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Practically Perfect PA
DECEMBER 5, 2011
Over the last few years I’ve changed employers a number of times and so have had to face quite a few interviews. After finishing university in 2003 I was lucky because there were plenty of jobs available in London. So what happens when you do land that all important first interview? However, this just isn’t the case anymore.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
OCTOBER 29, 2010
I would like to get better assignments, promoted, or get a raise before a few more years go by. 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? You want to have your ducks in a row before you get laid off or want to find a better job.
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Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 19, 2016
Recently, I’ve been reading quite a bit about job hopping and how common it is becoming, particularly for younger people entering the work force. It’s an interesting topic for me because as I said I have always been a job hopper. Is job hopping the easiest way for PAs to climb the career ladder? Download the eBook.
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. State you’d love to be an EA and learn so much you can be promoted to coordinator, director, manager. When you job hunt keep this in mind. Work on your weaknesses.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
MAY 16, 2012
Sign up with the major job hunting sites with your resume and profile, join social network sites geared towards work, and meet with every temp agency in town just to be safe. Believe it or not, some assistant jobs actually prefer you have an Ivy League degree even if they ask for a career assistant or to promote them up the chain.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
Any time you interview where this situation occurs you are allowed to ask very politely. Successful executives are rarely lazy and slow if they earned their title from being promoted through hard work and not nepotism, etc. Don’t automatically assume because the package looks good or the job sounds great on paper you will like it.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
MAY 26, 2014
It says a lot when your boss wants to grow you within the company and promote you. 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 needed to find a new job and to make sure that it was the RIGHT JOB, not just ANY JOB.
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