Job Advice Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

In this situation you can’t just rely on posting your resume and sending it out. I know there are a lot of people out there who are convinced that they can never work for themselves but that is usually due to lack of confidence. That’s right I said it. The first thing I would try is to meet with some recruiters.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 19, 2012

There was a point in my career when I spent $1000 on a job interview. I had been headhunted by a major company through a word of mouth referral and their interview process required taking a few different skills tests. 1) Decline to take the test and back out of the interview process. It was definitely worth it and here’s why.

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On The Job

MAY 4, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, May 4, 2009 10 Things Employers Say Every College Student Should Know About Getting a Job At first the students didnt catch on. They were confident. Look the part. Step forward.

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On The Job

MAY 11, 2010

Among his suggestions: Don’t be the first interview. The strongest contenders for a job are often those interviewed last, because they’re recalled easier by hiring managers. Try to find out if anyone else has been interviewed when they call you for an appointment. During an interview, focus on what you can do for an employer.

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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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, September 9, 2010 Should You Feel Sorry for Your Boss? But if our leaders arent able to handle the stress, that has a trickle-down impact. Theyre not blind to whats going on.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Podcast Intro 0:18 The Leader Assistant Podcast exists to encourage and challenge assistants to become confident game changing leader assistants Jeremy Burrows 0:34 are you tasked with ordering food for your office? So I When interviewed, I don’t. The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. If you get an opportunity for an interview you may as well go and try it.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2018

Adapting to professional change shows professionalism and confidence. I may not have control of his thoughts, but I had control over how I reacted and my confidence. I typed up a list of accomplishments (quite proudly so and smiling ear to ear) and confidently carried them with me as I walked into the conference room for our meeting.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

One of the things they stressed was to hire well. Be selective and go for the job that is the right fit and that you have confidence you can do. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. They advised not to be so quick to hire someone just to fill the position. The same can be said for employees.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

I feel confident as I check off each item that things will be done on time. This does increase the preparation time, but on the day of the meeting it goes very smoothly with no stress. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. No surprises! Choose New. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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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. Any recruiter who sees your resume will silently wonder the following questions.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2010

So, when I interviewed Shawn Achor about being more optimistic, I was a bit skeptical. And even if you do land a job interview? That's left me with a sort of cynically realistic outlook that doesn't allow optimism much room to maneuver. I am not the giggly sort. Change your viewpoint.

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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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