Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2013

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? Give proper notice.

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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. I’ve read somewhere that is quite typical of women compared to men… but no excuses in a job interview you have to sell yourself and you have to really believe that you are worth the money that you think you are.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 13, 2011

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. Those jobs support the President, CEO, CTO, CFO, and Chairman. Your job hunt will take a lot longer. Job hunt with focus. Make a decision.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 13, 2011

Lately I've been poking around online trying to see what else is out there for self-branding and job hunting. We swapped stories about interview attire. A friend of mine got her job via a Facebook status update when she ranted "I need a job!" It has paid off where I got a phone call or an interview.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

It is the way of the world that you will be judged by your photo so keep it sober, especially if you are job hunting. If you set up a rule on your outlook to move all of your LinkedIn emails into a separate folder you can look read through these at your own convenience without clogging up your inbox. Job hunting.

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On The Job

JULY 9, 2018

Before you fall into any of these traps, here's what you need to know about work-from-home jobs: 1. If someone wants to interview you about a job, you need to communicate via phone or email. No legitimate job offer should include the stipulation that you must accept the offer right now or lose out. The big rush.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

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? In this manner, when you go into job interviews you can bring all the sales presentations or documents you put together into a portfolio to showcase your work. Thank you so much.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Job-hunting tactics that worked even a few years ago may appear passé, while using fresh strategies can help professionals stand out among a large applicant pool. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut during the job hunt,” said Robert Hosking, executive director of OfficeTeam. “If Assume they’re not interested.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 25, 2022

When recruiters are assisted with tools ranging from AI resume parsers and automated job listing to interview scheduling, recruiting staff can focus their energy on engaging with top candidates and augmenting their recruitment brand. Mobile recruitment can't be ignored today by recruiters.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

OR if you want to EMAIL me why you would PAY to hire someone like me, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Are you looking for networking advice, job hunting advice, resume services, interview prep, career navigation, LinkedIn self branding, or getting mentored about career/life? This was not my #1 dream job if that helps.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 10, 2017

Hello New & Returning Readers, About 2 years ago I wrote an in-depth post about how I job hunt. AKA – Kiyomi’s 10 Tips for Setting Up Your Social Media & Internet Presence Safely to Improve Your Job Search & to Protect Yourself They say that the interview starts even before you’ve walked through the door and it’s true.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 26, 2016

Example interview questions and answers specifically for assistants. Questions to ask during an interview. If you are reading this on email, here is the link to download the eBook. How to stand out in a crowded market. Working with a new Executive.

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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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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

It is your competitive edge even if you aren't job hunting. #2: Annie mentions sharing the positive emails you receive from co-workers and customers. This is not just a tool you use for a new job interview. What is going to set you apart? I ask this of admins all the time. You must take time to figure this out!

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

It is your competitive edge even if you aren't job hunting. #2: Annie mentions sharing the positive emails you receive from co-workers and customers. This is not just a tool you use for a new job interview. What is going to set you apart? I ask this of admins all the time. You must take time to figure this out!

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On The Job

DECEMBER 29, 2011

If you're thinking of finding a new job this year, you might want to consider this advice I was given for my recent Gannett/USA Today column. Don't use company voicemail or email; your employer can check both, and evidence of a search could be immediate grounds for dismissal. But these days it's a much different story.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 6, 2013

Google for the UTA list and sign up for all email lists and job boards for the entertainment industry, network with people you know, send your resume and cover letter snail mail to every company you want to work at to the attn of the recruiting department, and establish an online presence so headhunters find you via LinkedIn and job sites.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

And applying for part time work allows you to use the other 20 hours to find a full time job and make the leap when you get an offer. Call your old contacts, do informational interviews, network twice removed. Whenever I look for a job, I send out over 200 individual emails telling people what I've been up to.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

If you get an opportunity for an interview you may as well go and try it. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too. I always like the interview to be a conversation, with both sides talking. HA HA, not funny Be very careful about using humour in an interview. They are interested, now what?

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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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On The Job

AUGUST 28, 2009

This is the URL to my "Use Twitter for the job hunt" post: [link] August 30, 2009 10:28 PM Anita said. I've seen many success stories and relationships as a result of Twitter and encourage anyone who has been hesitating to jump in! Thanks, Miriam.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I would like to email her after they meet to let her know I am interested in the role. To email her expressing my interest and why I would be great in the role? Any time you interview where this situation occurs you are allowed to ask very politely. Job hunting and dating are very similar.

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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. The first one means to share email addresses, continue to keep in touch, and socialize on your own time individually.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

When you interview for new jobs, do your yearly job performance reviews, network, or whenever appropriate, make it clear you have bigger goals. When you job hunt keep this in mind. And anyone can email me questions and I respond only via this blog, not to your personal address. You can just write “Thx!”

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

I started this blog while temping/job hunting and I was allowed to write or do personal side projects as long as it was not interfering with my work. I will find a job helping a person/people. I also had to listen in interviews really well. I mentored other younger assistants. You can just write “Thx!”

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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. 6) Be strategic about your career plan and job hunt. We are super excited to have you!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

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 will answer your questions by addressing your entire email and I will answer from two perspectives - 1) I used to and still sometimes work in a recruiting capacity and 2) as a job applicant and EA.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Mirroring the behaviour is not so easy to maintain, especially in technical interviews. Comment by Sravan on September 29, 2010 @ 5:47 am Trackbacks Reading Eyes in Face Reading | Reading Gestures Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

I have noticed three criteria of a good company during my years as a staff member and freelancer/contractor before getting hire, while working there, and upon finishing a contract job. 1) Good companies ask you to meet with as many people as possible during the interview process. It's the little things that matter!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 13, 2016

The only downside is you may be asked to take a pay cut, which is not wise to accept if you know you are very marketable and have a deep savings account to look for the next perfect job. And this comes into play when you are on interviews and tell your story about your career path and this specific job.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 29, 2013

July 25, 2013 / PRNewswire / -- They say the best time to look for a job is when you already have one. Nearly three-quarters ( 73 percent ) of workers interviewed by Accountemps indicated they would not have a problem looking for new employment before leaving their current firm. MENLO PARK, Calif., Their responses, by age: 18-34.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

You ask a very good question and I'm so glad you are being proactive with your job hunt and career. Once you find out their email or fax number, they will ask you to submit your cover letter and resume. Sometimes it will take a week or two to be called in for an interview/testing appointment. I was once offered a job.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Since my last email to you, I have found an executive assistant position. While I do feel like I may not have enough experience for this particular role I am interviewing for, they are seeking specific skills that I do possess. Will you constantly review your job and life every 3 months when a new opportunity comes up?

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