Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

AKA – Kiyomi’s 21-Step Job Hunt Strategy 1) Contact everyone you know in a personalized, positive, fun email When I first graduated college and whenever I am seeking new opportunities, I will literally email everyone I know. The email should be to continue or further establish a “relationship” you already have with them.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2013

Following on from Monday’s blog here are another five interview question and answers specifically for assistants. In no why shape or form speak badly about one of your colleagues and how you couldn’t stand them (even if it is true!) Click here for Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Administrators Part 1.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 11, 2011

In my career, it's not often that one is tested during a screening process or for a job interview. 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. Here are the 10 types of tests I've encountered during my job hunts.

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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. We've hired people who were 20 minutes late to an interview that was only 30 min. When we schedule interviews, numerous people are involved. Or the sheer number of people we need to interview means we need to reach out to 7 people for one job.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

My question however, is… should I disclose the reason for my termination in my job interviews? I was so excited to see your email and as I read it, I thought it would eventually end on a high note. However, very rarely will advice come in this form so it’s up to you to figure out how to solve the gap.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

In this short time, the person forms an opinion about you based on your appearance, your body language , your demeanor and your mannerisms. Mirroring the behaviour is not so easy to maintain, especially in technical interviews. The adage says, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. I appreciate this point.

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