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.” If you have completed any courses at a previous employer then here is your time to shine.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 7, 2010

So, if you're running out of hope, read this story I did for Gannett/USAToday.com, and know that you should keep hope alive -- and maybe learn a thing or two from those who have successfully moved from unemployed to the working ranks. She was joking, of course, but there was some truth to her story." I thought that was hilarious.

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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 may think this would be a biased conversation about our curriculum-based designation courses but it was far from that! I just felt it wasn’t enough!

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On The Job

APRIL 12, 2013

Read this latest column I did for Gannett/USA Today and see if your job search doesn''t need the same. If you have had a long winter of job searching with no luck, you may need to freshen up your job-hunting strategy, career experts say. Spend time learning about organizations where you''d like to work.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 9, 2008

If your skills fall short of what is required for this particular job posting, you may want to pass this opportunity by (at least this time around), but you can always take courses and learn the required skills or upgrade your present skills for the next time. Ask questions and find out if this is the job you want.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 25, 2009

So be warned - often unfairly, the first job you take out of college becomes your specialty. After I was laid off I of course had to go look for another job. 2) Now that I'm job hunting again my biggest obstacle is HR or executives see not working for a CEO is a step down for me even though I don't see it that way.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

You know deep down what he is asking of you is par for the course and totally reasonable, but your reaction isn’t congruent to the situation. For me, and this may or may not be the case with you, I learned I was bored, unhappy, stretched too thin, and I was neglecting myself. How did I learn this? I love being an EA.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Hochwarter says that many college students on his campus seem unfazed by the bad job numbers and tough economic times. “Of Of course, you have the one group who is gung-ho, but realistic. They’re paying attention and taking all the opportunities they can to make contacts (for jobs). December 2, 2009 7:49 AM John said.

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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. I mentioned my gig was over and I learned a lot and enjoyed my assignment and hoped to have the chance to return again. We are super excited to have you!

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On The Job

DECEMBER 21, 2009

What employers can learn from these answers is that an employee deciding to leave a company may not have anything to do with his age or satisfaction with his work, but rather on where he identifies himself in his career. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. We ask them to define their age in a more holistic way.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Always look for ways to expand your horizons and be able to show an employer how you faced a challenge and learned. I think I need a course to figure out how to use it. I hope everyone has learned in the last year that leaving your future to fate or in someone else's hands is a move they may regret. Embrace social media.

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