Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Here are a few tips on how to use LinkedIn effectively: Complete your profile. 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. Job hunting. When job hunting do make sure your profile is up to date. Join groups.

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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. Here are my 10 tips on setting yourself up for a great job search, whether for the very first time or not. Here are my 10 tips on setting yourself up for a great job search, whether for the very first time or not.

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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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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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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. Hope these tips make it easier for you to choose the recruitment automation software.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

As you know I only blog when I feel inspired and hopefully feel that I have some wisdom or tips to impart. OR if you want to EMAIL me why you would PAY to hire someone like me, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Today I had an interview and just as I arrived, I got really sick and wasn’t feeling well at all.

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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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On The Job

AUGUST 28, 2009

I hate looking for a job. While there are plenty of tutorials about how to Twitter, I’m going to give tips specific to job hunters. What are some other tips for job seekers on Twitter? Job seekers need to remember that Twitter is a business tool for them--and it's a good one. OK, enough. Thanks, Miriam.

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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

APRIL 4, 2013

I was interviewed earlier this month and so I pasted it below. You 'll learn my most cringe worthy moment, tips, and a little about me as a person. 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.

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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. Using job titles, company names and even industry keywords, employers may be able to find you easily through their searches, Joyce and Morgan say. But these days it's a much different story.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets 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.

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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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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

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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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

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

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

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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