 3) Work for a bigger company in a smaller role. So to get to that place, you need to work for a bigger company.

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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. You'll find that every major movie studio, tv network, or entertainment company usually has their own in-house temping agency. Don't forget to reach out to those companies too! Thanks so much in advance!"

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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. You may even start to think your current job is not that bad afterall. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? They are interested, now what?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

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. The celebrity culture and corporate business world is very unique to each A-lister, company, and the executive leading the division. 6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

I have developed both a great professional relationship and personal friendship with my boss and have enjoyed working with him and the company. He's expressed his appreciation for my hard work and his desire for me to move up in the company once I've decided where I want to be, which I am still figuring out. I love being an EA.

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