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Job Hunting Tips & Telling Your Boss

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Here are 10 things to consider as you conduct your job hunt. To conduct a job hunt confidentially, only tell those people you MUST (the recruiters you are interviewing with, etc). Plan ahead how you will juggle job hunting and your current schedule. What's the correct approach? A Hi Allie, Great question!

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The Realities of Job Hunting As A High Level Executive Assistant

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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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Answering Reader Mail: Confidential Job Hunts, Raises, Promotions & Better Projects

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Admins Part 4

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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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Answering Reader Mail: Can an EA salary support a family?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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. While you are at it, do as much automatic or online bill pay as you can - rent, phone bill, etc.

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Answering Reader Mail: How Long is it Fair to be a Temp for a Job?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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’ve worked for so many high profile folks and companies that I can relate.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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. 2) The previous assistant is assigned to work for a different boss at the old company, perhaps even whoever will replace their previous boss. This is why I urge you to tread carefully with others.

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