The Marq

APRIL 12, 2012

Scot is one of those rare breeds of professional who believes in long-term commitment to a company, so long as it’s reciprocated. So much so that the economic meltdown of 2008 didn’t seem to affect him, even though he worked in the construction industry as a Senior Project Manager. Eric’s message asked for a copy of my resume.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

I thoroughly enjoy the diversity of these positions, the project management, and the role of admin support. So, it's best to search for temporary, short-term admin work via temping, volunteering, applying for part time work so you have something to put on your resume. This experience spanned from 1997 to 2010.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. Youve been networking your little tail off. And better yet, its for a dream job in an exciting company!

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The Marq

MAY 10, 2012

Now I have to call Randy, AND tell him that I will be interviewing with Sam at Erik’s old Company! He’s not surprised about the project, nor how I am remembered. He tell me it was through my efforts that Bernards was able to get an invitation and was recommended to write proposals for design-build project (vs. About 15 min.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

I like many aspects of my job, but the most important thing for me is working for the right company, in the right industry and with the potential for growth, and my current position offers none of those things. Any recruiter who sees your resume and finds out you used to be a lawyer will silently wonder the following questions.

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

JUNE 19, 2013

However, this may be a job you can connect someone to in a suave and sexy networking master move that wins you a loyal friend for life. The successful applicant will be initiated into the following arcane secrets… You will learn: Ninja high level networking strategies (see and be a part of them being utilized in real time).

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 24, 2009

There is usually an answer if you look for it or speak to others on your team or in your network of acquaintances. I am part of the project management office at my company and I hear the term roadblocks all the time. It may seem like a roadblock, but is it really? Are you looking at the obstacle or at the finish line?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Believe it or not, while some EAs do hold tremendous power, because travel is a very expensive and uncomfortable aspect of business, many executives or companies are very specific on what is or isn't allowed and which airlines they will or won't fly. Smaller companies are so poor they use Expedia, Kayak, or Southwest Airlines.

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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. And as I climbed the admin ladder, when I got recruited for a project manager role, the person who referred me was also someone I had met when I was “just a temp” stuffing those thousands of envelopes.

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